by our College Data Analytics Team
[Computer Science](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-science/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. The schools below stand out for the salaries their computer science graduates go on to command.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools to find where computer science graduates earn the most.
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Below are the schools whose computer science graduates go on to earn the most.
For graduate earnings in computer science, no school beat University Of Washington Bothell Campus this year. University Of Washington Bothell Campus is a public school located in the suburb of Bothell. Early-career computer science graduates from University Of Washington Bothell Campus make a median of around $155,261 per year.
University Of Washington Seattle Campus came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer science schools. Located in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a public institution. After graduating, computer science degree recipients from University Of Washington Seattle Campus typically earn about $155,261 annually.
A rank of #3 makes Seattle University one of the highest-paying schools for computer science. Located in the city of Seattle, Seattle University is a private not-for-profit institution. Computer Science graduates of Seattle University earn a median of about $119,407 a year early in their careers.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries computer science 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 · 3 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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