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.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 23 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.
For graduate earnings in computer information systems, no school beat Thomas Nelson Community College this year. Thomas Nelson Community College is a public school located in the suburb of Hampton. Computer Information Systems graduates of Thomas Nelson Community College earn a median of about $70,215 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of Virginia Main Campus earned it the #2 place for computer information systems. Set in the suburb of Charlottesville, University Of Virginia Main Campus is a public institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from University Of Virginia Main Campus make a median of around $160,993 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in computer information systems will find them at J Sargeant Reynolds Community College, which ranked #3. Set in the suburb of Richmond, J Sargeant Reynolds Community College is a public institution. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from J Sargeant Reynolds Community College typically earn about $68,850 annually.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer information systems schools. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a public school located in the city of Blacksburg. Early-career computer information systems graduates from Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University make a median of around $135,082 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at Virginia Commonwealth University earned it the #5 place for computer information systems. Set in the city of Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University is a public institution. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from Virginia Commonwealth University typically earn about $117,373 annually.
University Of Richmond came in at #6 for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of University of Richmond, University Of Richmond is a private not-for-profit institution. Computer Information Systems graduates of University Of Richmond earn a median of about $121,774 a year early in their careers.
Germanna Community College came in at #7 for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Germanna Community College is a public school located in the rural area of Locust Grove. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from Germanna Community College typically earn about $58,941 annually.
James Madison University came in at #8 for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. James Madison University is a public school located in the city of Harrisonburg. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from James Madison University typically earn about $109,603 annually.
George Mason University earned the #9 position for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. George Mason University is a public school located in the suburb of Fairfax. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $127,731.
University Of Mary Washington landed the #10 spot for computer information systems salaries this year. Set in the suburb of Fredericksburg, University Of Mary Washington is a public institution. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $101,708.
Lord Fairfax Community College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer information systems schools. Located in the rural area of Middletown, Lord Fairfax Community College is a public institution. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from Lord Fairfax Community College typically earn about $54,408 annually.
Northern Virginia Community College earned the #12 position for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Annandale, Northern Virginia Community College is a public institution. Computer Information Systems graduates of Northern Virginia Community College earn a median of about $73,013 a year early in their careers.
Virginia Western Community College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer information systems schools. Set in the city of Roanoke, Virginia Western Community College is a public institution. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from Virginia Western Community College typically earn about $50,094 annually.
Liberty University came in at #14 for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit institution. Computer Information Systems graduates of Liberty University earn a median of about $116,280 a year early in their careers.
Old Dominion University placed #15 among the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. Located in the city of Norfolk, Old Dominion University is a public institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from Old Dominion University make a median of around $96,414 per year.
Danville Community College came in at #16 for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Danville, Danville Community College is a public institution. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from Danville Community College typically earn about $44,873 annually.
Strayer University Virginia placed #17 among the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. Located in the city of Arlington, Strayer University Virginia is a private for-profit institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from Strayer University Virginia make a median of around $83,581 per year.
Marymount University earned the #18 position for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Arlington, Marymount 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 $91,788.
Tidewater Community College ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer information systems schools. Tidewater Community College is a public school located in the city of Norfolk. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from Tidewater Community College typically earn about $42,942 annually.
John Tyler Community College placed #20 among the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. Located in the suburb of Chester, John Tyler Community College is a public institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from John Tyler Community College make a median of around $40,984 per year.
Southside Virginia Community College earned the #21 position for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Set in the rural area of Alberta, Southside Virginia Community College is a public institution. Computer Information Systems graduates of Southside Virginia Community College earn a median of about $37,115 a year early in their careers.
Randolph Macon College landed the #22 spot for computer information systems salaries this year. Randolph Macon College is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Ashland. Early-career computer information systems graduates from Randolph Macon College make a median of around $43,825 per year.
Virginia Union University earned the #23 position for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Richmond, Virginia Union University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from Virginia Union University make a median of around $47,180 per year.
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 · 23 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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