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.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 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.
For graduate earnings in computer information systems, no school beat South Dakota School Of Mines And Technology this year. Located in the city of Rapid City, South Dakota School Of Mines And Technology is a public institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from South Dakota School Of Mines And Technology make a median of around $103,595 per year.
South Dakota State University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in computer information systems, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the town of Brookings, South Dakota State University is a public institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from South Dakota State University make a median of around $101,471 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in computer information systems will find them at Dakota State University, which ranked #3. Set in the town of Madison, Dakota State University is a public institution. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $67,572.
Students chasing top earnings in computer information systems will find them at National American University Rapid City, which ranked #4. National American University Rapid City is a private for-profit school located in the city of Rapid City. Computer Information Systems graduates of National American University Rapid City earn a median of about $63,521 a year early in their careers.
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 · 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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