by our College Data Analytics Team
[Computer Systems Networking](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-systems-networking/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
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 Ozarks Technical Community College the top school for computer systems networking graduate earnings in Missouri. Located in the city of Springfield, Ozarks Technical Community College is a public institution. Computer Systems Networking graduates of Ozarks Technical Community College earn a median of about $45,158 a year early in their careers.
Saint Louis Community College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in computer systems networking, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Bridgeton, Saint Louis Community College is a public institution. Students who complete the computer systems networking program here go on to a median salary of roughly $38,235.
Strong graduate earnings at Linn State Technical College earned it the #3 place for computer systems networking. Located in the rural area of Linn, Linn State Technical College is a public institution. After graduating, computer systems networking degree recipients from Linn State Technical College typically earn about $51,097 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at Crowder College earned it the #4 place for computer systems networking. Crowder College is a public school located in the town of Neosho. Computer Systems Networking graduates of Crowder College earn a median of about $32,289 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 · 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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