Computer Science programs across the Midwest produce graduates with career earnings ranging from $45,889 to $175,145. Across 134 programs, graduates earn $4,132 higher than the national average for CS degrees, demonstrating how the region's strong tech sector and public universities create exceptional program outcomes.
Leading the list is University Of Chicago, achieving the highest program earnings at $175,145. Rose-Hulman Institute Of Technology follows at $157,625, while University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign rounds out the top three at $138,600—all significantly exceeding the national median earnings for software development careers.
| Rank | School | Location | Earnings | Net Price | Acceptance Rate | Grad Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #61 | Valparaiso UniversityPrivate | Valparaiso, IN | $94,111 Median Computer Science Earnings | $11,043 | 89.4% | 70.4% |
| #62 | La Crosse, WI | $93,633 Median Computer Science Earnings | $8,224 | 75.5% | 71.0% | |
| #63 | Dekalb, IL | $93,438 Median Computer Science Earnings | $10,126 | 69.8% | 48.7% | |
| #64 | Butler UniversityPrivate | Indianapolis, IN | $93,188 Median Computer Science Earnings | $25,278 | 85.1% | 80.4% |
| #65 | Wichita State UniversityPublic | Wichita, KS | $93,143 Median Computer Science Earnings | $9,734 | 94.0% | 51.0% |
| #66 | Macomb, IL | $92,824 Median Computer Science Earnings | $6,941 | 71.2% | 45.2% | |
| #67 | Simpson CollegePrivate | Indianola, IA | $92,736 Median Computer Science Earnings | $17,941 | 86.2% | 63.3% |
| #68 | Morris, MN | $92,449 Median Computer Science Earnings | $1,694 | 74.9% | 62.5% | |
| #69 | Hope CollegePrivate | Holland, MI | $92,116 Median Computer Science Earnings | $17,606 | 79.2% | 80.0% |
| #70 | University Of KansasPublic | Lawrence, KS | $92,008 Median Computer Science Earnings | $12,544 | 93.5% | 68.8% |
| #71 | Dayton, OH | $92,006 Median Computer Science Earnings | $11,952 | 96.3% | 41.7% | |
| #72 | Benedictine UniversityPrivate | Lisle, IL | $91,698 Median Computer Science Earnings | $20,168 | 95.2% | 50.3% |
| #73 | Fort Wayne, IN | $91,424 Median Computer Science Earnings | $8,306 | 83.9% | 36.3% | |
| #74 | Walsh CollegePrivate | Troy, MI | $91,273 Median Computer Science Earnings | — | — | — |
| #75 | Allendale, MI | $91,152 Median Computer Science Earnings | $12,272 | 83.0% | 67.0% | |
| #76 | Saint Louis UniversityPrivate | Saint Louis, MO | $91,011 Median Computer Science Earnings | $22,501 | 75.0% | 79.5% |
| #77 | Oakland UniversityPublic | Rochester Hills, MI | $90,737 Median Computer Science Earnings | $4,422 | 87.8% | 57.6% |
| #78 | Drake UniversityPrivate | Des Moines, IA | $90,639 Median Computer Science Earnings | $25,824 | 63.8% | 74.0% |
| #79 | Marquette, MI | $90,337 Median Computer Science Earnings | $7,697 | 84.0% | 52.1% | |
| #80 | Iowa State UniversityPublic | Ames, IA | $90,176 Median Computer Science Earnings | $10,582 | 88.7% | 75.3% |
