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 4 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.
Boise State University earned the #1 spot for highest-paid computer science graduates in Idaho. Located in the city of Boise, Boise State University is a public institution. Computer Science graduates of Boise State University earn a median of about $117,709 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at Brigham Young University Idaho earned it the #2 place for computer science. Set in the town of Rexburg, Brigham Young University Idaho is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, computer science degree recipients from Brigham Young University Idaho typically earn about $123,710 annually.
University Of Idaho came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer science schools. Set in the town of Moscow, University Of Idaho is a public institution. Computer Science graduates of University Of Idaho earn a median of about $113,175 a year early in their careers.
Idaho State University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer science schools. Set in the city of Pocatello, Idaho State University is a public institution. Early-career computer science graduates from Idaho State University make a median of around $62,829 per year.
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 · 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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