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 22 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying computer information systems schools.
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Below are the schools whose computer information systems graduates go on to earn the most.
Our analysis ranked Central Piedmont Community College the top school for computer information systems graduate earnings in North Carolina. Located in the city of Charlotte, Central Piedmont Community College is a public institution. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $58,960.
Strong graduate earnings at Wake Technical Community College earned it the #2 place for computer information systems. Set in the suburb of Raleigh, Wake Technical Community College is a public institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from Wake Technical Community College make a median of around $65,963 per year.
East Carolina University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer information systems schools. Located in the city of Greenville, East Carolina University is a public institution. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from East Carolina University typically earn about $103,222 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at Wayne Community College earned it the #4 place for computer information systems. Wayne Community College is a public school located in the city of Goldsboro. Early-career computer information systems graduates from Wayne Community College make a median of around $48,163 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in computer information systems will find them at Guilford College, which ranked #5. Guilford College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Greensboro. Early-career computer information systems graduates from Guilford College make a median of around $78,063 per year.
Durham Technical Community College placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. Set in the city of Durham, Durham Technical Community College is a public institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from Durham Technical Community College make a median of around $46,270 per year.
North Carolina Central University landed the #7 spot for computer information systems salaries this year. North Carolina Central University is a public school located in the city of Durham. Computer Information Systems graduates of North Carolina Central University earn a median of about $74,597 a year early in their careers.
Strayer University North Carolina earned the #8 position for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Greensboro, Strayer University North Carolina is a private for-profit institution. Computer Information Systems graduates of Strayer University North Carolina earn a median of about $83,581 a year early in their careers.
Pitt Community College earned the #9 position for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Pitt Community College is a public school located in the suburb of Winterville. Computer Information Systems graduates of Pitt Community College earn a median of about $44,213 a year early in their careers.
Guilford Technical Community College earned the #10 position for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Guilford Technical Community College is a public school located in the suburb of Jamestown. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from Guilford Technical Community College typically earn about $45,642 annually.
Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College came in at #11 for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Asheville, Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College is a public institution. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $41,027.
Fayetteville Technical Community College landed the #12 spot for computer information systems salaries this year. Fayetteville Technical Community College is a public school located in the city of Fayetteville. Early-career computer information systems graduates from Fayetteville Technical Community College make a median of around $47,464 per year.
Rowan Cabarrus Community College landed the #13 spot for computer information systems salaries this year. Set in the suburb of Salisbury, Rowan Cabarrus Community College is a public institution. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $43,337.
Forsyth Technical Community College earned the #14 position for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Winston-Salem, Forsyth Technical Community College is a public institution. Computer Information Systems graduates of Forsyth Technical Community College earn a median of about $38,837 a year early in their careers.
Campbell University placed #15 among the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. Set in the town of Buies Creek, Campbell 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 $70,801.
Davidson County Community College landed the #16 spot for computer information systems salaries this year. Located in the rural area of Thomasville, Davidson County Community College is a public institution. Computer Information Systems graduates of Davidson County Community College earn a median of about $36,070 a year early in their careers.
University Of North Carolina At Charlotte placed #17 among the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. Located in the city of Charlotte, University Of North Carolina At Charlotte is a public institution. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $60,639.
University Of North Carolina At Pembroke came in at #18 for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Pembroke, University Of North Carolina At Pembroke is a public institution. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from University Of North Carolina At Pembroke typically earn about $68,412 annually.
University Of North Carolina At Wilmington earned the #19 position for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Wilmington, University Of North Carolina At Wilmington is a public institution. Computer Information Systems graduates of University Of North Carolina At Wilmington earn a median of about $54,105 a year early in their careers.
North Carolina Wesleyan College came in at #20 for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Rocky Mount, North Carolina Wesleyan College is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $62,563.
Winston Salem State University earned the #21 position for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Winston-Salem, Winston Salem State University is a public institution. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $62,915.
Johnson C Smith University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer information systems schools. Johnson C Smith University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Charlotte. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $60,754.
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 · 22 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.