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 highest-paying schools turn a computer information systems degree into the strongest early-career earnings.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 9 schools on the early-career earnings of their computer information systems graduates.
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Below are the schools whose computer information systems graduates go on to earn the most.
University Of Wisconsin Madison earned the #1 spot for highest-paid computer information systems graduates in Wisconsin. Set in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from University Of Wisconsin Madison make a median of around $118,588 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire earned it the #2 place for computer information systems. Located in the city of Eau Claire, University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire is a public institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire make a median of around $103,420 per year.
A rank of #3 makes Marquette University one of the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. Set in the city of Milwaukee, Marquette University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from Marquette University make a median of around $96,813 per year.
University Of Wisconsin Platteville produces some of the highest-paid graduates in computer information systems, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the town of Platteville, University Of Wisconsin Platteville is a public institution. Computer Information Systems graduates of University Of Wisconsin Platteville earn a median of about $91,450 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #5 makes University Of Wisconsin La Crosse one of the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. Located in the city of La Crosse, University Of Wisconsin La Crosse is a public institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from University Of Wisconsin La Crosse make a median of around $96,251 per year.
Lakeland College came in at #6 for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Lakeland College is a private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Plymouth. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $75,642.
University Of Wisconsin Whitewater earned the #7 position for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. University Of Wisconsin Whitewater is a public school located in the town of Whitewater. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Whitewater typically earn about $93,941 annually.
University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point placed #8 among the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point is a public school located in the town of Stevens Point. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $82,489.
University Of Wisconsin Stout earned the #9 position for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Menomonie, University Of Wisconsin Stout is a public institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from University Of Wisconsin Stout make a median of around $80,831 per year.
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 · 9 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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