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 schools below stand out for the salaries their computer information systems graduates go on to command.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 34 schools to find where computer information systems graduates earn the most.
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Below are the schools whose computer information systems graduates go on to earn the most.
University Of Pennsylvania earned the #1 spot for highest-paid computer information systems graduates in Pennsylvania. Set in the city of Philadelphia, University Of Pennsylvania is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from University Of Pennsylvania typically earn about $298,016 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at Swarthmore College earned it the #2 place for computer information systems. Located in the suburb of Swarthmore, Swarthmore College is a private not-for-profit institution. Computer Information Systems graduates of Swarthmore College earn a median of about $153,172 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in computer information systems will find them at West Chester University Of Pennsylvania, which ranked #3. Located in the suburb of West Chester, West Chester University Of Pennsylvania is a public institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from West Chester University Of Pennsylvania make a median of around $107,187 per year.
Lehigh University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in computer information systems, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Bethlehem, Lehigh University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from Lehigh University make a median of around $120,356 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at Villanova University earned it the #5 place for computer information systems. Villanova University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Villanova. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from Villanova University typically earn about $105,266 annually.
Temple University placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a public institution. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $104,762.
Wilkes University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer information systems schools. Located in the city of Wilkes-Barre, Wilkes 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 $83,041.
Duquesne University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer information systems schools. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Duquesne University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from Duquesne University typically earn about $90,589 annually.
East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania earned the #9 position for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania is a public school located in the town of East Stroudsburg. Early-career computer information systems graduates from East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania make a median of around $91,900 per year.
Community College Of Allegheny County earned the #10 position for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Community College Of Allegheny County is a public school located in the city of Pittsburgh. Computer Information Systems graduates of Community College Of Allegheny County earn a median of about $55,759 a year early in their careers.
Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania earned the #11 position for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania is a public school located in the town of Shippensburg. Computer Information Systems graduates of Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of about $74,598 a year early in their careers.
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College earned the #12 position for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Set in the rural area of Johnstown, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is a public institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from Pennsylvania Highlands Community College make a median of around $45,316 per year.
Strayer University Pennsylvania landed the #13 spot for computer information systems salaries this year. Set in the suburb of Trevose, Strayer University Pennsylvania is a private for-profit institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from Strayer University Pennsylvania make a median of around $83,581 per year.
Peirce College placed #14 among the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Peirce College is a private not-for-profit institution. Computer Information Systems graduates of Peirce College earn a median of about $82,889 a year early in their careers.
Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania earned the #15 position for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Slippery Rock, Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania is a public institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania make a median of around $82,757 per year.
Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer information systems schools. Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus is a public school located in the town of Indiana. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $86,866.
Misericordia University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer information systems schools. Located in the suburb of Dallas, Misericordia University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from Misericordia University make a median of around $66,316 per year.
Millersville University Of Pennsylvania came in at #18 for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Millersville, Millersville University Of Pennsylvania is a public institution. Computer Information Systems graduates of Millersville University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of about $81,132 a year early in their careers.
Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania came in at #19 for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Kutztown, Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania is a public institution. Computer Information Systems graduates of Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of about $84,642 a year early in their careers.
La Salle University placed #20 among the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. Located in the city of Philadelphia, La Salle University is a private not-for-profit institution. Computer Information Systems graduates of La Salle University earn a median of about $58,662 a year early in their careers.
Arcadia University landed the #21 spot for computer information systems salaries this year. Located in the suburb of Glenside, Arcadia 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 $70,538.
Saint Francis University placed #22 among the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. Saint Francis University is a private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Loretto. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from Saint Francis University typically earn about $57,807 annually.
Pennsylvania College Of Technology earned the #23 position for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Williamsport, Pennsylvania College Of Technology is a public institution. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from Pennsylvania College Of Technology typically earn about $56,714 annually.
Keystone College came in at #24 for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of La Plume, Keystone College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from Keystone College typically earn about $53,443 annually.
Harrisburg University Of Science And Technology came in at #25 for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Harrisburg, Harrisburg University Of Science And Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $59,153.
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s highest-paid computer information systems ranking:
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 · 34 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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