by our College Data Analytics Team
[Computer Systems Networking](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-systems-networking/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. The schools below stand out for the salaries their computer systems networking graduates go on to command.
College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying computer systems networking schools.
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Below are the schools whose computer systems networking graduates go on to earn the most.
Depaul University earned the #1 spot for highest-paid computer systems networking graduates in Illinois. Depaul University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago. Computer Systems Networking graduates of Depaul University earn a median of about $96,261 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #2 makes Illinois State University one of the highest-paying schools for computer systems networking. Set in the suburb of Normal, Illinois State University is a public institution. Computer Systems Networking graduates of Illinois State University earn a median of about $84,405 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #3 makes Lewis And Clark Community College one of the highest-paying schools for computer systems networking. Located in the suburb of Godfrey, Lewis And Clark Community College is a public institution. After graduating, computer systems networking degree recipients from Lewis And Clark Community College typically earn about $49,027 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at Devry University Illinois earned it the #4 place for computer systems networking. Set in the suburb of Lisle, Devry University Illinois is a private for-profit institution. After graduating, computer systems networking degree recipients from Devry University Illinois typically earn about $70,148 annually.
City Colleges Of Chicago Wilbur Wright College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in computer systems networking, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Chicago, City Colleges Of Chicago Wilbur Wright College is a public institution. After graduating, computer systems networking degree recipients from City Colleges Of Chicago Wilbur Wright College typically earn about $34,691 annually.
This ranking is produced 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 · 5 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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