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.
College Factual analyzed 16 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.
For graduate earnings in computer information systems, no school beat Harvard University this year. Located in the city of Cambridge, Harvard University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from Harvard University make a median of around $158,673 per year.
A rank of #2 makes Wellesley College one of the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. Wellesley College is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Wellesley. Early-career computer information systems graduates from Wellesley College make a median of around $100,644 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of Massachusetts Amherst earned it the #3 place for computer information systems. Set in the city of Amherst, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a public institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from University Of Massachusetts Amherst make a median of around $100,600 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in computer information systems will find them at Northern Essex Community College, which ranked #4. Located in the suburb of Haverhill, Northern Essex Community College is a public institution. Computer Information Systems graduates of Northern Essex Community College earn a median of about $56,958 a year early in their careers.
Bentley University came in at #5 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. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from Bentley University typically earn about $116,980 annually.
Northeastern University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer information systems schools. Set in the city of Boston, Northeastern University is a private not-for-profit institution. Computer Information Systems graduates of Northeastern University earn a median of about $149,127 a year early in their careers.
Northeastern University Global Network placed #7 among the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. Northeastern University Global Network is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. Early-career computer information systems graduates from Northeastern University Global Network make a median of around $149,127 per year.
University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth placed #8 among the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. Located in the suburb of North Dartmouth, University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth is a public institution. Computer Information Systems graduates of University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth earn a median of about $97,833 a year early in their careers.
Massachusetts College Of Liberal Arts came in at #9 for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Massachusetts College Of Liberal Arts is a public school located in the town of North Adams. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $91,080.
University Of Massachusetts Lowell ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer information systems schools. Located in the suburb of Lowell, University Of Massachusetts Lowell is a public institution. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $113,649.
University Of Massachusetts Boston earned the #11 position for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Boston, University Of Massachusetts Boston is a public institution. Computer Information Systems graduates of University Of Massachusetts Boston earn a median of about $85,753 a year early in their careers.
Mount Wachusett Community College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer information systems schools. Located in the suburb of Gardner, Mount Wachusett Community College is a public institution. Computer Information Systems graduates of Mount Wachusett Community College earn a median of about $43,339 a year early in their careers.
Worcester State University landed the #13 spot for computer information systems salaries this year. Set in the city of Worcester, Worcester State University is a public institution. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from Worcester State University typically earn about $79,279 annually.
Framingham State University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer information systems schools. Located in the city of Framingham, Framingham State University is a public institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from Framingham State University make a median of around $63,538 per year.
Salem State University came in at #15 for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Salem State University is a public school located in the suburb of Salem. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from Salem State University typically earn about $57,706 annually.
Fitchburg State University earned the #16 position for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Fitchburg, Fitchburg State University is a public institution. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from Fitchburg State University typically earn about $47,508 annually.
This list is compiled 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 · 16 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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