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. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
College Factual analyzed 8 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying computer information systems schools.
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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.
New York University earned the #1 spot for highest-paid computer information systems graduates in New York. Set in the city of New York, New York University is a private not-for-profit institution. Computer Information Systems graduates of New York University earn a median of about $196,380 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in computer information systems will find them at Columbia University In The City Of New York, which ranked #2. Columbia University In The City Of New York is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. Early-career computer information systems graduates from Columbia University In The City Of New York make a median of around $143,645 per year.
Cornell University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in computer information systems, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Ithaca, Cornell University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from Cornell University typically earn about $123,586 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in computer information systems will find them at Fordham University, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Bronx, Fordham University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from Fordham University typically earn about $112,394 annually.
Syracuse University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in computer information systems, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Syracuse, Syracuse University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from Syracuse University typically earn about $102,205 annually.
Marist College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer information systems schools. Marist College is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Poughkeepsie. Early-career computer information systems graduates from Marist College make a median of around $87,187 per year.
New York Institute Of Technology landed the #7 spot for computer information systems salaries this year. Located in the rural area of Old Westbury, New York Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from New York Institute Of Technology make a median of around $85,306 per year.
Touro College came in at #8 for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of New York, Touro College is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from Touro College make a median of around $59,895 per 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 · 8 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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