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.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 4 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.
Austin Community College District earned the #1 spot for highest-paid computer programming graduates in Texas. Set in the city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a public institution. Computer Programming graduates of Austin Community College District earn a median of about $73,198 a year early in their careers.
El Centro College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer programming schools. El Centro College is a public school located in the city of Dallas. After graduating, computer programming degree recipients from El Centro College typically earn about $63,033 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in computer programming will find them at Amarillo College, which ranked #3. Amarillo College is a public school located in the city of Amarillo. Students who complete the computer programming program here go on to a median salary of roughly $58,190.
Texas State Technical College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in computer programming, landing the #4 spot this year. Texas State Technical College is a public school located in the city of Waco. Students who complete the computer programming program here go on to a median salary of roughly $41,898.
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 · 4 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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