by our College Data Analytics Team
[Computer Programming](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-programming/) is a field where your choice of school can shape what you earn after graduation. The highest-paying schools turn a computer programming degree into the strongest early-career earnings.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 23 schools on the early-career earnings of their computer programming graduates.
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Below are the schools whose computer programming graduates go on to earn the most.
Leading the list is University Of Michigan Dearborn, our #1 for computer programming graduate salaries in the United States. Set in the city of Dearborn, University Of Michigan Dearborn is a public institution. Students who complete the computer programming program here go on to a median salary of roughly $117,020.
Strong graduate earnings at Baker College Of Flint earned it the #2 place for computer programming. Baker College Of Flint is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Owosso. After graduating, computer programming degree recipients from Baker College Of Flint typically earn about $95,210 annually.
A rank of #3 makes Rochester Institute Of Technology one of the highest-paying schools for computer programming. Located in the suburb of Rochester, Rochester Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. Computer Programming graduates of Rochester Institute Of Technology earn a median of about $83,875 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in computer programming will find them at Depaul University, which ranked #4. Depaul University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago. Students who complete the computer programming program here go on to a median salary of roughly $96,002.
Strong graduate earnings at New England Institute Of Technology earned it the #5 place for computer programming. New England Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of East Greenwich. Students who complete the computer programming program here go on to a median salary of roughly $93,851.
Bellevue University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer programming schools. Bellevue University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Bellevue. Early-career computer programming graduates from Bellevue University make a median of around $79,386 per year.
Full Sail University earned the #7 position for computer programming graduate earnings this year. Full Sail University is a private for-profit school located in the suburb of Winter Park. Students who complete the computer programming program here go on to a median salary of roughly $81,925.
Youngstown State University earned the #8 position for computer programming graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Youngstown, Youngstown State University is a public institution. Computer Programming graduates of Youngstown State University earn a median of about $67,584 a year early in their careers.
University Of Akron Main Campus ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer programming schools. Located in the city of Akron, University Of Akron Main Campus is a public institution. After graduating, computer programming degree recipients from University Of Akron Main Campus typically earn about $64,311 annually.
Herzing University Atlanta came in at #10 for computer programming graduate earnings this year. Herzing University Atlanta is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Atlanta. Early-career computer programming graduates from Herzing University Atlanta make a median of around $82,894 per year.
Herzing University Madison earned the #11 position for computer programming graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Madison, Herzing University Madison is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the computer programming program here go on to a median salary of roughly $82,894.
Herzing University Winter Park placed #12 among the highest-paying schools for computer programming. Set in the suburb of Winter Park, Herzing University Winter Park is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the computer programming program here go on to a median salary of roughly $82,894.
Ecpi University earned the #13 position for computer programming graduate earnings this year. Ecpi University is a private for-profit school located in the city of Virginia Beach. Students who complete the computer programming program here go on to a median salary of roughly $76,225.
Fort Hays State University placed #14 among the highest-paying schools for computer programming. Set in the town of Hays, Fort Hays State University is a public institution. Early-career computer programming graduates from Fort Hays State University make a median of around $57,162 per year.
Southwestern College landed the #15 spot for computer programming salaries this year. Southwestern College is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Winfield. Early-career computer programming graduates from Southwestern College make a median of around $56,305 per year.
Farmingdale State College came in at #16 for computer programming graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Farmingdale, Farmingdale State College is a public institution. Early-career computer programming graduates from Farmingdale State College make a median of around $70,046 per year.
University Of Advancing Technology ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer programming schools. University Of Advancing Technology is a private for-profit school located in the city of Tempe. Computer Programming graduates of University Of Advancing Technology earn a median of about $79,507 a year early in their careers.
Kennesaw State University landed the #18 spot for computer programming salaries this year. Set in the suburb of Kennesaw, Kennesaw State University is a public institution. Computer Programming graduates of Kennesaw State University earn a median of about $70,704 a year early in their careers.
Grand Canyon University landed the #19 spot for computer programming salaries this year. Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit school located in the city of Phoenix. Early-career computer programming graduates from Grand Canyon University make a median of around $52,190 per year.
Tulane University Of Louisiana placed #20 among the highest-paying schools for computer programming. Set in the city of New Orleans, Tulane University Of Louisiana is a private not-for-profit institution. Computer Programming graduates of Tulane University Of Louisiana earn a median of about $54,243 a year early in their careers.
Rowan University placed #21 among the highest-paying schools for computer programming. Located in the suburb of Glassboro, Rowan University is a public institution. After graduating, computer programming degree recipients from Rowan University typically earn about $41,799 annually.
National University College Bayamon landed the #22 spot for computer programming salaries this year. National University College Bayamon is a private for-profit school located in the city of Bayamon. Students who complete the computer programming program here go on to a median salary of roughly $39,908.
Wilmington University earned the #23 position for computer programming graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of New Castle, Wilmington University is a private not-for-profit institution. Computer Programming graduates of Wilmington University earn a median of about $35,551 a year early in their careers.
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This ranking is produced by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their computer programming graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 23 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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