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. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 18 schools to find where computer systems networking graduates earn the most.
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Below are the schools whose computer systems networking graduates go on to earn the most.
Our analysis ranked Century College the top school for computer systems networking graduate earnings in the The Plains States Region. Set in the suburb of White Bear Lake, Century College is a public institution. Early-career computer systems networking graduates from Century College make a median of around $67,215 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in computer systems networking will find them at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities, which ranked #2. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public school located in the city of Minneapolis. Early-career computer systems networking graduates from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities make a median of around $103,056 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at South Central College earned it the #3 place for computer systems networking. South Central College is a public school located in the suburb of North Mankato. Computer Systems Networking graduates of South Central College earn a median of about $65,753 a year early in their careers.
Johnson County Community College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in computer systems networking, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Overland Park, Johnson County Community College is a public institution. Students who complete the computer systems networking program here go on to a median salary of roughly $63,909.
Students chasing top earnings in computer systems networking will find them at Anoka Ramsey Community College, which ranked #5. Anoka Ramsey Community College is a public school located in the suburb of Coon Rapids. Students who complete the computer systems networking program here go on to a median salary of roughly $56,558.
Iowa Central Community College earned the #6 position for computer systems networking graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of Fort Dodge, Iowa Central Community College is a public institution. Computer Systems Networking graduates of Iowa Central Community College earn a median of about $74,811 a year early in their careers.
Dunwoody College Of Technology earned the #7 position for computer systems networking graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Minneapolis, Dunwoody College Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. Computer Systems Networking graduates of Dunwoody College Of Technology earn a median of about $66,283 a year early in their careers.
Washburn Institute Of Technology landed the #8 spot for computer systems networking salaries this year. Located in the city of Topeka, Washburn Institute Of Technology is a public institution. Computer Systems Networking graduates of Washburn Institute Of Technology earn a median of about $49,982 a year early in their careers.
Alexandria Technical And Community College landed the #9 spot for computer systems networking salaries this year. Alexandria Technical And Community College is a public school located in the town of Alexandria. Early-career computer systems networking graduates from Alexandria Technical And Community College make a median of around $49,292 per year.
Hawkeye Community College placed #10 among the highest-paying schools for computer systems networking. Located in the rural area of Waterloo, Hawkeye Community College is a public institution. Computer Systems Networking graduates of Hawkeye Community College earn a median of about $62,399 a year early in their careers.
Indian Hills Community College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer systems networking schools. Set in the town of Ottumwa, Indian Hills Community College is a public institution. Students who complete the computer systems networking program here go on to a median salary of roughly $56,200.
Ozarks Technical Community College earned the #12 position for computer systems networking graduate earnings this year. Ozarks Technical Community College is a public school located in the city of Springfield. Early-career computer systems networking graduates from Ozarks Technical Community College make a median of around $45,158 per year.
Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College came in at #13 for computer systems networking graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Saint Paul, Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College is a public institution. Students who complete the computer systems networking program here go on to a median salary of roughly $56,268.
University Of Minnesota Duluth landed the #14 spot for computer systems networking salaries this year. University Of Minnesota Duluth is a public school located in the city of Duluth. Early-career computer systems networking graduates from University Of Minnesota Duluth make a median of around $81,784 per year.
Saint Louis Community College came in at #15 for computer systems networking graduate earnings this year. Saint Louis Community College is a public school located in the suburb of Bridgeton. Computer Systems Networking graduates of Saint Louis Community College earn a median of about $38,235 a year early in their careers.
Linn State Technical College came in at #16 for computer systems networking graduate earnings this year. Located in the rural area of Linn, Linn State Technical College is a public institution. Early-career computer systems networking graduates from Linn State Technical College make a median of around $51,097 per year.
Crowder College came in at #17 for computer systems networking graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of Neosho, Crowder College is a public institution. Early-career computer systems networking graduates from Crowder College make a median of around $32,289 per year.
Western Dakota Technical Institute placed #18 among the highest-paying schools for computer systems networking. Located in the city of Rapid City, Western Dakota Technical Institute is a public institution. Students who complete the computer systems networking program here go on to a median salary of roughly $40,418.
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 · 18 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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