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. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
College Factual analyzed 4 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.
George Washington University tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer information systems schools in District of Columbia. George Washington University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. Computer Information Systems graduates of George Washington University earn a median of about $140,173 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of The District Of Columbia earned it the #2 place for computer information systems. Set in the city of Washington, University Of The District Of Columbia is a public institution. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from University Of The District Of Columbia typically earn about $84,616 annually.
A rank of #3 makes Strayer University District Of Columbia one of the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. Set in the city of Washington, Strayer University District Of Columbia is a private for-profit institution. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from Strayer University District Of Columbia typically earn about $83,581 annually.
Strayer University Global Region came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer information systems schools. Strayer University Global Region is a private for-profit school located in the city of Washington. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $83,581.
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 · 4 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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