Group 1 - Software engineering and information security have consistently ranked in the top 10 for undergraduate starting salaries for the past ten years, with information security being the highest-paying field each year [1][3] - The average monthly salary for the 2024 undergraduate cohort six months after graduation is 6199 yuan, indicating a stable upward trend in salaries for recent graduates [2] - The eastern region of China remains a high-salary hub due to its advanced industrial clusters, with 2024 graduates in this area earning an average monthly salary of 6861 yuan [2] Group 2 - The top 10 high-paying majors for the 2024 undergraduate cohort include information security (7599 yuan), microelectronics science and engineering (7282 yuan), and automation (7108 yuan), all significantly above the average salary [3] - All high-paying majors for the 2024 cohort are engineering-related, reflecting the correlation between salary levels and market demand, professional barriers, and industry growth prospects [4] - The Ministry of Education has accelerated the optimization of academic programs, with 1839 new programs added and 2220 programs discontinued in 2024, indicating a strong response to market needs [4][5] Group 3 - Universities are rapidly adjusting their academic offerings to align with market demands, as seen in Shandong University's decision to eliminate 27 undergraduate programs [5] - Shanghai Jiao Tong University has established four new colleges focused on electrical engineering and automation, aiming to support the technological revolution driven by artificial intelligence [5] - Fudan University has announced a significant increase in its engineering enrollment plans, reflecting a 20% year-on-year growth in engineering program size [5]