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. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
College Factual analyzed 7 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying computer programming schools.
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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 Hillsborough Community College the top school for computer programming graduate earnings in Florida. Located in the city of Tampa, Hillsborough Community College is a public institution. Early-career computer programming graduates from Hillsborough Community College make a median of around $76,035 per year.
Seminole State College Of Florida came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer programming schools. Set in the city of Sanford, Seminole State College Of Florida is a public institution. After graduating, computer programming degree recipients from Seminole State College Of Florida typically earn about $59,182 annually.
Full Sail University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer programming schools. Full Sail University is a private for-profit school located in the suburb of Winter Park. After graduating, computer programming degree recipients from Full Sail University typically earn about $81,925 annually.
St Petersburg College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer programming schools. Located in the city of St. Petersburg, St Petersburg College is a public institution. After graduating, computer programming degree recipients from St Petersburg College typically earn about $57,864 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in computer programming will find them at Herzing University Winter Park, which ranked #5. Herzing University Winter Park is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Winter Park. After graduating, computer programming degree recipients from Herzing University Winter Park typically earn about $82,894 annually.
Valencia College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer programming schools. Located in the city of Orlando, Valencia College is a public institution. Computer Programming graduates of Valencia College earn a median of about $67,499 a year early in their careers.
Santa Fe College landed the #7 spot for computer programming salaries this year. Located in the suburb of Gainesville, Santa Fe College is a public institution. Computer Programming graduates of Santa Fe College earn a median of about $39,098 a year early in their careers.
The ranking above is published 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 · 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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