by our College Data Analytics Team
[Computer Science](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-science/) 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 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.
Our analysis ranked Middlebury College the top school for computer science graduate earnings in Vermont. Located in the town of Middlebury, Middlebury College is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career computer science graduates from Middlebury College make a median of around $80,158 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in computer science will find them at University Of Vermont, which ranked #2. University Of Vermont is a public school located in the city of Burlington. Computer Science graduates of University Of Vermont earn a median of about $81,636 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #3 makes Champlain College one of the highest-paying schools for computer science. Set in the city of Burlington, Champlain College is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career computer science graduates from Champlain College make a median of around $54,036 per year.
This ranking is produced 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.