Computer Information Systems programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 22 schools to find the best for computer information systems students.
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If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the computer information systems degrees they offer, see the list below.
University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in computer information systems. Set in the city of Champaign, University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a very large public institution. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 278 computer information systems degrees were awarded at University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, computer information systems degree recipients from University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign generally make around $113,503. Typical student debt for the program is $19,399.
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Northwestern University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best computer information systems schools. Northwestern University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Evanston. Northwestern University graduates 95% of students within six years. About 47 computer information systems degrees were awarded at Northwestern University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, computer information systems degree recipients from Northwestern University generally make around $78,551. Northwestern University graduates carry a median of $16,616 in student loans.
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University Of Chicago is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in computer information systems, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Chicago, University Of Chicago is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. There were roughly 45 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at University Of Chicago in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer information systems degree from University Of Chicago earn around $81,002 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $15,854 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong computer information systems program will find one at University Of Illinois At Chicago, which ranked #4. This very large public university is located in the city of Chicago. About 62% of students finish within six years. University Of Illinois At Chicago awarded about 73 computer information systems degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer information systems program make about $61,829 in their early career. University Of Illinois At Chicago graduates carry a median of $20,115 in student loans.
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Loyola University Chicago came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best computer information systems schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Chicago. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 70 computer information systems degrees were awarded at Loyola University Chicago in the most recent year. Graduates of the computer information systems program make about $68,950 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,701.
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Illinois State University placed #6 among the best computer information systems schools. Illinois State University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Normal. About 64% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 31 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at Illinois State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer information systems program make about $65,127 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,250.
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Depaul University placed #7 among the best computer information systems schools. Set in the city of Chicago, Depaul University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Depaul University graduates 68% of students within six years. About 58 computer information systems degrees were awarded at Depaul University in the most recent year. Computer Information Systems graduates of Depaul University earn a median of $58,220 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,321 to complete this degree.
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Illinois Institute Of Technology ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best computer information systems schools. Illinois Institute Of Technology is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. There were roughly 443 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at Illinois Institute Of Technology in the most recent data year. Computer Information Systems graduates of Illinois Institute Of Technology earn a median of $73,644 early in their careers. Illinois Institute Of Technology graduates carry a median of $24,750 in student loans.
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Concordia University Chicago placed #9 among the best computer information systems schools. Set in the suburb of River Forest, Concordia University Chicago is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Concordia University Chicago graduates 36% of students within six years. There were roughly 12 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at Concordia University Chicago in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer information systems degree from Concordia University Chicago earn around $58,760 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,956 to complete this degree.
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National Louis University ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best computer information systems schools. Set in the city of Chicago, National Louis University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 30% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 63 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at National Louis University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer information systems program make about $53,733 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $29,242.
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Lewis University came in at #11 for computer information systems this year. Lewis University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Romeoville. About 67% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 26 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at Lewis University in the most recent data year. Computer Information Systems graduates of Lewis University earn a median of $55,718 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,838.
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Judson University placed #12 among the best computer information systems schools. Located in the city of Elgin, Judson University is a small private not-for-profit university. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 92 computer information systems degrees were awarded at Judson University in the most recent year. Students who receive their computer information systems degree from Judson University earn around $47,550 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,685.
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College Of Lake County landed the #13 spot for computer information systems this year. Located in the suburb of Grayslake, College Of Lake County is a very large public university. College Of Lake County awarded about 132 computer information systems degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer information systems degree recipients from College Of Lake County generally make around $50,314. Typical student debt for the program is $9,785.
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Northern Illinois University earned the #14 position for computer information systems this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Dekalb. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 144 computer information systems degrees were awarded at Northern Illinois University in the most recent year. Students who receive their computer information systems degree from Northern Illinois University earn around $72,505 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,209.
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Southwestern Illinois College placed #15 among the best computer information systems schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of Belleville. There were roughly 12 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at Southwestern Illinois College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer information systems program make about $44,345 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,388.
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Governors State University landed the #16 spot for computer information systems this year. Located in the suburb of University Park, Governors State University is a moderately-sized public university. Governors State University graduates 21% of students within six years. Governors State University awarded about 26 computer information systems degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer information systems program make about $48,567 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,400.
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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best computer information systems schools. Set in the suburb of Edwardsville, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a large public institution. About 55% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 20 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer information systems degree from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn around $55,844 in the first couple years of their career. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville graduates carry a median of $23,966 in student loans.
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Western Illinois University came in at #18 for computer information systems this year. Set in the town of Macomb, Western Illinois University is a moderately-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 45%. Western Illinois University awarded about 105 computer information systems degrees in the most recent data year. Computer Information Systems graduates of Western Illinois University earn a median of $62,578 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,250.
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Carl Sandburg College came in at #19 for computer information systems this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Galesburg. About 14 computer information systems degrees were awarded at Carl Sandburg College in the most recent year. Computer Information Systems graduates of Carl Sandburg College earn a median of $48,534 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $8,604 to complete this degree.
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Devry University Illinois ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best computer information systems schools. Set in the suburb of Lisle, Devry University Illinois is a very large private for-profit institution. Devry University Illinois graduates 18% of students within six years. About 3,921 computer information systems degrees were awarded at Devry University Illinois in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, computer information systems degree recipients from Devry University Illinois generally make around $55,470. Students borrow a median of $29,500 to complete this degree.
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Southern Illinois University Carbondale came in at #21 for computer information systems this year. Set in the town of Carbondale, Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a large public institution. Southern Illinois University Carbondale graduates 60% of students within six years. Southern Illinois University Carbondale awarded about 31 computer information systems degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer information systems degree from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn around $46,254 in the first couple years of their career. Southern Illinois University Carbondale graduates carry a median of $29,553 in student loans.
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East West University placed #22 among the best computer information systems schools. Set in the city of Chicago, East West University is a small private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 19%. About 12 computer information systems degrees were awarded at East West University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, computer information systems degree recipients from East West University generally make around $34,711.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 22 schools evaluated.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
