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 7 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying computer science schools.
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If you want to know which schools send computer science graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
Brigham Young University Provo earned the #1 spot for highest-paid computer science graduates in Utah. Brigham Young University Provo is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Provo. After graduating, computer science degree recipients from Brigham Young University Provo typically earn about $124,873 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in computer science will find them at University Of Utah, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Salt Lake City, University Of Utah is a public institution. Early-career computer science graduates from University Of Utah make a median of around $116,395 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in computer science will find them at Weber State University, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Ogden, Weber State University is a public institution. Students who complete the computer science program here go on to a median salary of roughly $99,110.
Students chasing top earnings in computer science will find them at Utah Valley University, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Orem, Utah Valley University is a public institution. Computer Science graduates of Utah Valley University earn a median of about $116,313 a year early in their careers.
Western Governors University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer science schools. Located in the suburb of Salt Lake City, Western Governors University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career computer science graduates from Western Governors University make a median of around $83,860 per year.
Dixie State College Of Utah placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for computer science. Dixie State College Of Utah is a public school located in the city of Saint George. After graduating, computer science degree recipients from Dixie State College Of Utah typically earn about $65,000 annually.
Southern Utah University earned the #7 position for computer science graduate earnings this year. Southern Utah University is a public school located in the town of Cedar City. Students who complete the computer science program here go on to a median salary of roughly $83,405.
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 · 7 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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