Undergraduates in 2016, who pursue a career in software development, could obtain an average salary of 5,759 yuan ($851.41) each month after six months of having entered the labor market.

The paycheck is the highest among 327 professions in China, according to a research by the MyCOS Research Institute, which specializes in higher education management data analytics.

By analyzing 147,000 undergraduate samples, the research revealed the top 10 highest-paying professions in China.

No 10. Real estate development

5,096 yuan ($753.04) per month

A real estate project under construction in Nantong, Jiangsu province, August 24, 2016. [Photo/VCG]