by our College Data Analytics Team
[Ce Computer Engineering](/majors/engineering/ce-computer-engineering/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 34 schools to find where ce computer engineering graduates earn the most.
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Below are the schools whose ce computer engineering graduates go on to earn the most.
University Of Wisconsin Madison tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying ce computer engineering schools in the Great Lakes Region. Set in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public institution. Students who complete the ce computer engineering program here go on to a median salary of roughly $145,337.
Northwestern University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in ce computer engineering, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Evanston, Northwestern University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the ce computer engineering program here go on to a median salary of roughly $138,897.
University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying ce computer engineering schools. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a public school located in the city of Champaign. After graduating, ce computer engineering degree recipients from University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign typically earn about $136,097 annually.
Rose Hulman Institute Of Technology produces some of the highest-paid graduates in ce computer engineering, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Terre Haute, Rose Hulman Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. Ce Computer Engineering graduates of Rose Hulman Institute Of Technology earn a median of about $123,554 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #5 makes University Of Michigan Ann Arbor one of the highest-paying schools for ce computer engineering. Set in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a public institution. Ce Computer Engineering graduates of University Of Michigan Ann Arbor earn a median of about $152,490 a year early in their careers.
Purdue University Main Campus earned the #6 position for ce computer engineering graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Main Campus is a public institution. Ce Computer Engineering graduates of Purdue University Main Campus earn a median of about $118,081 a year early in their careers.
Ohio State University Main Campus came in at #7 for ce computer engineering graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a public institution. Ce Computer Engineering graduates of Ohio State University Main Campus earn a median of about $106,752 a year early in their careers.
Michigan State University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying ce computer engineering schools. Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State University is a public institution. Early-career ce computer engineering graduates from Michigan State University make a median of around $101,837 per year.
Illinois Institute Of Technology came in at #9 for ce computer engineering graduate earnings this year. Illinois Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago. Ce Computer Engineering graduates of Illinois Institute Of Technology earn a median of about $103,105 a year early in their careers.
Michigan Technological University placed #10 among the highest-paying schools for ce computer engineering. Located in the town of Houghton, Michigan Technological University is a public institution. Ce Computer Engineering graduates of Michigan Technological University earn a median of about $105,712 a year early in their careers.
Oakland University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying ce computer engineering schools. Located in the suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland University is a public institution. Students who complete the ce computer engineering program here go on to a median salary of roughly $99,893.
Depaul University placed #12 among the highest-paying schools for ce computer engineering. Depaul University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago. Ce Computer Engineering graduates of Depaul University earn a median of about $121,831 a year early in their careers.
University Of Michigan Dearborn placed #13 among the highest-paying schools for ce computer engineering. University Of Michigan Dearborn is a public school located in the city of Dearborn. Ce Computer Engineering graduates of University Of Michigan Dearborn earn a median of about $99,036 a year early in their careers.
Milwaukee School Of Engineering placed #14 among the highest-paying schools for ce computer engineering. Set in the city of Milwaukee, Milwaukee School Of Engineering is a private not-for-profit institution. Ce Computer Engineering graduates of Milwaukee School Of Engineering earn a median of about $99,744 a year early in their careers.
Miami University Oxford ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying ce computer engineering schools. Set in the town of Oxford, Miami University Oxford is a public institution. Ce Computer Engineering graduates of Miami University Oxford earn a median of about $107,488 a year early in their careers.
University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earned the #16 position for ce computer engineering graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Cincinnati, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a public institution. Students who complete the ce computer engineering program here go on to a median salary of roughly $83,489.
Kettering University placed #17 among the highest-paying schools for ce computer engineering. Kettering University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Flint. Ce Computer Engineering graduates of Kettering University earn a median of about $82,580 a year early in their careers.
University Of Wisconsin Platteville placed #18 among the highest-paying schools for ce computer engineering. University Of Wisconsin Platteville is a public school located in the town of Platteville. Ce Computer Engineering graduates of University Of Wisconsin Platteville earn a median of about $98,479 a year early in their careers.
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis earned the #19 position for ce computer engineering graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is a public institution. Early-career ce computer engineering graduates from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis make a median of around $97,039 per year.
Marquette University landed the #20 spot for ce computer engineering salaries this year. Marquette University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Milwaukee. After graduating, ce computer engineering degree recipients from Marquette University typically earn about $98,099 annually.
Grand Valley State University placed #21 among the highest-paying schools for ce computer engineering. Located in the town of Allendale, Grand Valley State University is a public institution. After graduating, ce computer engineering degree recipients from Grand Valley State University typically earn about $80,746 annually.
University Of Akron Main Campus placed #22 among the highest-paying schools for ce computer engineering. Set in the city of Akron, University Of Akron Main Campus is a public institution. Early-career ce computer engineering graduates from University Of Akron Main Campus make a median of around $96,653 per year.
Wright State University Main Campus earned the #23 position for ce computer engineering graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Dayton, Wright State University Main Campus is a public institution. Students who complete the ce computer engineering program here go on to a median salary of roughly $87,791.
University Of Toledo ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying ce computer engineering schools. Located in the city of Toledo, University Of Toledo is a public institution. Ce Computer Engineering graduates of University Of Toledo earn a median of about $89,878 a year early in their careers.
University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee landed the #25 spot for ce computer engineering salaries this year. University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a public school located in the city of Milwaukee. Ce Computer Engineering graduates of University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee earn a median of about $76,982 a year early in their careers.
These schools also send ce computer engineering graduates into strong-paying careers this year:
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their ce computer engineering graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 34 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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