Compare 57 Computer Support Specialist. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $84,687. Top programs: $138,679+.
With top graduates earning $139K, 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 $54K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige. Across 58 ranked programs, outcomes track program quality, not school reputation.
Rochester Institute of Technology leads with Computer Support Specialist graduates earning $139K—well above the $84K field average. But the real story is how programs at schools like Brigham Young University ($119K) and University of Nebraska at Omaha ($115K), both with admission rates above 67%, deliver near-top earnings while remaining broadly accessible. Program selection, not selectivity, drives these outcomes.
Brigham Young University makes the strongest case for debt-conscious decision-making: graduates borrow just $11,069 in student loans and face a 1.6% payment burden—firmly in the 'Excellent' tier. When parent loans are factored in, BYU's family burden holds at 3.2%, also 'Excellent.' At $119K in earnings, the debt clears quickly. [Learn how to evaluate programs beyond school prestige →](https://collegeazimuth.com/blog/how-to-evaluate-programs)
Highest program earnings: $138,679
Strong outcomes ($138,679) with 67% acceptance
1.6% payment burden | Excellent
3.2% 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 | Ferris State UniversityPublic | $91,678 | 28 | $21,000 | Excellent | $14,849 | Excellent |
| #23 | Norwich UniversityPrivate | $90,628 | 49 | $25,000 | Excellent | $22,052 | Good |
| #24 | Lindenwood UniversityPrivate | $89,675 | 24 | $26,000 | Excellent | $18,445 | Good |
| #25 | $88,585 | 356 | $20,500 | Excellent | $13,859 | Excellent |
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 May 2026 refresh for 2026 rankings, based on Department of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
