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 19 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.
For graduate earnings in computer science, no school beat Southern Methodist University this year. Southern Methodist University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Dallas. After graduating, computer science degree recipients from Southern Methodist University typically earn about $116,586 annually.
University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus produces some of the highest-paid graduates in computer science, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Norman, University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a public institution. Students who complete the computer science program here go on to a median salary of roughly $134,656.
A rank of #3 makes University Of Arizona one of the highest-paying schools for computer science. University Of Arizona is a public school located in the city of Tucson. After graduating, computer science degree recipients from University Of Arizona typically earn about $115,435 annually.
West Texas A And M University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in computer science, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the town of Canyon, West Texas A And M University is a public institution. After graduating, computer science degree recipients from West Texas A And M University typically earn about $110,873 annually.
A rank of #5 makes The University Of Texas At Arlington one of the highest-paying schools for computer science. The University Of Texas At Arlington is a public school located in the city of Arlington. Early-career computer science graduates from The University Of Texas At Arlington make a median of around $107,910 per year.
Baylor University landed the #6 spot for computer science salaries this year. Set in the city of Waco, Baylor University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career computer science graduates from Baylor University make a median of around $107,293 per year.
Northern Arizona University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer science schools. Located in the city of Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University is a public institution. After graduating, computer science degree recipients from Northern Arizona University typically earn about $117,909 annually.
Texas State University San Marcos earned the #8 position for computer science graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of San Marcos, Texas State University San Marcos is a public institution. Early-career computer science graduates from Texas State University San Marcos make a median of around $113,108 per year.
Arizona State University earned the #9 position for computer science graduate earnings this year. Arizona State University is a public school located in the city of Tempe. Early-career computer science graduates from Arizona State University make a median of around $125,807 per year.
El Paso Community College landed the #10 spot for computer science salaries this year. El Paso Community College is a public school located in the city of El Paso. After graduating, computer science degree recipients from El Paso Community College typically earn about $58,105 annually.
Texas A And M University College Station ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer science schools. Located in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. After graduating, computer science degree recipients from Texas A And M University College Station typically earn about $95,351 annually.
Arizona State University Skysong earned the #12 position for computer science graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Scottsdale, Arizona State University Skysong is a public institution. Computer Science graduates of Arizona State University Skysong earn a median of about $139,405 a year early in their careers.
Northeastern State University earned the #13 position for computer science graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Tahlequah, Northeastern State University is a public institution. After graduating, computer science degree recipients from Northeastern State University typically earn about $82,556 annually.
Saint Edwards University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer science schools. Saint Edwards University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Austin. Early-career computer science graduates from Saint Edwards University make a median of around $76,093 per year.
University Of Tulsa came in at #15 for computer science graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Tulsa, University Of Tulsa is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the computer science program here go on to a median salary of roughly $81,161.
The University Of Texas Pan American landed the #16 spot for computer science salaries this year. Set in the city of Edinburg, The University Of Texas Pan American is a public institution. Students who complete the computer science program here go on to a median salary of roughly $71,629.
University Of Houston Clear Lake ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer science schools. Set in the city of Houston, University Of Houston Clear Lake is a public institution. After graduating, computer science degree recipients from University Of Houston Clear Lake typically earn about $65,857 annually.
Oklahoma Christian University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer science schools. Oklahoma Christian University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Edmond. After graduating, computer science degree recipients from Oklahoma Christian University typically earn about $61,272 annually.
Austin College placed #19 among the highest-paying schools for computer science. Set in the city of Sherman, Austin College is a private not-for-profit institution. Computer Science graduates of Austin College earn a median of about $35,462 a year early in their careers.
The ranking above is published 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 · 19 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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