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 8 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.
Century College earned the #1 spot for highest-paid computer systems networking graduates in Minnesota. Century College is a public school located in the suburb of White Bear Lake. After graduating, computer systems networking degree recipients from Century College typically earn about $67,215 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earned it the #2 place for computer systems networking. Located in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public institution. After graduating, computer systems networking degree recipients from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities typically earn about $103,056 annually.
South Central College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer systems networking schools. Set in the suburb of North Mankato, South Central College is a public institution. After graduating, computer systems networking degree recipients from South Central College typically earn about $65,753 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in computer systems networking will find them at Anoka Ramsey Community College, which ranked #4. 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.
Students chasing top earnings in computer systems networking will find them at Dunwoody College Of Technology, which ranked #5. Dunwoody College Of Technology is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Minneapolis. After graduating, computer systems networking degree recipients from Dunwoody College Of Technology typically earn about $66,283 annually.
Alexandria Technical And Community College placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for computer systems networking. Alexandria Technical And Community College is a public school located in the town of Alexandria. After graduating, computer systems networking degree recipients from Alexandria Technical And Community College typically earn about $49,292 annually.
Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College earned the #7 position for computer systems networking graduate earnings this year. Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College is a public school located in the city of Saint Paul. Computer Systems Networking graduates of Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College earn a median of about $56,268 a year early in their careers.
University Of Minnesota Duluth came in at #8 for computer systems networking graduate earnings this year. University Of Minnesota Duluth is a public school located in the city of Duluth. After graduating, computer systems networking degree recipients from University Of Minnesota Duluth typically earn about $81,784 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 · 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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