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Science careers ranked by starting salary
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| # | Career | Typical starting salary | Duration | Who can join |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aerospace Engineering | ₹3–5 lakh per annum (LPA) private / ₹7–16 LPA govt-Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) | 4 years (8 semesters) | Science (PCM) |
| 2 | AI Engineer | ₹6–12 LPA general / ₹8–15 LPA GenAI | — | Science; other routes for all streams |
| 3 | Civil Engineering | ₹3–6 LPA private / ₹7–14 LPA PSU | 4 years (8 semesters) | Science (PCM) |
| 4 | Blockchain Developer | ₹5.5–12 LPA (verified range) | — | Science; other routes for all streams |
| 5 | Software Engineer | ₹3.5–7 LPA services / ₹6–12 LPA product | — | Science; other routes for all streams |
| 6 | Electrical Engineering | ₹3–5.5 LPA private / ₹6–12 LPA PSU | 4 years (8 semesters) | Science (PCM) |
| 7 | Machine Learning Engineer | ₹6–11 LPA | — | Science; other routes for all streams |
| 8 | Data Science | ₹5–10 LPA (Data Scientist) | — | Science or Commerce; some Arts routes |
| 9 | Cyber Security | ₹3.5–5 LPA (no cert) / ₹6–10 LPA (certified) | 4 years (B.Tech) or faster via certifications | Science; other routes for all streams |
| 10 | Web Developer | ₹3–6 LPA (up to ₹5–10 LPA) | — | Any stream |
| 11 | App Developer | ₹4–8 LPA | — | Any stream |
| 12 | CSE | ₹3.5–8 LPA (most colleges) | 4 years (8 semesters) | Science (PCM) |
| 13 | Cloud Engineer | ₹3.5–8 LPA | — | Science; other routes for all streams |
| 14 | IT Consultant | ₹3.5–8 LPA (varies hugely by firm tier) | — | Science; other routes for all streams |
| 15 | Mechanical Engineering | ₹3–5 LPA private / ₹6–8 LPA PSU | 4 years (8 semesters) | Science (PCM) |
| 16 | Electronics Engineering | ₹3–8 LPA (varies hugely by path) | 4 years (8 semesters) | Science (PCM) |
| 17 | Microbiology | ₹2–3.5 LPA (BSc) / ₹3.5–8 LPA (MSc) | 3 years (BSc) + optional 2-year MSc | Science (PCB) |
| 18 | DevOps Engineer | ₹3.5–7 LPA | — | Science; other routes for all streams |
| 19 | BHMS | ₹2.5–6.5 LPA | 5.5 years (incl. 1-year internship) | Science (PCB) |
| 20 | Actuarial Science | ₹4–6 LPA | ~5–8 yrs* | Any stream |
| 21 | UI/UX Designer | ₹3–6 LPA | — | Any stream |
| 22 | Environmental Science | ₹3–6 LPA | 3 years (BSc) + optional 2-year MSc | Science (PCB or PCM) |
| 23 | BCA | ₹2.5–6 LPA | 3 years (6 semesters) | Any stream |
| 24 | BDS | ₹2.5–6 LPA (employed) | 5 years (4 years + 1-year internship) | Science (PCB) |
| 25 | Agriculture Science | ₹3–5.5 LPA (private) / ₹5.8–12L (govt) | 4 years | Science (PCB or PCM) |
| 26 | BAMS | ₹3–5 LPA (employed) | 5.5 years (4.5 years + 1-year internship) | Science (PCB) |
| 27 | Occupational Therapy | ₹3–5 LPA | 4.5 years (incl. internship) | Science (PCB) |
| 28 | Audiology & Speech Therapy | ₹2.5–4 LPA (avg. ₹3–5 LPA) | 4 years (incl. 1-year internship) | Science (PCB or PCM) |
| 29 | Medical Laboratory Technology | ₹2–5 LPA | 3 years (BMLT) or 2 years (DMLT) | Science (PCB or PCM) |
| 30 | Forensic Science | ₹3–4.5 LPA | 3 years (BSc) + optional 2-year MSc | Science (PCB or PCM) |
| 31 | BPT | ₹2.5–4.5 LPA | 4.5 years (incl. 6-month–1-year internship) | Science (PCB) |
| 32 | B.Pharm | ₹2.5–4.5 LPA (varies hugely by sector) | 4 years | Science (PCB or PCM) |
| 33 | Genetics | ₹3–4 LPA (research/lab support) | 3 years (BSc) + optional 2-year MSc | Science (PCB or PCM) |
| 34 | Nursing | ₹2.5–4 LPA (India) | 4 years (BSc) / 3.5 years (GNM) / 2 years (ANM) | Science (PCB) |
| 35 | Optometry | ₹2.5–4 LPA | 4 years (incl. 1-year clinical internship) | Science (PCB) |
| 36 | Nutrition & Dietetics | ₹2.5–4 LPA (clinical, employed) | 3–4 years (BSc) + optional MSc | Science (PCB or PCM) |
| 37 | Biotechnology | ₹2.5–4 LPA (unspecialised BSc) | 3 years (BSc) or 4 years (BTech) | Science (PCB or PCM) |
| 38 | Radiology & Imaging Technology | ₹2–4 LPA | 3–4 years (BSc) or 2 years (Diploma) | Science (PCB or PCM) |
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