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.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 21 schools on the early-career earnings of their computer information systems graduates.
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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.
Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer information systems schools in the Southeast Region. Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus is a public school located in the city of Atlanta. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus typically earn about $191,919 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in computer information systems will find them at George Mason University, which ranked #2. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, George Mason University is a public institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from George Mason University make a median of around $151,577 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at Georgia State University earned it the #3 place for computer information systems. Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia State University is a public institution. Computer Information Systems graduates of Georgia State University earn a median of about $129,650 a year early in their careers.
Emory University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in computer information systems, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory 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 $100,240.
Lipscomb University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in computer information systems, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Nashville, Lipscomb University is a private not-for-profit institution. Computer Information Systems graduates of Lipscomb University earn a median of about $100,054 a year early in their careers.
University Of North Carolina At Charlotte ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer information systems schools. Set in the city of Charlotte, University Of North Carolina At Charlotte is a public institution. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from University Of North Carolina At Charlotte typically earn about $115,800 annually.
The University Of West Florida earned the #7 position for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. The University Of West Florida is a public school located in the rural area of Pensacola. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $106,161.
Florida International University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer information systems schools. Florida International University is a public school located in the suburb of Miami. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from Florida International University typically earn about $110,679 annually.
Nova Southeastern University earned the #9 position for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern 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 $105,017.
Columbus State University placed #10 among the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. Set in the city of Columbus, Columbus State University is a public institution. Computer Information Systems graduates of Columbus State University earn a median of about $87,845 a year early in their careers.
Kennesaw State University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer information systems schools. Located in the suburb of Kennesaw, Kennesaw State University is a public institution. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $98,191.
Middle Tennessee State University earned the #12 position for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Middle Tennessee State University is a public school located in the city of Murfreesboro. Early-career computer information systems graduates from Middle Tennessee State University make a median of around $91,629 per year.
University Of Memphis ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer information systems schools. University Of Memphis is a public school located in the city of Memphis. Early-career computer information systems graduates from University Of Memphis make a median of around $86,810 per year.
Marymount University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer information systems schools. Located in the city of Arlington, Marymount University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from Marymount University make a median of around $85,681 per year.
Liberty University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer information systems schools. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty 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 $85,569.
Florida State University placed #16 among the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. Florida State University is a public school located in the city of Tallahassee. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from Florida State University typically earn about $81,834 annually.
Florida Atlantic University came in at #17 for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Boca Raton, Florida Atlantic University is a public institution. Computer Information Systems graduates of Florida Atlantic University earn a median of about $76,404 a year early in their careers.
University Of Central Florida earned the #18 position for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Orlando, University Of Central Florida is a public institution. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $72,439.
American Intercontinental University Atlanta ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer information systems schools. Located in the city of Atlanta, American Intercontinental University Atlanta is a private for-profit institution. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from American Intercontinental University Atlanta typically earn about $72,662 annually.
Middle Georgia State University landed the #20 spot for computer information systems salaries this year. Middle Georgia State University is a public school located in the city of Macon. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from Middle Georgia State University typically earn about $67,882 annually.
Grantham University ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer information systems schools. Set in the city of LIttle Rock, Grantham University is a public institution. Computer Information Systems graduates of Grantham University earn a median of about $55,187 a year early in their careers.
The ranking above is published 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 · 21 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.