Compare 57 Computer Support Specialist. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $65,678. Top programs: $123,462+.
With top graduates earning $123,462, Computer Support Specialist stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $57K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Rochester Institute of Technology's Computer Support Specialist program leads with graduates earning $123,462, well above the $65,678 average across 57 programs. Kennesaw State University follows at $99,167, proving that strong outcomes aren't limited to prestigious institutions—program quality drives results.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Brigham Young University graduates borrow $11,069 and face just a 2.5% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their $83,533 post-grad income.
Highest program earnings: $123,462
Strong outcomes with 71% acceptance
2.5% payment burden | Excellent
5.0% family burden | Excellent
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $123,462 | 78 | $26,778 | Excellent | $35,625 | Good | |
| #2 | $99,167 | 60 | $23,833 | Excellent | $19,000 | Good | |
| #3 | $93,803 | 445 | $25,000 | Excellent | $38,368 | Manageable | |
| #4 | Drexel UniversityPrivate | $93,002 | 34 | $25,325 | Excellent | $40,932 | Manageable |
| #5 | $86,880 | 143 | $16,666 | Excellent | $28,682 | Good | |
| #6 | George Washington UniversityPrivate | $86,753 | 65 | $20,449 | Excellent | $30,881 | Good |
| #7 | Brigham Young UniversityPrivate | $83,533 | 145 | $11,069 | Excellent | $9,699 | Excellent |
| #8 | $81,067 | 268 | $20,500 | Excellent | $13,859 | Good | |
| #9 | Depaul UniversityPrivate | $79,863 | 26 | $23,168 | Excellent | $41,563 | Manageable |
| #10 | $79,671 | 37 | $19,000 | Excellent | $15,945 | Good | |
| #11 | $79,637 | 20 | $24,990 | Excellent | $29,300 | Manageable | |
| #12 | Bentley UniversityPrivate | $75,443 | 21 | $25,023 | Excellent | $43,757 | Challenging |
| #13 | Pace UniversityPrivate | $74,282 | 50 | $23,250 | Excellent | $46,275 | Challenging |
| #14 | University Of MiamiPrivate | $73,059 | 45 | $17,500 | Excellent | $37,267 | Manageable |
| #15 | $72,675 | 21 | $18,500 | Excellent | $23,123 | Manageable | |
| #16 | $72,309 | 51 | $22,250 | Excellent | $15,753 | Good | |
| #17 | Dakota State UniversityPublic | $72,059 | 102 | $23,500 | Excellent | $15,085 | Good |
| #18 | $71,427 | 96 | $21,058 | Excellent | $11,598 | Good | |
| #19 | Champlain CollegePrivate | $71,224 | 136 | $26,814 | Excellent | $35,886 | Challenging |
| #20 | Davenport UniversityPrivate | $69,748 | 60 | $26,000 | Excellent | $18,037 | Manageable |
| #21 | Ferris State UniversityPublic | $69,490 | 31 | $21,000 | Excellent | $14,849 | Good |
| #22 | $68,921 | 62 | $17,804 | Excellent | $32,258 | Manageable | |
| #23 | Lindenwood UniversityPrivate | $66,965 | 46 | $26,000 | Good | $18,445 | Manageable |
| #24 | $66,681 | 20 | $17,250 | Excellent | $18,928 | Manageable | |
| #25 | $66,665 | 28 | $22,300 | Excellent | $19,642 | Manageable |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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