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 highest-paying schools turn a computer information systems degree into the strongest early-career earnings.
College Factual analyzed 4 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.
Simpson College tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer information systems schools in Iowa. Located 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.
Students chasing top earnings in computer information systems will find them at Drake University, which ranked #2. Set 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.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of Iowa earned it the #3 place for computer information systems. Located in the city of Iowa City, University Of Iowa is a public institution. Computer Information Systems graduates of University Of Iowa earn a median of about $87,019 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in computer information systems will find them at Iowa State University, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Ames, Iowa State University is a public institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from Iowa State University make a median of around $60,397 per year.
The ranking above is published 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 · 4 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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