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 schools below stand out for the salaries their computer information systems graduates go on to command.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools to find where computer information systems graduates earn the most.
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Below are the schools whose computer information systems graduates go on to earn the most.
For graduate earnings in computer information systems, no school beat University Of Advancing Technology this year. Set in the city of Tempe, University Of Advancing Technology is a private for-profit institution. Computer Information Systems graduates of University Of Advancing Technology earn a median of about $112,633 a year early in their careers.
Arizona State University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer information systems schools. Set in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a public institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from Arizona State University make a median of around $97,416 per year.
Arizona State University Skysong came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer information systems schools. Located in the city of Scottsdale, Arizona State University Skysong is a public institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from Arizona State University Skysong make a median of around $97,416 per year.
A rank of #4 makes University Of Phoenix Arizona one of the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. Set in the city of Phoenix, University Of Phoenix Arizona is a private for-profit institution. Computer Information Systems graduates of University Of Phoenix Arizona earn a median of about $72,815 a year early in their careers.
University Of Arizona produces some of the highest-paid graduates in computer information systems, landing the #5 spot this year. University Of Arizona is a public school located in the city of Tucson. Early-career computer information systems graduates from University Of Arizona make a median of around $98,380 per year.
Grand Canyon University came in at #6 for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Phoenix, Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit institution. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $111,328.
American Intercontinental University Online came in at #7 for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Chandler, American Intercontinental University Online is a private for-profit institution. Computer Information Systems graduates of American Intercontinental University Online earn a median of about $68,519 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 · 7 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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