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 highest-paying schools turn a computer systems networking degree into the strongest early-career earnings.
College Factual analyzed 8 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.
Leading the list is University Of Akron Main Campus, our #1 for computer systems networking graduate salaries in Ohio. University Of Akron Main Campus is a public school located in the city of Akron. Computer Systems Networking graduates of University Of Akron Main Campus earn a median of about $81,650 a year early in their careers.
Sinclair Community College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer systems networking schools. Located in the city of Dayton, Sinclair Community College is a public institution. After graduating, computer systems networking degree recipients from Sinclair Community College typically earn about $67,111 annually.
Ohio University Main Campus produces some of the highest-paid graduates in computer systems networking, landing the #3 spot 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.
Mycomputercareeredu Columbus came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer systems networking schools. Set in the city of Columbus, Mycomputercareeredu Columbus is a private for-profit institution. Early-career computer systems networking graduates from Mycomputercareeredu Columbus make a median of around $48,354 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at Stark State College earned it the #5 place for computer systems networking. Located 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.
Devry University Ohio earned the #6 position for computer systems networking graduate earnings this year. Devry University Ohio is a private for-profit school located in the city of Columbus. After graduating, computer systems networking degree recipients from Devry University Ohio typically earn about $71,006 annually.
Akron Institute Of Herzing University landed the #7 spot for computer systems networking salaries this year. Located in the suburb of Akron, Akron Institute Of Herzing University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, computer systems networking degree recipients from Akron Institute Of Herzing University typically earn about $50,860 annually.
Baldwin Wallace College placed #8 among the highest-paying schools for computer systems networking. Baldwin Wallace College is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Berea. Computer Systems Networking graduates of Baldwin Wallace College earn a median of about $55,286 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 systems networking graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 8 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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