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 schools below stand out for the salaries their computer information systems graduates go on to command.
College Factual analyzed 61 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying computer information systems schools.
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Leading the list is Oberlin College, our #1 for computer information systems graduate salaries in the Great Lakes Region. Set in the town of Oberlin, Oberlin 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 $156,925.
A rank of #2 makes University Of Michigan Ann Arbor one of the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. Set in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a public institution. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $153,297.
A rank of #3 makes University Of Notre Dame one of the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. Located in the suburb of Notre Dame, University Of Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from University Of Notre Dame make a median of around $149,206 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign earned it the #4 place for computer information systems. Located in the city of Champaign, University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a public institution. Computer Information Systems graduates of University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign earn a median of about $113,503 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of Wisconsin Madison earned it the #5 place for computer information systems. Located in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public institution. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $118,588.
Ohio State University Main Campus placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. Set in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a public institution. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $109,946.
Butler University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer information systems schools. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Butler University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $93,188.
Michigan State University landed the #8 spot for computer information systems salaries this year. Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State University is a public institution. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from Michigan State University typically earn about $105,539 annually.
Wayne State University landed the #9 spot for computer information systems salaries this year. Set in the city of Detroit, Wayne State University is a public institution. Computer Information Systems graduates of Wayne State University earn a median of about $102,611 a year early in their careers.
University Of Michigan Dearborn placed #10 among the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. Set in the city of Dearborn, University Of Michigan Dearborn is a public institution. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from University Of Michigan Dearborn typically earn about $99,124 annually.
University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire placed #11 among the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. Located in the city of Eau Claire, University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire is a public institution. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $103,420.
Northern Michigan University landed the #12 spot for computer information systems salaries this year. Northern Michigan University is a public school located in the town of Marquette. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from Northern Michigan University typically earn about $83,894 annually.
Purdue University Main Campus ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer information systems schools. Set in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Main Campus is a public institution. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $94,597.
Northwood University Michigan came in at #14 for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Northwood University Michigan is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Midland. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from Northwood University Michigan typically earn about $80,446 annually.
Eastern Michigan University landed the #15 spot for computer information systems salaries this year. Set in the suburb of Ypsilanti, Eastern Michigan University is a public institution. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $101,172.
Oakland University came in at #16 for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Oakland University is a public school located in the suburb of Rochester Hills. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $95,581.
University Of Southern Indiana earned the #17 position for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Evansville, University Of Southern Indiana is a public institution. Computer Information Systems graduates of University Of Southern Indiana earn a median of about $77,890 a year early in their careers.
Grand Valley State University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer information systems schools. Located in the town of Allendale, Grand Valley State University is a public institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from Grand Valley State University make a median of around $95,198 per year.
University Of Wisconsin Platteville placed #19 among the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. University Of Wisconsin Platteville is a public school located in the town of Platteville. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $91,450.
Marquette University placed #20 among the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. Set in the city of Milwaukee, Marquette University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from Marquette University typically earn about $96,813 annually.
University Of Wisconsin La Crosse ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer information systems schools. Located in the city of La Crosse, University Of Wisconsin La Crosse is a public institution. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin La Crosse typically earn about $96,251 annually.
Wright State University Main Campus earned the #22 position for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Dayton, Wright State University Main Campus is a public institution. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $88,697.
Miami University Hamilton came in at #23 for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Hamilton, Miami University Hamilton is a public institution. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $87,316.
Miami University Middletown earned the #24 position for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Middletown, Miami University Middletown is a public institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from Miami University Middletown make a median of around $87,316 per year.
Saginaw Valley State University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer information systems schools. Set in the suburb of University Center, Saginaw Valley State University is a public institution. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $83,464.
These schools also send computer information systems graduates into strong-paying careers this year:
This list is compiled 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 · 61 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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