by our College Data Analytics Team
[Computer Science](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-science/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
College Factual analyzed 9 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.
Washington University In St Louis earned the #1 spot for highest-paid computer science graduates in Missouri. Washington University In St Louis is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of St. Louis. After graduating, computer science degree recipients from Washington University In St Louis typically earn about $107,666 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in computer science will find them at University Of Missouri St Louis, which ranked #2. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, University Of Missouri St Louis is a public institution. Early-career computer science graduates from University Of Missouri St Louis make a median of around $96,734 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of Missouri Kansas City earned it the #3 place for computer science. Located in the city of Kansas City, University Of Missouri Kansas City is a public institution. Students who complete the computer science program here go on to a median salary of roughly $96,673.
Students chasing top earnings in computer science will find them at Webster University, which ranked #4. Webster University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Louis. Early-career computer science graduates from Webster University make a median of around $90,966 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in computer science will find them at University Of Central Missouri, which ranked #5. Set in the town of Warrensburg, University Of Central Missouri is a public institution. Computer Science graduates of University Of Central Missouri earn a median of about $89,688 a year early in their careers.
Missouri State University Springfield placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for computer science. Located in the city of Springfield, Missouri State University Springfield is a public institution. Computer Science graduates of Missouri State University Springfield earn a median of about $91,878 a year early in their careers.
Saint Louis University Main Campus placed #7 among the highest-paying schools for computer science. Set in the city of Saint Louis, Saint Louis University Main Campus is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career computer science graduates from Saint Louis University Main Campus make a median of around $69,849 per year.
Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer science schools. Set in the rural area of Fayette, Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the computer science program here go on to a median salary of roughly $49,629.
Central Methodist University College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences earned the #9 position for computer science graduate earnings this year. Central Methodist University College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences is a private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Fayette. After graduating, computer science degree recipients from Central Methodist University College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences typically earn about $49,629 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 · 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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