Not Just Coding: Studying Informatics Paves the Way to a Two-Digit Salary
In the midst of the rapid development of digital technology, informatics graduates have become one of the most sought-after talents in the industry. Many companies are now competing to recruit professional manpower capable of developing technological solutions, analysing data, and building innovative digital systems.
This phenomenon has made the Informatics major increasingly popular among the younger generation, particularly Gen Z. In addition to broad career opportunities, this field is also known to offer quite enticing salary ranges, even from the start of one’s career.
Based on technology industry trends in Indonesia, several professions for informatics graduates offer competitive salary ranges. For example, Software Developers have starting salaries of around Rp7 million to Rp12 million per month.
Meanwhile, Data Analysts can earn incomes of around Rp8 million to Rp15 million per month. For more specific positions such as AI Engineer or Machine Learning Engineer, salaries can even reach Rp15 million to Rp25 million per month, depending on experience and the scale of the company.
To meet these industry needs, Universitas Nusa Mandiri, as a Digital Business Campus, offers the S1 Informatics Study Programme, which has been accredited as Excellent. This study programme is designed to produce graduates who not only master informatics theory but are also capable of creating technology solutions relevant to industry needs.
The Head of the Informatics Study Programme at Universitas Nusa Mandiri, Arfhan Prasetyo, emphasised that informatics students need to be equipped with a combination of technical skills and analytical abilities to compete in an increasingly competitive job market.
“The field of informatics offers very broad career opportunities because almost all industry sectors now require technological support. Therefore, at UNM, we prepare students with learning that integrates theory, practice, and the development of problem-solving skills so they are ready to face digital industry challenges,” he stated in a written remark on Wednesday (25/3/2026).
According to him, with its Excellent accreditation status, the UNM Informatics Study Programme continues to commit to delivering quality education that is relevant to the needs of the current technology industry.
The profiles of graduates from the Informatics Study Programme at Universitas Nusa Mandiri include:
• Software Developer / Programmer
Capable of designing and developing web- or mobile-based applications. Starting salary range: Rp7 million – Rp12 million per month.
• Data Analyst / Data Scientist
Processing and analysing data to support company business strategies. Salary range: Rp8 million – Rp15 million per month.
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineer
Developing systems based on artificial intelligence and machine learning. Salary range: Rp15 million – Rp25 million per month.
• System Analyst
Analysing information system needs and designing technological solutions within organisations. Salary range: Rp8 million – Rp14 million per month.
• IT Consultant
Providing strategic solutions related to the implementation of information technology in business. Salary range: Rp10 million – Rp20 million per month.
• Technopreneur / Startup Founder
Building digital technology-based businesses with very high income potential.
With an adaptive curriculum, practice-based learning, and adequate laboratory facilities, the UNM Informatics Study Programme is committed to producing digital talents ready to compete in the digital economy era while becoming drivers of technological innovation in Indonesia.