by our College Data Analytics Team
[Computer Information Systems](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-information-systems-cis/) is a field where your choice of school can shape what you earn after graduation. 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 32 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.
Our analysis ranked Yale University the top school for computer information systems graduate earnings in the New England Region. Set in the city of New Haven, Yale 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 $271,466.
A rank of #2 makes Northeastern University one of the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. Set in the city of Boston, Northeastern University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from Northeastern University typically earn about $149,127 annually.
Northeastern University Global Network produces some of the highest-paid graduates in computer information systems, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Boston, Northeastern University Global Network is a private not-for-profit institution. Computer Information Systems graduates of Northeastern University Global Network earn a median of about $149,127 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at Wellesley College earned it the #4 place for computer information systems. Wellesley College is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Wellesley. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $100,644.
University Of Massachusetts Amherst produces some of the highest-paid graduates in computer information systems, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Amherst, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a public institution. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from University Of Massachusetts Amherst typically earn about $100,600 annually.
Nhti Concords Community College landed the #6 spot for computer information systems salaries this year. Located in the town of Concord, Nhti Concords Community College is a public institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from Nhti Concords Community College make a median of around $60,528 per year.
Bryant University placed #7 among the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. Set in the suburb of Smithfield, Bryant 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 $96,693.
University Of Connecticut landed the #8 spot for computer information systems salaries this year. Set in the town of Storrs, University Of Connecticut is a public institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from University Of Connecticut make a median of around $122,606 per year.
Northern Essex Community College came in at #9 for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Haverhill, Northern Essex Community College is a public institution. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $56,958.
Bentley University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer information systems schools. Located in the city of Waltham, Bentley 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 $116,980.
University Of New Hampshire At Manchester landed the #11 spot for computer information systems salaries this year. University Of New Hampshire At Manchester is a public school located in the city of Manchester. Early-career computer information systems graduates from University Of New Hampshire At Manchester make a median of around $110,370 per year.
University Of New Hampshire Main Campus earned the #12 position for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Durham, University Of New Hampshire Main Campus is a public institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from University Of New Hampshire Main Campus make a median of around $110,370 per year.
University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth landed the #13 spot for computer information systems salaries this year. University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth is a public school located in the suburb of North Dartmouth. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $97,833.
University Of Rhode Island ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer information systems schools. University Of Rhode Island is a public school located in the suburb of Kingston. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from University Of Rhode Island typically earn about $111,170 annually.
Massachusetts College Of Liberal Arts landed the #15 spot for computer information systems salaries this year. Located in the town of North Adams, Massachusetts College Of Liberal Arts is a public institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from Massachusetts College Of Liberal Arts make a median of around $91,080 per year.
Central Connecticut State University earned the #16 position for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of New Britain, Central Connecticut State University is a public institution. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from Central Connecticut State University typically earn about $104,520 annually.
Eastern Connecticut State University placed #17 among the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. Set in the town of Willimantic, Eastern Connecticut State University is a public institution. Computer Information Systems graduates of Eastern Connecticut State University earn a median of about $83,322 a year early in their careers.
Western Connecticut State University earned the #18 position for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Danbury, Western Connecticut State University is a public institution. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from Western Connecticut State University typically earn about $77,969 annually.
Southern New Hampshire University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer information systems schools. Southern New Hampshire University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Manchester. Computer Information Systems graduates of Southern New Hampshire University earn a median of about $78,680 a year early in their careers.
Sacred Heart University earned the #20 position for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Fairfield, Sacred Heart 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 $92,216.
University Of Massachusetts Boston landed the #21 spot for computer information systems salaries this year. University Of Massachusetts Boston is a public school located in the city of Boston. Early-career computer information systems graduates from University Of Massachusetts Boston make a median of around $85,753 per year.
Mount Wachusett Community College came in at #22 for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Gardner, Mount Wachusett Community College is a public institution. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $43,339.
Southern Connecticut State University placed #23 among the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. Located in the city of New Haven, Southern Connecticut State University is a public institution. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $78,251.
Plymouth State University placed #24 among the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. Set in the town of Plymouth, Plymouth State University is a public institution. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from Plymouth State University typically earn about $65,516 annually.
Worcester State University came in at #25 for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Worcester, Worcester State University is a public institution. Computer Information Systems graduates of Worcester State University earn a median of about $79,279 a year early in their careers.
These schools also send computer information systems graduates into strong-paying careers this 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 · 32 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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