Compare 70 Computer Support Specialist. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $82,374. Top programs: $138,679+.
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 | $138,679 | 68 | $26,778 | Excellent | $35,625 | Excellent | |
| #2 | Bentley UniversityPrivate | $122,075 | 27 | $25,023 | Excellent | $43,757 | Good |
| #3 | Brigham Young UniversityPrivate | $118,606 | 209 | $11,069 | Excellent | $9,699 | Excellent |
| #4 | $114,504 | 39 | $19,000 | Excellent | $15,945 | Excellent | |
| #5 | Depaul UniversityPrivate | $113,645 | 45 | $23,168 | Excellent | $41,563 | Good |
| #6 | George Washington UniversityPrivate | $112,554 | 35 | $20,449 | Excellent | $30,881 | Good |
| #7 | Champlain CollegePrivate | $112,282 | 137 | $26,814 | Excellent | $35,886 | Good |
| #8 | $106,797 | 29 | $21,500 | Excellent | $15,000 | Excellent | |
| #9 | $104,383 | 16 | $24,218 | Excellent | $25,252 | Good | |
| #10 | University Of MiamiPrivate | $102,484 | 43 | $17,500 | Excellent | $37,267 | Good |
| #11 | Drexel UniversityPrivate | $101,488 | 61 | $25,325 | Excellent | $40,932 | Manageable |
| #12 | The University Of TampaPrivate | $99,980 | 74 | $24,211 | Excellent | $53,549 | Manageable |
| #13 | $98,637 | 234 | $25,000 | Excellent | $38,368 | Manageable | |
| #14 | Touro UniversityPrivate | $98,376 | 10 | $15,547 | Excellent | $23,400 | Excellent |
| #15 | $98,055 | 56 | $19,500 | Excellent | $23,519 | Good | |
| #16 | $97,653 | 58 | $22,250 | Excellent | $15,753 | Excellent | |
| #17 | $96,069 | 197 | $11,000 | Excellent | $16,130 | Excellent | |
| #18 | $95,958 | 38 | $23,833 | Excellent | $19,000 | Good | |
| #19 | University At AlbanyPublic | $95,885 | 36 | $19,500 | Excellent | $22,398 | Good |
| #20 | $94,589 | 98 | $16,666 | Excellent | $28,682 | Good | |
| #21 | $93,480 | 25 | $24,990 | Excellent | $29,300 | Good | |
| #22 | $91,988 | 24 | $21,956 | Excellent | $7,840 | Excellent | |
| #23 | Ferris State UniversityPublic | $91,678 | 28 | $21,000 | Excellent | $14,849 | Excellent |
| #24 | Norwich UniversityPrivate | $90,628 | 49 | $25,000 | Excellent | $22,052 | Good |
| #25 | Lindenwood UniversityPrivate | $89,675 | 24 | $26,000 | Excellent | $18,445 | Good |
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.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
