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. The schools below stand out for the salaries their computer information systems graduates go on to command.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools to find where computer information systems graduates earn the most.
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Below are the schools whose computer information systems graduates go on to earn the most.
Leading the list is Western Washington University, our #1 for computer information systems graduate salaries in Washington. Set in the city of Bellingham, Western Washington University is a public institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from Western Washington University make a median of around $129,264 per year.
A rank of #2 makes University Of Washington Bothell Campus one of the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. Located 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.
A rank of #3 makes University Of Washington Seattle Campus one of the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a public school located in the city of Seattle. Early-career computer information systems graduates from University Of Washington Seattle Campus make a median of around $121,341 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of Washington Tacoma Campus earned it the #4 place for computer information systems. University Of Washington Tacoma Campus is a public school located in the city of Tacoma. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from University Of Washington Tacoma Campus typically earn about $121,341 annually.
A rank of #5 makes Eastern Washington University one of the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. Eastern Washington University is a public school located in the town of Cheney. Computer Information Systems graduates of Eastern Washington University earn a median of about $98,485 a year early in their careers.
Central Washington University landed the #6 spot for computer information systems salaries this year. Central Washington University is a public school located in the town of Ellensburg. Computer Information Systems graduates of Central Washington University earn a median of about $73,779 a year early in their careers.
Spokane Falls Community College landed the #7 spot for computer information systems salaries this year. Spokane Falls Community College is a public school located in the city of Spokane. Computer Information Systems graduates of Spokane Falls Community College earn a median of about $34,046 a year early in their careers.
This ranking is produced 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 · 7 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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