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. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
College Factual analyzed 38 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.
University Of California Davis earned the #1 spot for highest-paid computer information systems graduates in the Far Western Region. Located in the suburb of Davis, University Of California Davis is a public institution. Computer Information Systems graduates of University Of California Davis earn a median of about $143,465 a year early in their careers.
University Of California San Diego came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer information systems schools. Located in the city of La Jolla, University Of California San Diego is a public institution. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $146,806.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of Washington Seattle Campus earned it the #3 place for computer information systems. University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a public school located in the city of Seattle. Computer Information Systems graduates of University Of Washington Seattle Campus earn a median of about $149,479 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #4 makes University Of Washington Tacoma Campus one of the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. Set in the city of Tacoma, University Of Washington Tacoma Campus is a public institution. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $143,314.
Strong graduate earnings at Western Washington University earned it the #5 place for computer information systems. Set in the city of Bellingham, Western Washington University is a public institution. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $129,264.
Leeward Community College earned the #6 position for computer information systems graduate earnings 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.
University Of Washington Bothell Campus landed the #7 spot for computer information systems salaries this year. Set in the suburb of Bothell, University Of Washington Bothell Campus is a public institution. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $121,341.
University Of San Francisco came in at #8 for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of San Francisco, University Of San Francisco is a private not-for-profit institution. Computer Information Systems graduates of University Of San Francisco earn a median of about $132,126 a year early in their careers.
University Of California Berkeley placed #9 among the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. University Of California Berkeley is a public school located in the city of Berkeley. Computer Information Systems graduates of University Of California Berkeley earn a median of about $88,030 a year early in their careers.
University Of Oregon earned the #10 position for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. University Of Oregon is a public school located in the city of Eugene. Computer Information Systems graduates of University Of Oregon earn a median of about $114,332 a year early in their careers.
Azusa Pacific University placed #11 among the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. Azusa Pacific University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Azusa. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from Azusa Pacific University typically earn about $83,541 annually.
Chemeketa Community College came in at #12 for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Chemeketa Community College is a public school located in the suburb of Salem. Early-career computer information systems graduates from Chemeketa Community College make a median of around $53,504 per year.
Westmont College came in at #13 for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Santa Barbara, Westmont College is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $83,026.
Kapiolani Community College placed #14 among the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. Set in the city of Honolulu, Kapiolani Community College is a public institution. Computer Information Systems graduates of Kapiolani Community College earn a median of about $52,486 a year early in their careers.
University Of California Irvine ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer information systems schools. University Of California Irvine is a public school located in the city of Irvine. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $122,422.
Loyola Marymount University placed #16 among the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. Located in the city of Los Angeles, Loyola Marymount University is a private not-for-profit institution. Computer Information Systems graduates of Loyola Marymount University earn a median of about $79,763 a year early in their careers.
Eastern Washington University earned the #17 position for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Cheney, Eastern Washington University is a public institution. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $98,485.
San Joaquin Valley College Visalia placed #18 among the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. San Joaquin Valley College Visalia is a private for-profit school located in the city of Visalia. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $43,276.
Oregon Institute Of Technology came in at #19 for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Oregon Institute Of Technology is a public school located in the town of Klamath Falls. Computer Information Systems graduates of Oregon Institute Of Technology earn a median of about $90,762 a year early in their careers.
Point Loma Nazarene University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer information systems schools. Located in the city of San Diego, Point Loma Nazarene University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from Point Loma Nazarene University typically earn about $71,111 annually.
University Of Phoenix California earned the #21 position for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Ontario, University Of Phoenix California is a private for-profit institution. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from University Of Phoenix California typically earn about $82,540 annually.
University Of Phoenix Hawaii Campus landed the #22 spot for computer information systems salaries this year. University Of Phoenix Hawaii Campus is a private for-profit school located in the suburb of Kapolei. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from University Of Phoenix Hawaii Campus typically earn about $82,540 annually.
University Of Hawaii At Manoa placed #23 among the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. Located in the city of Honolulu, University Of Hawaii At Manoa is a public institution. Computer Information Systems graduates of University Of Hawaii At Manoa earn a median of about $82,864 a year early in their careers.
California State University Northridge placed #24 among the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. Set in the city of Northridge, California State University Northridge is a public institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from California State University Northridge make a median of around $82,112 per year.
California State University Chico ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer information systems schools. Located in the city of Chico, California State University Chico is a public institution. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $90,685.
These schools also send computer information systems graduates into strong-paying careers this year:
The ranking above is published 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 · 38 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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