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.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 9 schools on the early-career earnings of their computer science graduates.
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If you want to know which schools send computer science graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
Vanderbilt University tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer science schools in Tennessee. Located in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt University is a private not-for-profit institution. Computer Science graduates of Vanderbilt University earn a median of about $122,244 a year early in their careers.
The University Of Tennessee came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer science schools. Located in the city of Knoxville, The University Of Tennessee is a public institution. After graduating, computer science degree recipients from The University Of Tennessee typically earn about $101,926 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at Tennessee Technological University earned it the #3 place for computer science. Tennessee Technological University is a public school located in the town of Cookeville. After graduating, computer science degree recipients from Tennessee Technological University typically earn about $92,817 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in computer science will find them at The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga, which ranked #4. The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga is a public school located in the city of Chattanooga. Students who complete the computer science program here go on to a median salary of roughly $88,444.
A rank of #5 makes Middle Tennessee State University one of the highest-paying schools for computer science. Set in the city of Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University is a public institution. Computer Science graduates of Middle Tennessee State University earn a median of about $88,695 a year early in their careers.
University Of Memphis came in at #6 for computer science graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Memphis, University Of Memphis is a public institution. Computer Science graduates of University Of Memphis earn a median of about $79,929 a year early in their careers.
Rhodes College earned the #7 position for computer science graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Memphis, Rhodes College is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the computer science program here go on to a median salary of roughly $60,225.
The University Of Tennessee Martin ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer science schools. Set in the town of Martin, The University Of Tennessee Martin is a public institution. Early-career computer science graduates from The University Of Tennessee Martin make a median of around $69,380 per year.
Tennessee State University placed #9 among the highest-paying schools for computer science. Set in the city of Nashville, Tennessee State University is a public institution. After graduating, computer science degree recipients from Tennessee State University typically earn about $61,218 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 · 9 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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