Kuban State Tech Uni Cracks Top 20 in Russia's IT Grad Salaries (2019-2024)
Russian universities ranked by salary places KubGTU within the top 20
Done deal - Kuban State University's IT grads are cashing in! The figures reveal an upgrade of 5k rubles, bumping the average monthly earning to a hefty 135k rubles post-grad. And the cherry on top? An impressive 90% of these young gunners opt to root themselves in Krasnodar, propelling their careers in their hometown region.
Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology snatched the top spot, with a staggering 30k rubles hike and an average monthly income of a whopping 330k rubles for its IT grads.
University of ITMO and Moscow State Lomonosov took the second spot, sharing the podium with an average earning of 290k rubles per month.
A three-way tie for third place was sealed by Moscow State Technical Bauman, National Research MEPhI, and National Research HSE, with their IT graduates shoving home an average of 280k rubles per month.
Notably, this study targeted state universities boasting Nobel laureate alums and students who shone in major international competitions, according to the SuperJob press service.
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Some background- IT Salary Boom: Over the past years, the average IT salary in Russia has witnessed a notable increase. In 2024's late-state, this figure stood at roughly 195.7k rubles per month, a jump from 155.9k in 2023 and 85k in 2019[2].
- University Clout: SUAI (St. Petersburg State University of Aerospace Instrumentation) emerges as a top-notch institution for IT and technology education. With a strong focus on multidisciplinary research and industry-ready training, SUAI could be contributing to top-notch salary figures for its grads. However, specific salary data for SUAI grads was not provided[1].
- National IT Upswing: The Russian IT market has experienced significant growth, contributing more to the country's GDP and employing a larger workforce of IT specialists. This expansion could translate to increased earning potential for IT graduates across various universities[2].
Despite the lack of explicit data on average graduate salaries for each university, you can bet your bottom dollar that renowned institutions like SUAI will likely see their grads earn big bucks.
Finance-wise, a notable increase has been observed in the average IT salary across universities, especially those with a strong focus on IT and technology education like SUAI, which could potentially lead to substantial earnings for its graduates.
Investment in education and self-development, especially in the IT field, appears to pay off handsomely as the demand for IT specialists continues to grow and contribute substantially to the Russian economy, as noted in the National IT Upswing.
