by our College Data Analytics Team
[Ce Computer Engineering](/majors/engineering/ce-computer-engineering/) 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.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 43 schools on the early-career earnings of their ce computer engineering graduates.
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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.
Our analysis ranked Duke University the top school for ce computer engineering graduate earnings in the Southeast Region. Duke University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Durham. Students who complete the ce computer engineering program here go on to a median salary of roughly $174,619.
A rank of #2 makes University Of Virginia Main Campus one of the highest-paying schools for ce computer engineering. University Of Virginia Main Campus is a public school located in the suburb of Charlottesville. Early-career ce computer engineering graduates from University Of Virginia Main Campus make a median of around $139,318 per year.
A rank of #3 makes Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus one of the highest-paying schools for ce computer engineering. Set in the city of Atlanta, Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus is a public institution. After graduating, ce computer engineering degree recipients from Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus typically earn about $131,153 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University earned it the #4 place for ce computer engineering. Set in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a public institution. Students who complete the ce computer engineering program here go on to a median salary of roughly $123,589.
A rank of #5 makes University Of Florida one of the highest-paying schools for ce computer engineering. Set in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a public institution. Early-career ce computer engineering graduates from University Of Florida make a median of around $115,561 per year.
Christopher Newport University came in at #6 for ce computer engineering graduate earnings this year. Christopher Newport University is a public school located in the city of Newport News. Early-career ce computer engineering graduates from Christopher Newport University make a median of around $97,949 per year.
George Mason University came in at #7 for ce computer engineering graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, George Mason University is a public institution. Students who complete the ce computer engineering program here go on to a median salary of roughly $135,710.
University Of Arkansas earned the #8 position for ce computer engineering graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Fayetteville, University Of Arkansas is a public institution. Early-career ce computer engineering graduates from University Of Arkansas make a median of around $114,783 per year.
University Of South Florida Main Campus came in at #9 for ce computer engineering graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Tampa, University Of South Florida Main Campus is a public institution. After graduating, ce computer engineering degree recipients from University Of South Florida Main Campus typically earn about $99,737 annually.
Florida State University came in at #10 for ce computer engineering graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State University is a public institution. Early-career ce computer engineering graduates from Florida State University make a median of around $102,516 per year.
Florida Institute Of Technology placed #11 among the highest-paying schools for ce computer engineering. Set in the city of Melbourne, Florida Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. Ce Computer Engineering graduates of Florida Institute Of Technology earn a median of about $100,548 a year early in their careers.
Auburn University placed #12 among the highest-paying schools for ce computer engineering. Set in the city of Auburn, Auburn University is a public institution. Ce Computer Engineering graduates of Auburn University earn a median of about $98,999 a year early in their careers.
Clemson University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying ce computer engineering schools. Clemson University is a public school located in the suburb of Clemson. Students who complete the ce computer engineering program here go on to a median salary of roughly $98,155.
North Carolina State University At Raleigh placed #14 among the highest-paying schools for ce computer engineering. Located in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a public institution. Early-career ce computer engineering graduates from North Carolina State University At Raleigh make a median of around $110,896 per year.
Old Dominion University placed #15 among the highest-paying schools for ce computer engineering. Located in the city of Norfolk, Old Dominion University is a public institution. Ce Computer Engineering graduates of Old Dominion University earn a median of about $109,053 a year early in their careers.
University Of Central Florida came in at #16 for ce computer engineering graduate earnings this year. University Of Central Florida is a public school located in the suburb of Orlando. After graduating, ce computer engineering degree recipients from University Of Central Florida typically earn about $99,037 annually.
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying ce computer engineering schools. Set in the city of Daytona Beach, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career ce computer engineering graduates from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach make a median of around $94,762 per year.
West Virginia University earned the #18 position for ce computer engineering graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Morgantown, West Virginia University is a public institution. Ce Computer Engineering graduates of West Virginia University earn a median of about $99,140 a year early in their careers.
West Virginia University Institute Of Technology ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying ce computer engineering schools. West Virginia University Institute Of Technology is a public school located in the city of Beckley. Ce Computer Engineering graduates of West Virginia University Institute Of Technology earn a median of about $99,140 a year early in their careers.
University Of North Carolina At Charlotte placed #20 among the highest-paying schools for ce computer engineering. University Of North Carolina At Charlotte is a public school located in the city of Charlotte. Students who complete the ce computer engineering program here go on to a median salary of roughly $103,237.
University Of Alabama At Huntsville landed the #21 spot for ce computer engineering salaries this year. Located in the city of Huntsville, University Of Alabama At Huntsville is a public institution. Ce Computer Engineering graduates of University Of Alabama At Huntsville earn a median of about $83,909 a year early in their careers.
Tennessee Technological University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying ce computer engineering schools. Located in the town of Cookeville, Tennessee Technological University is a public institution. After graduating, ce computer engineering degree recipients from Tennessee Technological University typically earn about $105,082 annually.
Florida International University landed the #23 spot for ce computer engineering salaries this year. Florida International University is a public school located in the suburb of Miami. Early-career ce computer engineering graduates from Florida International University make a median of around $103,462 per year.
Virginia Commonwealth University came in at #24 for ce computer engineering graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University is a public institution. Early-career ce computer engineering graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University make a median of around $82,964 per year.
Florida Atlantic University came in at #25 for ce computer engineering graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Boca Raton, Florida Atlantic University is a public institution. Early-career ce computer engineering graduates from Florida Atlantic University make a median of around $96,084 per year.
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s highest-paid ce computer engineering ranking:
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 · 43 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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