by our College Data Analytics Team
[Computer Programming](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-programming/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools to find where computer programming graduates earn the most.
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If you want to know which schools send computer programming graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked Essex County College the top school for computer programming graduate earnings in the Middle Atlantic Region. Essex County College is a public school located in the city of Newark. Early-career computer programming graduates from Essex County College make a median of around $68,836 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in computer programming will find them at Rochester Institute Of Technology, which ranked #2. 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.
A rank of #3 makes Cuny Laguardia Community College one of the highest-paying schools for computer programming. Set in the city of Long Island City, Cuny Laguardia Community College is a public institution. Computer Programming graduates of Cuny Laguardia Community College earn a median of about $63,881 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at Farmingdale State College earned it the #4 place for computer programming. Located in the suburb of Farmingdale, Farmingdale State College is a public institution. After graduating, computer programming degree recipients from Farmingdale State College typically earn about $70,046 annually.
Community College Of Allegheny County produces some of the highest-paid graduates in computer programming, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Community College Of Allegheny County is a public institution. Computer Programming graduates of Community College Of Allegheny County earn a median of about $42,640 a year early in their careers.
Rowan University came in at #6 for computer programming graduate earnings this year. Set 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.
Wilmington University placed #7 among the highest-paying schools for computer programming. Wilmington University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of New Castle. After graduating, computer programming degree recipients from Wilmington University typically earn about $35,551 annually.
This ranking is produced by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries computer programming graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 7 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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