by our College Data Analytics Team
[Computer Science](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-science/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 36 schools on the early-career earnings of their computer science graduates.
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Below are the schools whose computer science graduates go on to earn the most.
Our analysis ranked Brown University the top school for computer science graduate earnings in the New England Region. Brown University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Providence. Early-career computer science graduates from Brown University make a median of around $271,601 per year.
A rank of #2 makes Massachusetts Institute Of Technology one of the highest-paying schools for computer science. Set in the city of Cambridge, Massachusetts Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. Computer Science graduates of Massachusetts Institute Of Technology earn a median of about $220,064 a year early in their careers.
Harvard University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in computer science, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Cambridge, Harvard University is a private not-for-profit institution. Computer Science graduates of Harvard University earn a median of about $219,550 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at Bowdoin College earned it the #4 place for computer science. Located in the town of Brunswick, Bowdoin College is a private not-for-profit institution. Computer Science graduates of Bowdoin College earn a median of about $177,788 a year early in their careers.
Dartmouth College came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer science schools. Set in the town of Hanover, Dartmouth College is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career computer science graduates from Dartmouth College make a median of around $192,848 per year.
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Amherst College came in at #6 for computer science graduate earnings this year. Amherst College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Amherst. Early-career computer science graduates from Amherst College make a median of around $194,751 per year.
Williams College placed #7 among the highest-paying schools for computer science. Located in the town of Williamstown, Williams College is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the computer science program here go on to a median salary of roughly $163,743.
Tufts University landed the #8 spot for computer science salaries this year. Set in the suburb of Medford, Tufts University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the computer science program here go on to a median salary of roughly $168,606.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute placed #9 among the highest-paying schools for computer science. Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Worcester. Students who complete the computer science program here go on to a median salary of roughly $148,489.
Boston College placed #10 among the highest-paying schools for computer science. Set in the city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the computer science program here go on to a median salary of roughly $155,305.
Boston University earned the #11 position for computer science graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Boston, Boston University is a private not-for-profit institution. Computer Science graduates of Boston University earn a median of about $137,182 a year early in their careers.
University Of Massachusetts Amherst landed the #12 spot for computer science salaries this year. Set in the city of Amherst, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a public institution. Students who complete the computer science program here go on to a median salary of roughly $132,046.
University Of Massachusetts Lowell came in at #13 for computer science graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Lowell, University Of Massachusetts Lowell is a public institution. After graduating, computer science degree recipients from University Of Massachusetts Lowell typically earn about $127,238 annually.
Brandeis University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer science schools. Located in the city of Waltham, Brandeis University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, computer science degree recipients from Brandeis University typically earn about $132,874 annually.
University Of Connecticut ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer science schools. University Of Connecticut is a public school located in the town of Storrs. Students who complete the computer science program here go on to a median salary of roughly $128,072.
Capital Community College placed #16 among the highest-paying schools for computer science. Capital Community College is a public school located in the city of New Britain. Computer Science graduates of Capital Community College earn a median of about $64,574 a year early in their careers.
Wentworth Institute Of Technology landed the #17 spot for computer science salaries this year. Set in the city of Boston, Wentworth Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, computer science degree recipients from Wentworth Institute Of Technology typically earn about $111,629 annually.
Connecticut College placed #18 among the highest-paying schools for computer science. Located in the city of New London, Connecticut College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, computer science degree recipients from Connecticut College typically earn about $86,403 annually.
Middlebury College earned the #19 position for computer science graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of Middlebury, Middlebury College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, computer science degree recipients from Middlebury College typically earn about $80,158 annually.
Western New England University landed the #20 spot for computer science salaries this year. Set in the city of Springfield, Western New England University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the computer science program here go on to a median salary of roughly $79,990.
University Of Maine came in at #21 for computer science graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Orono, University Of Maine is a public institution. Computer Science graduates of University Of Maine earn a median of about $77,046 a year early in their careers.
College Of The Holy Cross ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer science schools. Located in the city of Worcester, College Of The Holy Cross is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the computer science program here go on to a median salary of roughly $74,842.
Southern New Hampshire University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer science schools. Southern New Hampshire University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Manchester. Computer Science graduates of Southern New Hampshire University earn a median of about $71,764 a year early in their careers.
Mount Holyoke College earned the #24 position for computer science graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of South Hadley, Mount Holyoke College is a private not-for-profit institution. Computer Science graduates of Mount Holyoke College earn a median of about $71,672 a year early in their careers.
University Of Vermont earned the #25 position for computer science graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Burlington, University Of Vermont is a public institution. Early-career computer science graduates from University Of Vermont make a median of around $81,636 per year.
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This ranking is produced by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their computer science graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 36 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.