people · May 15, 2026
Replit CEO Amjad Masad Warns Students Against Choosing Computer Science Solely for Financial Gains
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Replit CEO Amjad Masad advised students against pursuing computer science degrees primarily for high salaries during a podcast on May 15, 2026. Masad emphasized that passion for the field is essential, citing industry burnout rates exceeding 40% among entry-level developers within two years. He shared experiences from Replit’s hiring process, where candidates lacking genuine interest underperform despite strong academic credentials. Computer science enrollment surged 25% from 2020 to 2025, driven by median salaries of $120,000 for new graduates in the US. Masad, who co-founded Replit in 2016, contrasted this with his own journey starting with programming at age 12.
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