by our College Data Analytics Team
[Computer Information Systems](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-information-systems-cis/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. The schools below stand out for the salaries their computer information systems graduates go on to command.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 12 schools on the early-career earnings of their computer information systems graduates.
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If you want to know which schools send computer information systems graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
University Of Notre Dame tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer information systems schools in Indiana. University Of Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Notre Dame. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $149,206.
Butler University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer information systems schools. Set in the city of Indianapolis, Butler University is a private not-for-profit institution. Computer Information Systems graduates of Butler University earn a median of about $93,188 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in computer information systems will find them at Purdue University Main Campus, which ranked #3. Set in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Main Campus is a public institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from Purdue University Main Campus make a median of around $94,597 per year.
University Of Southern Indiana came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer information systems schools. University Of Southern Indiana is a public school located in the suburb of Evansville. Early-career computer information systems graduates from University Of Southern Indiana make a median of around $77,890 per year.
Purdue University Global produces some of the highest-paid graduates in computer information systems, landing the #5 spot this year. Purdue University Global is a public school located in the city of West Lafayette. Computer Information Systems graduates of Purdue University Global earn a median of about $83,077 a year early in their careers.
Indiana University Bloomington landed the #6 spot for computer information systems salaries this year. Located in the city of Bloomington, Indiana University Bloomington is a public institution. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $90,630.
Ivy Tech Community College earned the #7 position for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a public institution. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from Ivy Tech Community College typically earn about $44,295 annually.
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis landed the #8 spot for computer information systems salaries this year. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is a public institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis make a median of around $82,349 per year.
Indiana University Southeast landed the #9 spot for computer information systems salaries this year. Set in the suburb of New Albany, Indiana University Southeast is a public institution. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $64,067.
Purdue University Northwest landed the #10 spot for computer information systems salaries this year. Purdue University Northwest is a public school located in the suburb of Hammond. Early-career computer information systems graduates from Purdue University Northwest make a median of around $61,699 per year.
Indiana State University came in at #11 for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Terre Haute, Indiana State University is a public institution. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from Indiana State University typically earn about $64,908 annually.
Indiana University Kokomo earned the #12 position for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Kokomo, Indiana University Kokomo is a public institution. Computer Information Systems graduates of Indiana University Kokomo earn a median of about $57,469 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 · 12 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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