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 4 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying computer systems networking schools.
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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 El Centro College the top school for computer systems networking graduate earnings in Texas. El Centro College is a public school located in the city of Dallas. Early-career computer systems networking graduates from El Centro College make a median of around $64,783 per year.
A rank of #2 makes Austin Community College District one of the highest-paying schools for computer systems networking. Located in the city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a public institution. Computer Systems Networking graduates of Austin Community College District earn a median of about $70,736 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in computer systems networking will find them at Cybertex Institute Of Technology, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Austin, Cybertex Institute Of Technology is a private for-profit institution. Early-career computer systems networking graduates from Cybertex Institute Of Technology make a median of around $44,297 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at Houston Community College earned it the #4 place for computer systems networking. Located in the city of Houston, Houston Community College is a public institution. Students who complete the computer systems networking program here go on to a median salary of roughly $42,875.
This list is compiled 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 · 4 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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