by our College Data Analytics Team
[Computer Science](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-science/) 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.
College Factual analyzed 9 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying computer science schools.
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Below are the schools whose computer science graduates go on to earn the most.
For graduate earnings in computer science, no school beat Kettering University this year. Located in the city of Flint, Kettering University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the computer science program here go on to a median salary of roughly $95,355.
Central Michigan University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in computer science, landing the #2 spot this year. Central Michigan University is a public school located in the town of Mount Pleasant. Students who complete the computer science program here go on to a median salary of roughly $102,767.
Michigan Technological University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer science schools. Located in the town of Houghton, Michigan Technological University is a public institution. Early-career computer science graduates from Michigan Technological University make a median of around $106,432 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at Calvin College earned it the #4 place for computer science. Located in the city of Grand Rapids, Calvin College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, computer science degree recipients from Calvin College typically earn about $91,999 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in computer science will find them at Lawrence Technological University, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Southfield, Lawrence Technological University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, computer science degree recipients from Lawrence Technological University typically earn about $94,043 annually.
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Western Michigan University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer science schools. Western Michigan University is a public school located in the city of Kalamazoo. Early-career computer science graduates from Western Michigan University make a median of around $93,924 per year.
Baker College Of Flint placed #7 among the highest-paying schools for computer science. Located in the town of Owosso, Baker College Of Flint is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career computer science graduates from Baker College Of Flint make a median of around $75,262 per year.
Davenport University earned the #8 position for computer science graduate earnings this year. Davenport University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Grand Rapids. Early-career computer science graduates from Davenport University make a median of around $68,837 per year.
University Of Michigan Flint placed #9 among the highest-paying schools for computer science. University Of Michigan Flint is a public school located in the city of Flint. Computer Science graduates of University Of Michigan Flint earn a median of about $90,852 a year early in their careers.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries computer science 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 · 9 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.