Computer Information Systems degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
College Factual analyzed 33 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best computer information systems schools.
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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.
Our analysis ranked Rutgers University New Brunswick the best school in the country for a degree in computer information systems. Rutgers University New Brunswick is a very large public school located in the city of New Brunswick. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. About 1,050 computer information systems degrees were awarded at Rutgers University New Brunswick in the most recent year. Computer Information Systems graduates of Rutgers University New Brunswick earn a median of $90,735 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete this degree.
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Stevens Institute Of Technology is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in computer information systems, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Hoboken, Stevens Institute Of Technology is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 87% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 142 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at Stevens Institute Of Technology in the most recent data year. Computer Information Systems graduates of Stevens Institute Of Technology earn a median of $87,055 early in their careers. Stevens Institute Of Technology graduates carry a median of $26,767 in student loans.
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Seton Hall University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in computer information systems, landing the #3 spot this year. Seton Hall University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of South Orange. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 36 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at Seton Hall University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer information systems degree recipients from Seton Hall University generally make around $73,706. Seton Hall University graduates carry a median of $23,422 in student loans.
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Students looking for a strong computer information systems program will find one at New Jersey Institute Of Technology, which ranked #4. New Jersey Institute Of Technology is a large public school located in the city of Newark. About 73% of students finish within six years. About 1,061 computer information systems degrees were awarded at New Jersey Institute Of Technology in the most recent year. Students who receive their computer information systems degree from New Jersey Institute Of Technology earn around $80,902 in the first couple years of their career. New Jersey Institute Of Technology graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans.
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The College Of New Jersey came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best computer information systems schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of Ewing. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 39 computer information systems degrees were awarded at The College Of New Jersey in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, computer information systems degree recipients from The College Of New Jersey generally make around $84,539. The College Of New Jersey graduates carry a median of $24,125 in student loans.
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Rutgers University Newark placed #6 among the best computer information systems schools. Located in the city of Newark, Rutgers University Newark is a large public university. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 201 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers University Newark in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer information systems degree recipients from Rutgers University Newark generally make around $90,735. Rutgers University Newark graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans.
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Ramapo College Of New Jersey came in at #7 for computer information systems this year. Ramapo College Of New Jersey is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Mahwah. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. Ramapo College Of New Jersey awarded about 45 computer information systems degrees in the most recent data year. Computer Information Systems graduates of Ramapo College Of New Jersey earn a median of $69,363 early in their careers. Ramapo College Of New Jersey graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans.
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Rutgers University Camden placed #8 among the best computer information systems schools. Rutgers University Camden is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Camden. About 67% of students finish within six years. About 53 computer information systems degrees were awarded at Rutgers University Camden in the most recent year. Graduates of the computer information systems program make about $90,735 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,500.
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County College Of Morris came in at #9 for computer information systems this year. Set in the suburb of Randolph, County College Of Morris is a moderately-sized public institution. About 44 computer information systems degrees were awarded at County College Of Morris in the most recent year. Computer Information Systems graduates of County College Of Morris earn a median of $30,966 early in their careers. County College Of Morris graduates carry a median of $9,420 in student loans.
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Rowan University came in at #10 for computer information systems this year. Located in the suburb of Glassboro, Rowan University is a very large public university. About 67% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 146 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at Rowan University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer information systems program make about $67,278 in their early career. Rowan University graduates carry a median of $24,250 in student loans.
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Raritan Valley Community College ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best computer information systems schools. Raritan Valley Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Branchburg. About 25 computer information systems degrees were awarded at Raritan Valley Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, computer information systems degree recipients from Raritan Valley Community College generally make around $47,248. Students borrow a median of $9,668 to complete this degree.
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The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey landed the #12 spot for computer information systems this year. This large public university is located in the rural area of Galloway. About 68% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 39 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey in the most recent data year. Computer Information Systems graduates of The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey earn a median of $43,490 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,990 to complete this degree.
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Union County College earned the #13 position for computer information systems this year. Union County College is a large public school located in the suburb of Cranford. About 42 computer information systems degrees were awarded at Union County College in the most recent year. Students who receive their computer information systems degree from Union County College earn around $18,160 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $11,000 to complete this degree.
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Middlesex County College placed #14 among the best computer information systems schools. Middlesex County College is a large public school located in the suburb of Edison. Middlesex County College awarded about 47 computer information systems degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer information systems program make about $37,975 in their early career. Middlesex County College graduates carry a median of $9,514 in student loans.
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Montclair State University earned the #15 position for computer information systems this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Montclair. About 65% of students finish within six years. Montclair State University awarded about 336 computer information systems degrees in the most recent data year. Computer Information Systems graduates of Montclair State University earn a median of $65,639 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,501.
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Brookdale Community College came in at #16 for computer information systems this year. Located in the suburb of Lincroft, Brookdale Community College is a large public university. Brookdale Community College awarded about 56 computer information systems degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer information systems degree recipients from Brookdale Community College generally make around $31,827. Students borrow a median of $11,286 to complete this degree.
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Ocean County College earned the #17 position for computer information systems this year. Set in the suburb of Toms River, Ocean County College is a large public institution. Ocean County College awarded about 40 computer information systems degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer information systems degree recipients from Ocean County College generally make around $41,306. Students borrow a median of $13,792 to complete this degree.
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Monmouth University placed #18 among the best computer information systems schools. Located in the suburb of West Long Branch, Monmouth University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. Monmouth University awarded about 36 computer information systems degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer information systems degree from Monmouth University earn around $60,300 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000.
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Camden County College landed the #19 spot for computer information systems this year. Camden County College is a large public school located in the suburb of Blackwood. About 24 computer information systems degrees were awarded at Camden County College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, computer information systems degree recipients from Camden County College generally make around $39,549. Typical student debt for the program is $12,999.
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Thomas Edison State College earned the #20 position for computer information systems this year. Thomas Edison State College is a large public school located in the city of Trenton. There were roughly 14 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at Thomas Edison State College in the most recent data year. Computer Information Systems graduates of Thomas Edison State College earn a median of $70,792 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $16,149.
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Kean University landed the #21 spot for computer information systems this year. Set in the suburb of Union, Kean University is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 47%. There were roughly 91 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at Kean University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer information systems degree from Kean University earn around $55,867 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,243.
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Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best computer information systems schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Madison. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham awarded about 27 computer information systems degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer information systems degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham earn around $41,788 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree.
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William Paterson University Of New Jersey landed the #23 spot for computer information systems this year. Located in the suburb of Wayne, William Paterson University Of New Jersey is a large public university. About 44% of students finish within six years. About 92 computer information systems degrees were awarded at William Paterson University Of New Jersey in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, computer information systems degree recipients from William Paterson University Of New Jersey generally make around $42,552. Students borrow a median of $26,750 to complete this degree.
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Saint Peters College ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best computer information systems schools. Set in the city of Jersey City, Saint Peters College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. Saint Peters College awarded about 46 computer information systems degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer information systems degree from Saint Peters College earn around $32,169 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete this degree.
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Rider University landed the #25 spot for computer information systems this year. Located in the suburb of Lawrenceville, Rider University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 12 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at Rider University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer information systems degree recipients from Rider University generally make around $41,421. Rider University graduates carry a median of $25,720 in student loans.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 33 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.
