by our College Data Analytics Team
[Computer Science](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-science/) is a field where your choice of school can shape what you earn after graduation. The schools below stand out for the salaries their computer science graduates go on to command.
College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying computer science schools.
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Below are the schools whose computer science graduates go on to earn the most.
Leading the list is University Of Connecticut, our #1 for computer science graduate salaries in Connecticut. University Of Connecticut is a public school located in the town of Storrs. Computer Science graduates of University Of Connecticut earn a median of about $128,072 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in computer science will find them at Capital Community College, which ranked #2. Capital Community College is a public school located in the city of New Britain. Early-career computer science graduates from Capital Community College make a median of around $64,574 per year.
Connecticut College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in computer science, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of New London, Connecticut College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, computer science degree recipients from Connecticut College typically earn about $86,403 annually.
This ranking is produced by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their computer science graduates, 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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