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.
College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying ce computer engineering schools.
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If you want to know which schools send ce computer engineering graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
Northeastern University earned the #1 spot for highest-paid ce computer engineering graduates in Massachusetts. Located in the city of Boston, Northeastern University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career ce computer engineering graduates from Northeastern University make a median of around $143,143 per year.
Boston University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in ce computer engineering, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Boston, Boston University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, ce computer engineering degree recipients from Boston University typically earn about $138,076 annually.
A rank of #3 makes University Of Massachusetts Amherst one of the highest-paying schools for ce computer engineering. Set in the city of Amherst, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a public institution. Ce Computer Engineering graduates of University Of Massachusetts Amherst earn a median of about $123,984 a year early in their careers.
University Of Massachusetts Lowell came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying ce computer engineering schools. Located in the suburb of Lowell, University Of Massachusetts Lowell is a public institution. Ce Computer Engineering graduates of University Of Massachusetts Lowell earn a median of about $85,280 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at Wentworth Institute Of Technology earned it the #5 place for ce computer engineering. Wentworth Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. Students who complete the ce computer engineering program here go on to a median salary of roughly $82,057.
University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth earned the #6 position for ce computer engineering graduate earnings this year. University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth is a public school located in the suburb of North Dartmouth. Students who complete the ce computer engineering program here go on to a median salary of roughly $79,383.
This ranking is produced 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 · 6 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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