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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #161 | Wayne State CollegePublic | Wayne, NE | $59,871 Median Computer Science Earnings | $12,844 | — | 52.1% |
| #162 | Capital UniversityPrivate | Columbus, OH | $59,846 Median Computer Science Earnings | $19,062 | 70.2% | 60.3% |
| #163 | Clarke UniversityPrivate | Dubuque, IA | $57,318 Median Computer Science Earnings | $23,405 | 71.8% | 56.1% |
| #164 | Edgewood CollegePrivate | Madison, WI | $55,512 Median Computer Science Earnings | $22,291 | 75.7% | 60.2% |
| #165 | Baldwin Wallace UniversityPrivate | Berea, OH | $55,286 Median Computer Science Earnings | $21,296 | 75.7% | 66.8% |
| #166 | Winona, MN | $52,733 Median Computer Science Earnings | $16,182 | 92.8% | 66.0% | |
| #167 | Lincoln UniversityPublic | Jefferson City, MO | $52,071 Median Computer Science Earnings | $20,070 | — | 20.8% |
| #168 | Creighton UniversityPrivate | Omaha, NE | $51,625 Median Computer Science Earnings | $20,472 | 79.8% | 83.4% |
| #169 | Gary, IN | $49,084 Median Computer Science Earnings | $1,419 | 73.4% | 37.4% | |
| #170 | University Of DubuquePrivate | Dubuque, IA | $46,296 Median Computer Science Earnings | $18,106 | 88.6% | 40.1% |
| #171 | Saint Xavier UniversityPrivate | Chicago, IL | $45,889 Median Computer Science Earnings | $7,572 | 84.3% | 56.6% |
| #172 | Oshkosh, WI | $44,356 Median Computer Science Earnings | $9,236 | 86.5% | 46.1% | |
| #173 | Marion, IN | $28,212 Median Computer Science Earnings | $19,793 | 88.9% | 66.7% |
