by our College Data Analytics Team
[Computer Information Systems](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-information-systems-cis/) is a field where your choice of school can shape what you earn after graduation. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
College Factual analyzed 5 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.
Leading the list is The University Of Texas At Dallas, our #1 for computer information systems graduate salaries in Texas. Set in the city of Richardson, The University Of Texas At Dallas is a public institution. Computer Information Systems graduates of The University Of Texas At Dallas earn a median of about $134,087 a year early in their careers.
The University Of Texas At Arlington produces some of the highest-paid graduates in computer information systems, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Arlington, The University Of Texas At Arlington is a public institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from The University Of Texas At Arlington make a median of around $102,557 per year.
University Of Houston came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer information systems schools. Located in the city of Houston, University Of Houston is a public institution. Computer Information Systems graduates of University Of Houston earn a median of about $89,935 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at Texas Womans University earned it the #4 place for computer information systems. Set in the city of Denton, Texas Womans University is a public institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from Texas Womans University make a median of around $69,455 per year.
American Intercontinental University Houston came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer information systems schools. Located in the city of Houston, American Intercontinental University Houston is a private for-profit institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from American Intercontinental University Houston make a median of around $72,662 per year.
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 · 5 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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