by our College Data Analytics Team
[Computer Systems Networking](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-systems-networking/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 33 schools on the early-career earnings of their computer systems networking graduates.
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If you want to know which schools send computer systems networking graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked Henry Ford Community College the top school for computer systems networking graduate earnings in the Great Lakes Region. Set in the city of Dearborn, Henry Ford Community College is a public institution. Students who complete the computer systems networking program here go on to a median salary of roughly $67,924.
Strong graduate earnings at Madison Area Technical College earned it the #2 place for computer systems networking. Set in the city of Madison, Madison Area Technical College is a public institution. After graduating, computer systems networking degree recipients from Madison Area Technical College typically earn about $65,324 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in computer systems networking will find them at Waukesha County Technical College, which ranked #3. Waukesha County Technical College is a public school located in the suburb of Pewaukee. Computer Systems Networking graduates of Waukesha County Technical College earn a median of about $64,721 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in computer systems networking will find them at Lansing Community College, which ranked #4. Lansing Community College is a public school located in the city of Lansing. Students who complete the computer systems networking program here go on to a median salary of roughly $64,439.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of Wisconsin Stout earned it the #5 place for computer systems networking. Set in the town of Menomonie, University Of Wisconsin Stout is a public institution. After graduating, computer systems networking degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Stout typically earn about $91,351 annually.
Northcentral Technical College came in at #6 for computer systems networking graduate earnings this year. Northcentral Technical College is a public school located in the city of Wausau. Early-career computer systems networking graduates from Northcentral Technical College make a median of around $63,405 per year.
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College landed the #7 spot for computer systems networking salaries this year. Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a public school located in the city of Green Bay. After graduating, computer systems networking degree recipients from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College typically earn about $62,657 annually.
Depaul University earned the #8 position for computer systems networking graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Chicago, Depaul University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the computer systems networking program here go on to a median salary of roughly $96,261.
Illinois State University landed the #9 spot for computer systems networking salaries this year. Illinois State University is a public school located in the suburb of Normal. Early-career computer systems networking graduates from Illinois State University make a median of around $84,405 per year.
University Of Akron Main Campus landed the #10 spot for computer systems networking salaries this year. Set in the city of Akron, University Of Akron Main Campus is a public institution. After graduating, computer systems networking degree recipients from University Of Akron Main Campus typically earn about $81,650 annually.
Sinclair Community College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer systems networking schools. Sinclair Community College is a public school located in the city of Dayton. After graduating, computer systems networking degree recipients from Sinclair Community College typically earn about $67,111 annually.
Grand Rapids Community College earned the #12 position for computer systems networking graduate earnings this year. Grand Rapids Community College is a public school located in the city of Grand Rapids. Early-career computer systems networking graduates from Grand Rapids Community College make a median of around $54,214 per year.
Chippewa Valley Technical College landed the #13 spot for computer systems networking salaries this year. Located in the city of Eau Claire, Chippewa Valley Technical College is a public institution. Computer Systems Networking graduates of Chippewa Valley Technical College earn a median of about $61,304 a year early in their careers.
Mott Community College came in at #14 for computer systems networking graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Flint, Mott Community College is a public institution. Computer Systems Networking graduates of Mott Community College earn a median of about $52,595 a year early in their careers.
Ohio University Main Campus earned the #15 position for computer systems networking graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Athens, Ohio University Main Campus is a public institution. After graduating, computer systems networking degree recipients from Ohio University Main Campus typically earn about $76,803 annually.
Moraine Park Technical College came in at #16 for computer systems networking graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Fond du Lac, Moraine Park Technical College is a public institution. Early-career computer systems networking graduates from Moraine Park Technical College make a median of around $52,249 per year.
Mycomputercareeredu Indianapolis ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer systems networking schools. Set in the city of Indianapolis, Mycomputercareeredu Indianapolis is a private for-profit institution. Early-career computer systems networking graduates from Mycomputercareeredu Indianapolis make a median of around $56,140 per year.
Devry University Illinois ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer systems networking schools. Devry University Illinois is a private for-profit school located in the suburb of Lisle. Computer Systems Networking graduates of Devry University Illinois earn a median of about $59,934 a year early in their careers.
Milwaukee Area Technical College came in at #19 for computer systems networking graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Milwaukee, Milwaukee Area Technical College is a public institution. After graduating, computer systems networking degree recipients from Milwaukee Area Technical College typically earn about $58,674 annually.
Mycomputercareeredu Columbus ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer systems networking schools. Mycomputercareeredu Columbus is a private for-profit school located in the city of Columbus. Students who complete the computer systems networking program here go on to a median salary of roughly $48,354.
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College earned the #21 position for computer systems networking graduate earnings this year. Located in the rural area of Fennimore, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is a public institution. Early-career computer systems networking graduates from Southwest Wisconsin Technical College make a median of around $59,310 per year.
Stark State College landed the #22 spot for computer systems networking salaries this year. Set in the suburb of North Canton, Stark State College is a public institution. After graduating, computer systems networking degree recipients from Stark State College typically earn about $49,239 annually.
Lewis And Clark Community College placed #23 among the highest-paying schools for computer systems networking. Located in the suburb of Godfrey, Lewis And Clark Community College is a public institution. Students who complete the computer systems networking program here go on to a median salary of roughly $49,027.
Davenport University earned the #24 position for computer systems networking graduate earnings this year. Davenport University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Grand Rapids. Students who complete the computer systems networking program here go on to a median salary of roughly $71,882.
Devry University Ohio placed #25 among the highest-paying schools for computer systems networking. Set in the city of Columbus, Devry University Ohio is a private for-profit institution. Computer Systems Networking graduates of Devry University Ohio earn a median of about $71,006 a year early in their careers.
These schools also send computer systems networking graduates into strong-paying careers this year:
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries computer systems networking 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 · 33 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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