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 42 schools on the early-career earnings of their computer information systems graduates.
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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 Metropolitan Community College Kansas City this year. Located in the city of Kansas City, Metropolitan Community College Kansas City is a public institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from Metropolitan Community College Kansas City make a median of around $65,527 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in computer information systems will find them at Simpson College, which ranked #2. Set in the town of Indianola, Simpson College is a private not-for-profit institution. Computer Information Systems graduates of Simpson College earn a median of about $99,317 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at Macalester College earned it the #3 place for computer information systems. Set in the city of Saint Paul, Macalester College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from Macalester College typically earn about $122,063 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at Southeast Community College Area earned it the #4 place for computer information systems. Located in the city of Lincoln, Southeast Community College Area is a public institution. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $66,541.
Students chasing top earnings in computer information systems will find them at Metropolitan Community College Area, which ranked #5. Metropolitan Community College Area is a public school located in the city of Omaha. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from Metropolitan Community College Area typically earn about $74,461 annually.
Saint Louis Community College came in at #6 for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Bridgeton, Saint Louis Community College is a public institution. Computer Information Systems graduates of Saint Louis Community College earn a median of about $58,203 a year early in their careers.
South Dakota School Of Mines And Technology came in at #7 for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. South Dakota School Of Mines And Technology is a public school located in the city of Rapid City. Computer Information Systems graduates of South Dakota School Of Mines And Technology earn a median of about $103,595 a year early in their careers.
Missouri University Of Science And Technology placed #8 among the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. Missouri University Of Science And Technology is a public school located in the town of Rolla. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $101,982.
South Dakota State University placed #9 among the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. Located in the town of Brookings, South Dakota State University is a public institution. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $101,471.
Walden University earned the #10 position for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Minneapolis, Walden University is a private for-profit institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from Walden University make a median of around $88,065 per year.
Minnesota State University Mankato earned the #11 position for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Minnesota State University Mankato is a public school located in the city of Mankato. Computer Information Systems graduates of Minnesota State University Mankato earn a median of about $94,873 a year early in their careers.
University Of Missouri Columbia landed the #12 spot for computer information systems salaries this year. Located in the city of Columbia, University Of Missouri Columbia is a public institution. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from University Of Missouri Columbia typically earn about $93,018 annually.
Capella University came in at #13 for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Minneapolis, Capella University is a private for-profit institution. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from Capella University typically earn about $90,245 annually.
Central Community College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer information systems schools. Set in the city of Grand Island, Central Community College is a public institution. Computer Information Systems graduates of Central Community College earn a median of about $50,423 a year early in their careers.
Drake University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer information systems schools. Located in the city of Des Moines, Drake University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from Drake University make a median of around $92,007 per year.
University Of Central Missouri earned the #16 position for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of Warrensburg, University Of Central Missouri is a public institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from University Of Central Missouri make a median of around $78,580 per year.
University Of Kansas placed #17 among the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. Set in the city of Lawrence, University Of Kansas is a public institution. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $94,912.
Saint Louis University Main Campus came in at #18 for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Saint Louis, Saint Louis University Main Campus is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $95,914.
Kansas State University placed #19 among the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. Kansas State University is a public school located in the city of Manhattan. Computer Information Systems graduates of Kansas State University earn a median of about $76,385 a year early in their careers.
Columbia College Missouri landed the #20 spot for computer information systems salaries this year. Located in the city of Columbia, Columbia College Missouri is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from Columbia College Missouri make a median of around $75,640 per year.
Northwest Missouri State University landed the #21 spot for computer information systems salaries this year. Located in the town of Maryville, Northwest Missouri State University is a public institution. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from Northwest Missouri State University typically earn about $87,195 annually.
Bethel University Minnesota landed the #22 spot for computer information systems salaries this year. Set in the suburb of Saint Paul, Bethel University Minnesota is a private not-for-profit institution. Computer Information Systems graduates of Bethel University Minnesota earn a median of about $73,942 a year early in their careers.
Minnesota State Community And Technical College earned the #23 position for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Located in the rural area of Fergus Falls, Minnesota State Community And Technical College is a public institution. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from Minnesota State Community And Technical College typically earn about $44,836 annually.
Lindenwood University landed the #24 spot for computer information systems salaries this year. Lindenwood University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Charles. Early-career computer information systems graduates from Lindenwood University make a median of around $91,421 per year.
University Of North Dakota placed #25 among the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. Located in the city of Grand Forks, University Of North Dakota is a public institution. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $82,886.
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s highest-paid computer information systems ranking:
This ranking is produced 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 · 42 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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