by our College Data Analytics Team
[Ce Computer Engineering](/majors/engineering/ce-computer-engineering/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. The highest-paying schools turn a ce computer engineering degree into the strongest early-career earnings.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 14 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.
For graduate earnings in ce computer engineering, no school beat Iowa State University this year. Iowa State University is a public school located in the city of Ames. Early-career ce computer engineering graduates from Iowa State University make a median of around $111,313 per year.
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying ce computer engineering schools. Set in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public institution. Students who complete the ce computer engineering program here go on to a median salary of roughly $101,456.
Students chasing top earnings in ce computer engineering will find them at University Of Nebraska Lincoln, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Lincoln, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a public institution. Early-career ce computer engineering graduates from University Of Nebraska Lincoln make a median of around $105,749 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in ce computer engineering will find them at Missouri University Of Science And Technology, which ranked #4. Located in the town of Rolla, Missouri University Of Science And Technology is a public institution. Students who complete the ce computer engineering program here go on to a median salary of roughly $105,434.
University Of Missouri Columbia produces some of the highest-paid graduates in ce computer engineering, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Columbia, University Of Missouri Columbia is a public institution. After graduating, ce computer engineering degree recipients from University Of Missouri Columbia typically earn about $96,583 annually.
University Of Iowa came in at #6 for ce computer engineering graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Iowa City, University Of Iowa is a public institution. Early-career ce computer engineering graduates from University Of Iowa make a median of around $79,228 per year.
Kansas State University earned the #7 position for ce computer engineering graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Manhattan, Kansas State University is a public institution. Ce Computer Engineering graduates of Kansas State University earn a median of about $77,938 a year early in their careers.
Saint Cloud State University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying ce computer engineering schools. Saint Cloud State University is a public school located in the city of Saint Cloud. Early-career ce computer engineering graduates from Saint Cloud State University make a median of around $77,792 per year.
North Dakota State University Main Campus landed the #9 spot for ce computer engineering salaries this year. North Dakota State University Main Campus is a public school located in the city of Fargo. Students who complete the ce computer engineering program here go on to a median salary of roughly $76,558.
Wichita State University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying ce computer engineering schools. Located in the city of Wichita, Wichita State University is a public institution. Students who complete the ce computer engineering program here go on to a median salary of roughly $89,791.
Rasmussen College Kansas ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying ce computer engineering schools. Located in the city of Topeka, Rasmussen College Kansas is a private for-profit institution. Early-career ce computer engineering graduates from Rasmussen College Kansas make a median of around $72,251 per year.
Rasmussen College Minnesota earned the #12 position for ce computer engineering graduate earnings this year. Rasmussen College Minnesota is a private for-profit school located in the city of St. Cloud. Students who complete the ce computer engineering program here go on to a median salary of roughly $72,251.
Rasmussen College North Dakota ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying ce computer engineering schools. Set in the city of Fargo, Rasmussen College North Dakota is a private for-profit institution. After graduating, ce computer engineering degree recipients from Rasmussen College North Dakota typically earn about $72,251 annually.
South Dakota School Of Mines And Technology ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying ce computer engineering schools. South Dakota School Of Mines And Technology is a public school located in the city of Rapid City. Students who complete the ce computer engineering program here go on to a median salary of roughly $72,639.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries ce computer engineering graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 14 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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