by our College Data Analytics Team
[Computer Information Systems](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-information-systems-cis/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 10 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.
Leading the list is Macalester College, our #1 for computer information systems graduate salaries in Minnesota. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Macalester College is a private not-for-profit institution. Computer Information Systems graduates of Macalester College earn a median of about $122,063 a year early in their careers.
Minnesota State University Mankato produces some of the highest-paid graduates in computer information systems, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State University Mankato is a public institution. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from Minnesota State University Mankato typically earn about $94,873 annually.
University Of St Thomas Minnesota came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer information systems schools. Set in the city of Saint Paul, University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $123,642.
A rank of #4 makes Capella University one of the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. Located in the city of Minneapolis, Capella University is a private for-profit institution. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $89,962.
Bethel University Minnesota came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer information systems schools. Set in the suburb of Saint Paul, Bethel University Minnesota is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from Bethel University Minnesota typically earn about $73,942 annually.
Minnesota State Community And Technical College came in at #6 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. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $44,836.
Summit Academy Opportunities Industrialization Center earned the #7 position for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Summit Academy Opportunities Industrialization Center is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Minneapolis. Early-career computer information systems graduates from Summit Academy Opportunities Industrialization Center make a median of around $39,833 per year.
Walden University placed #8 among the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. Located in the city of Minneapolis, Walden University is a private for-profit institution. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from Walden University typically earn about $93,628 annually.
The College Of Saint Scholastica placed #9 among the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. The College Of Saint Scholastica is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Duluth. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from The College Of Saint Scholastica typically earn about $81,225 annually.
Metropolitan State University came in at #10 for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Saint Paul, Metropolitan State University is a public institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from Metropolitan State University make a median of around $59,158 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 · 10 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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