by our College Data Analytics Team
[Computer Engineering Technology](/majors/engineering-technologies/computer-engineering-technology/) is a field where your choice of school can shape what you earn after graduation. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 15 schools to find where computer engineering technology graduates earn the most.
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Below are the schools whose computer engineering technology graduates go on to earn the most.
Leading the list is Western Technical College La Cross, our #1 for computer engineering technology graduate salaries in the United States. Western Technical College La Cross is a public school located in the city of La Crosse. Early-career computer engineering technology graduates from Western Technical College La Cross make a median of around $73,717 per year.
A rank of #2 makes Cuny Queensborough Community College one of the highest-paying schools for computer engineering technology. Cuny Queensborough Community College is a public school located in the city of Bayside. Computer Engineering Technology graduates of Cuny Queensborough Community College earn a median of about $60,819 a year early in their careers.
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer engineering technology schools. Located in the city of Cincinnati, Cincinnati State Technical And Community College is a public institution. Computer Engineering Technology graduates of Cincinnati State Technical And Community College earn a median of about $56,504 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in computer engineering technology will find them at Excelsior College, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Albany, Excelsior College is a private not-for-profit institution. Computer Engineering Technology graduates of Excelsior College earn a median of about $56,260 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at Ecpi University earned it the #5 place for computer engineering technology. Set in the city of Virginia Beach, Ecpi University is a private for-profit institution. Computer Engineering Technology graduates of Ecpi University earn a median of about $58,895 a year early in their careers.
Anoka Technical College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer engineering technology schools. Anoka Technical College is a public school located in the suburb of Anoka. Students who complete the computer engineering technology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $62,182.
Ranken Technical College came in at #7 for computer engineering technology graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Saint Louis, Ranken Technical College is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the computer engineering technology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $58,429.
Cuyahoga Community College District earned the #8 position for computer engineering technology graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Cleveland, Cuyahoga Community College District is a public institution. Computer Engineering Technology graduates of Cuyahoga Community College District earn a median of about $46,622 a year early in their careers.
Owens Community College earned the #9 position for computer engineering technology graduate earnings this year. Owens Community College is a public school located in the suburb of Perrysburg. Early-career computer engineering technology graduates from Owens Community College make a median of around $46,254 per year.
Stark State College placed #10 among the highest-paying schools for computer engineering technology. Set in the suburb of North Canton, Stark State College is a public institution. Students who complete the computer engineering technology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $42,094.
South Texas College came in at #11 for computer engineering technology graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of McAllen, South Texas College is a public institution. Students who complete the computer engineering technology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $40,642.
Arkansas State University Beebe placed #12 among the highest-paying schools for computer engineering technology. Set in the town of Beebe, Arkansas State University Beebe is a public institution. Computer Engineering Technology graduates of Arkansas State University Beebe earn a median of about $37,876 a year early in their careers.
Benjamin Franklin Institute Of Technology placed #13 among the highest-paying schools for computer engineering technology. Set in the city of Boston, Benjamin Franklin Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, computer engineering technology degree recipients from Benjamin Franklin Institute Of Technology typically earn about $33,139 annually.
Universidad Del Turabo landed the #14 spot for computer engineering technology salaries this year. Set in the suburb of Gurabo, Universidad Del Turabo is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, computer engineering technology degree recipients from Universidad Del Turabo typically earn about $30,765 annually.
Lorain County Community College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer engineering technology schools. Lorain County Community College is a public school located in the suburb of Elyria. Early-career computer engineering technology graduates from Lorain County Community College make a median of around $23,598 per year.
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This ranking is produced by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their computer engineering technology graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 15 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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