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. The schools below stand out for the salaries their computer information systems graduates go on to command.
College Factual analyzed 10 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 Clemson University this year. Clemson University is a public school located in the suburb of Clemson. Computer Information Systems graduates of Clemson University earn a median of about $117,091 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at College Of Charleston earned it the #2 place for computer information systems. College Of Charleston is a public school located in the city of Charleston. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $110,457.
A rank of #3 makes University Of South Carolina Columbia one of the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. Located in the city of Columbia, University Of South Carolina Columbia is a public institution. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from University Of South Carolina Columbia typically earn about $87,069 annually.
A rank of #4 makes Strayer University South Carolina one of the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. Located in the city of Greenville, Strayer University South Carolina is a private for-profit institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from Strayer University South Carolina make a median of around $83,581 per year.
Citadel Military College Of South Carolina produces some of the highest-paid graduates in computer information systems, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Charleston, Citadel Military College Of South Carolina is a public institution. Computer Information Systems graduates of Citadel Military College Of South Carolina earn a median of about $71,213 a year early in their careers.
Winthrop University came in at #6 for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Winthrop University is a public school located in the city of Rock Hill. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from Winthrop University typically earn about $64,302 annually.
Lander University came in at #7 for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of Greenwood, Lander University is a public institution. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $59,232.
University Of South Carolina Upstate earned the #8 position for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. University Of South Carolina Upstate is a public school located in the suburb of Spartanburg. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $59,007.
Coastal Carolina University came in at #9 for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Conway, Coastal Carolina University is a public institution. Computer Information Systems graduates of Coastal Carolina University earn a median of about $69,074 a year early in their careers.
South Carolina State University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer information systems schools. South Carolina State University is a public school located in the town of Orangeburg. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from South Carolina State University typically earn about $75,522 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 · 10 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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