by our College Data Analytics Team
[Computer Science](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-science/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. The schools below stand out for the salaries their computer science graduates go on to command.
College Factual analyzed 6 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.
Florida Institute Of Technology earned the #1 spot for highest-paid computer science graduates in Florida. Florida Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Melbourne. After graduating, computer science degree recipients from Florida Institute Of Technology typically earn about $118,106 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at Nova Southeastern University earned it the #2 place for computer science. Set in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University is a private not-for-profit institution. Computer Science graduates of Nova Southeastern University earn a median of about $137,627 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in computer science will find them at University Of Miami, which ranked #3. Located in the suburb of Coral Gables, University Of Miami is a private not-for-profit institution. Computer Science graduates of University Of Miami earn a median of about $101,751 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in computer science will find them at Saint Leo University, which ranked #4. Set in the town of Saint Leo, Saint Leo University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, computer science degree recipients from Saint Leo University typically earn about $72,237 annually.
Rasmussen College Florida produces some of the highest-paid graduates in computer science, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Ocala, Rasmussen College Florida is a private for-profit institution. Early-career computer science graduates from Rasmussen College Florida make a median of around $72,149 per year.
Full Sail University came in at #6 for computer science graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Winter Park, Full Sail University is a private for-profit institution. After graduating, computer science degree recipients from Full Sail University typically earn about $43,234 annually.
This list is compiled 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 · 6 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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