Computer Sciences college grads are in high demand in the 2021 job market

And in large part, you can thank the current COVID-19 pandemic

Starting salaries for Class of 2021 college grads projected to increase

2021 Computer Science college grads lead the pack with an expected 7.1% salary increase over 2020

More employers concentrating on diversity strategies for hiring Class of 2021 grads

Nearly 90% of organizations have a diversity recruiting strategy for the college Class of 2021

College grads: Class of 2019 saw sharp increase in starting salaries

Computer and Information Sciences, Engineering, Mathematics and Statistics majors did very well in the last graduating class before the pandemic hit

College summer 2020 internships going virtual due to COVID-19 pandemic

Employer changes to summer 2020 internship programs include: 35% are reducing length of internship by delaying start date; 29% are moving interns to virtual program; 20% are moving events online such as end of program presentations; and 15% are reducing the number of interns

The most important attributes employers are looking for in new hires

In addition to problem solving skills and being able to work as part of a team, employers also want to see evidence of a strong work ethic, analytical/quantitative skills, written communication skills, leadership, and verbal communication skills.