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. The highest-paying schools turn a computer science degree into the strongest early-career earnings.
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 Harding University the top school for computer science graduate earnings in Arkansas. Harding University is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Searcy. Computer Science graduates of Harding University earn a median of about $97,126 a year early in their careers.
Grantham University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in computer science, landing the #2 spot this year. Grantham University is a public school located in the city of LIttle Rock. Computer Science graduates of Grantham University earn a median of about $101,512 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #3 makes University Of Arkansas one of the highest-paying schools for computer science. Located in the city of Fayetteville, University Of Arkansas is a public institution. After graduating, computer science degree recipients from University Of Arkansas typically earn about $75,169 annually.
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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