by our College Data Analytics Team
[Computer Information Systems](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-information-systems-cis/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
College Factual analyzed 100 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying computer information systems schools.
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Below are the schools whose computer information systems graduates go on to earn the most.
Our analysis ranked University Of Pennsylvania the top school for computer information systems graduate earnings in the United States. Located in the city of Philadelphia, University Of Pennsylvania is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from University Of Pennsylvania typically earn about $298,016 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in computer information systems will find them at Yale University, which ranked #2. Located in the city of New Haven, Yale University is a private not-for-profit institution. Computer Information Systems graduates of Yale University earn a median of about $271,466 a year early in their careers.
Rice University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer information systems schools. Set in the city of Houston, Rice University is a private not-for-profit institution. Computer Information Systems graduates of Rice University earn a median of about $213,603 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #4 makes Oberlin College one of the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. Located in the town of Oberlin, Oberlin College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from Oberlin College typically earn about $156,925 annually.
Johns Hopkins University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer information systems schools. Johns Hopkins University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baltimore. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from Johns Hopkins University typically earn about $183,104 annually.
University Of Michigan Ann Arbor placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. Set in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a public institution. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from University Of Michigan Ann Arbor typically earn about $153,297 annually.
Northeastern University placed #7 among the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. Northeastern University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from Northeastern University typically earn about $149,127 annually.
Northeastern University Global Network placed #8 among the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. Located in the city of Boston, Northeastern University Global Network is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from Northeastern University Global Network typically earn about $149,127 annually.
Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer information systems schools. Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus is a public institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus make a median of around $155,126 per year.
Swarthmore College came in at #10 for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Swarthmore, Swarthmore College is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from Swarthmore College make a median of around $153,172 per year.
University Of Virginia Main Campus earned the #11 position for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. University Of Virginia Main Campus is a public school located in the suburb of Charlottesville. Computer Information Systems graduates of University Of Virginia Main Campus earn a median of about $160,993 a year early in their careers.
The University Of Texas At Austin placed #12 among the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. Located in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a public institution. Computer Information Systems graduates of The University Of Texas At Austin earn a median of about $132,436 a year early in their careers.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute came in at #13 for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Troy, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute make a median of around $170,829 per year.
Cornell University came in at #14 for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Cornell University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Ithaca. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from Cornell University typically earn about $140,860 annually.
University Of Notre Dame landed the #15 spot for computer information systems salaries this year. Located in the suburb of Notre Dame, University Of Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from University Of Notre Dame typically earn about $149,206 annually.
University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign placed #16 among the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. Located in the city of Champaign, University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a public institution. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign typically earn about $113,503 annually.
University Of Advancing Technology landed the #17 spot for computer information systems salaries this year. University Of Advancing Technology is a private for-profit school located in the city of Tempe. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from University Of Advancing Technology typically earn about $112,633 annually.
New York University placed #18 among the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. Set in the city of New York, New York University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from New York University make a median of around $149,736 per year.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University landed the #19 spot for computer information systems salaries this year. Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a public institution. Computer Information Systems graduates of Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University earn a median of about $135,082 a year early in their careers.
University Of California Davis earned the #20 position for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Davis, University Of California Davis is a public institution. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $143,465.
West Chester University Of Pennsylvania landed the #21 spot for computer information systems salaries this year. West Chester University Of Pennsylvania is a public school located in the suburb of West Chester. Computer Information Systems graduates of West Chester University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of about $107,187 a year early in their careers.
University Of Florida landed the #22 spot for computer information systems salaries this year. University Of Florida is a public school located in the city of Gainesville. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from University Of Florida typically earn about $128,097 annually.
University Of Florida Online placed #23 among the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. Located in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida Online is a public institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from University Of Florida Online make a median of around $128,097 per year.
Rutgers University Camden ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer information systems schools. Set in the city of Camden, Rutgers University Camden is a public institution. Computer Information Systems graduates of Rutgers University Camden earn a median of about $131,153 a year early in their careers.
Rutgers University New Brunswick landed the #25 spot for computer information systems salaries this year. Located in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a public institution. Computer Information Systems graduates of Rutgers University New Brunswick earn a median of about $131,153 a year early in their careers.
These schools also send computer information systems graduates into strong-paying careers this year:
These institutions also earned high marks for computer information systems graduate pay:
| Rank | College | Location | Avg Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #51 | University Of Washington Seattle Campus | Seattle, WA | $121,341 | Full Report |
| #52 | University Of Washington Tacoma Campus | Tacoma, WA | $121,341 | Full Report |
| #53 | Villanova University | Villanova, PA | $105,266 | Full Report |
| #54 | Western Governors University | Salt Lake City, UT | $103,842 | Full Report |
| #55 | Texas Tech University | Lubbock, TX | $106,327 | Full Report |
| #56 | George Mason University | Fairfax, VA | $111,615 | Full Report |
| #57 | The University Of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL | $102,009 | Full Report |
| #58 | Clemson University | Clemson, SC | $117,091 | Full Report |
| #59 | Bentley University | Waltham, MA | $116,980 | Full Report |
| #60 | University Of Delaware | Newark, DE | $111,532 | Full Report |
| #61 | University Of New Hampshire At Manchester | Manchester, NH | $110,370 | Full Report |
| #62 | University Of New Hampshire Main Campus | Durham, NH | $110,370 | Full Report |
| #63 | South Dakota School Of Mines And Technology | Rapid City, SD | $103,595 | Full Report |
| #64 | University Of California Berkeley | Berkeley, CA | $88,030 | Full Report |
These schools earned honorable mentions for computer information systems graduate pay:
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This ranking is produced by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries computer information systems graduates go on to earn early in their careers, 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.