by our College Data Analytics Team
[Computer Information Systems](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-information-systems-cis/) is a field where your choice of school can shape what you earn after graduation. The highest-paying schools turn a computer information systems degree into the strongest early-career earnings.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 100 schools on the early-career earnings of their computer information systems graduates.
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Below are the schools whose computer information systems graduates go on to earn the most.
Montgomery College earned the #1 spot for highest-paid computer information systems graduates in the United States. Montgomery College is a public school located in the city of Rockville. Computer Information Systems graduates of Montgomery College earn a median of about $86,658 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #2 makes College Of Southern Maryland one of the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. Located in the rural area of La Plata, College Of Southern Maryland is a public institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from College Of Southern Maryland make a median of around $84,769 per year.
The Community College Of Baltimore County produces some of the highest-paid graduates in computer information systems, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Baltimore, The Community College Of Baltimore County is a public institution. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from The Community College Of Baltimore County typically earn about $83,928 annually.
Thomas Nelson Community College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in computer information systems, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Hampton, Thomas Nelson Community College is a public institution. Computer Information Systems graduates of Thomas Nelson Community College earn a median of about $70,215 a year early in their careers.
Colorado Technical University Colorado Springs came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer information systems schools. Located in the city of Colorado Springs, Colorado Technical University Colorado Springs is a private for-profit institution. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $69,941.
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College earned the #6 position for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Richmond, J Sargeant Reynolds Community College is a public institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from J Sargeant Reynolds Community College make a median of around $68,850 per year.
Salt Lake Community College landed the #7 spot for computer information systems salaries this year. Set in the suburb of Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Community College is a public institution. Computer Information Systems graduates of Salt Lake Community College earn a median of about $83,736 a year early in their careers.
Metropolitan Community College Kansas City earned the #8 position for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Metropolitan Community College Kansas City is a public school located in the city of Kansas City. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from Metropolitan Community College Kansas City typically earn about $65,527 annually.
Corning Community College landed the #9 spot for computer information systems salaries this year. Set in the rural area of Corning, Corning Community College is a public institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from Corning Community College make a median of around $65,068 per year.
Southern New Hampshire University earned the #10 position for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Manchester, Southern New Hampshire University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from Southern New Hampshire University make a median of around $79,310 per year.
Nhti Concords Community College came in at #11 for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of Concord, Nhti Concords Community College is a public institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from Nhti Concords Community College make a median of around $60,528 per year.
Southeast Community College Area came in at #12 for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Lincoln, Southeast Community College Area is a public institution. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from Southeast Community College Area typically earn about $66,541 annually.
Front Range Community College earned the #13 position for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Westminster, Front Range Community College is a public institution. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from Front Range Community College typically earn about $68,311 annually.
Metropolitan Community College Area placed #14 among the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. Set in the city of Omaha, Metropolitan Community College Area is a public institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from Metropolitan Community College Area make a median of around $74,461 per year.
Germanna Community College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer information systems schools. Set in the rural area of Locust Grove, Germanna Community College is a public institution. Computer Information Systems graduates of Germanna Community College earn a median of about $58,941 a year early in their careers.
Saint Louis Community College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer information systems schools. Located in the suburb of Bridgeton, Saint Louis Community College is a public institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from Saint Louis Community College make a median of around $58,203 per year.
The University Of Montana placed #17 among the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. Located in the city of Missoula, The University Of Montana is a public institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from The University Of Montana make a median of around $58,136 per year.
Leeward Community College landed the #18 spot for computer information systems salaries this year. Located in the suburb of Pearl City, Leeward Community College is a public institution. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from Leeward Community College typically earn about $58,040 annually.
Middlesex County College earned the #19 position for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Middlesex County College is a public school located in the suburb of Edison. Computer Information Systems graduates of Middlesex County College earn a median of about $57,027 a year early in their careers.
Northern Essex Community College ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer information systems schools. Northern Essex Community College is a public school located in the suburb of Haverhill. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $56,958.
Lord Fairfax Community College ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer information systems schools. Lord Fairfax Community College is a public school located in the rural area of Middletown. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $56,941.
Florida State College At Jacksonville ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer information systems schools. Set in the city of Jacksonville, Florida State College At Jacksonville is a public institution. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $56,676.
Wake Technical Community College placed #23 among the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. Set in the suburb of Raleigh, Wake Technical Community College is a public institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from Wake Technical Community College make a median of around $65,963 per year.
Cameron University placed #24 among the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. Located in the city of Lawton, Cameron University is a public institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from Cameron University make a median of around $66,065 per year.
Austin Community College District placed #25 among the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. Set in the city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a public institution. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from Austin Community College District typically earn about $64,718 annually.
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This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their computer information systems graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 100 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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