by our College Data Analytics Team
[Computer Programming](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-programming/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 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.
Waukesha County Technical College tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer programming schools in Wisconsin. Located in the suburb of Pewaukee, Waukesha County Technical College is a public institution. Computer Programming graduates of Waukesha County Technical College earn a median of about $69,015 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #2 makes Fox Valley Technical College one of the highest-paying schools for computer programming. Fox Valley Technical College is a public school located in the suburb of Appleton. Early-career computer programming graduates from Fox Valley Technical College make a median of around $74,964 per year.
Northcentral Technical College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer programming schools. Set in the city of Wausau, Northcentral Technical College is a public institution. Computer Programming graduates of Northcentral Technical College earn a median of about $63,791 a year early in their careers.
Chippewa Valley Technical College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer programming schools. Set in the city of Eau Claire, Chippewa Valley Technical College is a public institution. Early-career computer programming graduates from Chippewa Valley Technical College make a median of around $62,722 per year.
Herzing University Madison came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer programming schools. Herzing University Madison is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Madison. After graduating, computer programming degree recipients from Herzing University Madison typically earn about $82,894 annually.
Gateway Technical College landed the #6 spot for computer programming salaries this year. Located in the city of Kenosha, Gateway Technical College is a public institution. Students who complete the computer programming program here go on to a median salary of roughly $41,728.
This list is compiled 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 · 6 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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