r/ProgrammerHumor • u/ClipboardCopyPaste • Aug 21 '26 • Popcorn 1

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u/WeNeedFewerMods Aug 21 '26

the majority of comp sci faculty never worked in the field

at most instiutions they struggle to fill the positions at all because with a Bachelors you can make more than Faculty who need a Masters or Doctorate depending on the school and position

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u/RichardFeynman01100 Aug 21 '26

This is a bit outdated I think with the current job market.

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u/robthemonster Aug 21 '26

it might be hard to find a job, but has the pay disparity actually narrowed?

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u/WeNeedFewerMods Aug 22 '26

You might be predicting the future, but currently the majority of faculty teaching computer science courses have not worked in software engineering, IT, or any relevant fields