Computer Information Systems programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
College Factual analyzed 50 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 Yale University the best school in the country for a degree in computer information systems. Yale University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Haven. Yale University graduates 96% of students within six years. Yale University awarded about 259 computer information systems degrees in the most recent data year. Computer Information Systems graduates of Yale University earn a median of $133,293 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $12,750.
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Brown University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best computer information systems schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Providence. About 96% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 57 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at Brown University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer information systems degree recipients from Brown University generally make around $62,820. Brown University graduates carry a median of $13,025 in student loans.
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Massachusetts Institute Of Technology is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in computer information systems, ranking #3. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Cambridge. Massachusetts Institute Of Technology graduates 96% of students within six years. There were roughly 150 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at Massachusetts Institute Of Technology in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer information systems degree from Massachusetts Institute Of Technology earn around $113,129 in the first couple years of their career. Massachusetts Institute Of Technology graduates carry a median of $13,516 in student loans.
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A rank of #4 makes Wellesley College one of the top schools for computer information systems. Set in the suburb of Wellesley, Wellesley College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 92%. About 55 computer information systems degrees were awarded at Wellesley College in the most recent year. Graduates of the computer information systems program make about $100,644 in their early career. Wellesley College graduates carry a median of $13,350 in student loans.
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University Of Connecticut is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in computer information systems, ranking #5. Located in the town of Storrs, University Of Connecticut is a very large public university. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Connecticut awarded about 81 computer information systems degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer information systems program make about $75,649 in their early career. University Of Connecticut graduates carry a median of $19,591 in student loans.
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Northeastern University landed the #6 spot for computer information systems this year. Set in the city of Boston, Northeastern University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. About 2,151 computer information systems degrees were awarded at Northeastern University in the most recent year. Graduates of the computer information systems program make about $117,357 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,001 to complete this degree.
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Harvard University came in at #7 for computer information systems this year. Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cambridge. The six-year graduation rate is 98%. About 55 computer information systems degrees were awarded at Harvard University in the most recent year. Students who receive their computer information systems degree from Harvard University earn around $158,673 in the first couple years of their career. Harvard University graduates carry a median of $16,616 in student loans.
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Boston University came in at #8 for computer information systems this year. Set in the city of Boston, Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. About 89% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 133 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at Boston University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer information systems degree from Boston University earn around $63,598 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,232.
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Fairfield University landed the #9 spot for computer information systems this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Fairfield. Fairfield University graduates 84% of students within six years. About 36 computer information systems degrees were awarded at Fairfield University in the most recent year. Computer Information Systems graduates of Fairfield University earn a median of $66,305 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,687.
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Clark University landed the #10 spot for computer information systems this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Worcester. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. Clark University awarded about 302 computer information systems degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer information systems degree from Clark University earn around $43,257 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,153.
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Colby College landed the #11 spot for computer information systems this year. Set in the town of Waterville, Colby College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. Colby College awarded about 10 computer information systems degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer information systems degree recipients from Colby College generally make around $46,772. Colby College graduates carry a median of $22,016 in student loans.
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Trinity College earned the #12 position for computer information systems this year. Located in the city of Hartford, Trinity College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Trinity College graduates 84% of students within six years. Trinity College awarded about 19 computer information systems degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer information systems program make about $52,927 in their early career. Trinity College graduates carry a median of $23,667 in student loans.
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute came in at #13 for computer information systems this year. Located in the city of Worcester, Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. Worcester Polytechnic Institute awarded about 45 computer information systems degrees in the most recent data year. Computer Information Systems graduates of Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn a median of $91,834 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,259.
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Bentley University earned the #14 position for computer information systems this year. Set in the city of Waltham, Bentley University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 87% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 54 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at Bentley University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer information systems degree from Bentley University earn around $72,227 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000.
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Rivier College placed #15 among the best computer information systems schools. Set in the city of Nashua, Rivier College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 51% of students complete a degree within six years here. Rivier College awarded about 208 computer information systems degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer information systems degree from Rivier College earn around $60,796 in the first couple years of their career. Rivier College graduates carry a median of $28,917 in student loans.
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Simmons College came in at #16 for computer information systems this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Boston. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. Simmons College awarded about 32 computer information systems degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer information systems program make about $63,860 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,740 to complete this degree.
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Northeastern University Global Network ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best computer information systems schools. Located in the city of Boston, Northeastern University Global Network is a large private not-for-profit university. Northeastern University Global Network awarded about 171 computer information systems degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer information systems program make about $117,357 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,001.
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Brandeis University landed the #18 spot for computer information systems this year. Brandeis University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Waltham. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. Brandeis University awarded about 17 computer information systems degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer information systems degree from Brandeis University earn around $47,783 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,653.
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University Of Rhode Island earned the #19 position for computer information systems this year. University Of Rhode Island is a very large public school located in the suburb of Kingston. About 72% of students finish within six years. University Of Rhode Island awarded about 142 computer information systems degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer information systems degree recipients from University Of Rhode Island generally make around $67,736. Typical student debt for the program is $21,750.
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University Of Massachusetts Amherst placed #20 among the best computer information systems schools. Set in the city of Amherst, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. About 75 computer information systems degrees were awarded at University Of Massachusetts Amherst in the most recent year. Computer Information Systems graduates of University Of Massachusetts Amherst earn a median of $53,666 early in their careers. University Of Massachusetts Amherst graduates carry a median of $25,195 in student loans.
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University Of New Hampshire Main Campus came in at #21 for computer information systems this year. University Of New Hampshire Main Campus is a large public school located in the town of Durham. About 76% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 92 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at University Of New Hampshire Main Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer information systems program make about $75,156 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree.
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Sacred Heart University earned the #22 position for computer information systems this year. Located in the suburb of Fairfield, Sacred Heart University is a large private not-for-profit university. About 74% of students finish within six years. About 514 computer information systems degrees were awarded at Sacred Heart University in the most recent year. Computer Information Systems graduates of Sacred Heart University earn a median of $58,214 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,908.
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Middlesex Community College Bedford placed #23 among the best computer information systems schools. Located in the suburb of Bedford, Middlesex Community College Bedford is a large public university. There were roughly 49 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at Middlesex Community College Bedford in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer information systems degree recipients from Middlesex Community College Bedford generally make around $48,427. Students borrow a median of $8,250 to complete this degree.
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Central Connecticut State University placed #24 among the best computer information systems schools. Central Connecticut State University is a large public school located in the suburb of New Britain. Roughly 48% of students complete a degree within six years here. Central Connecticut State University awarded about 107 computer information systems degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer information systems degree from Central Connecticut State University earn around $69,334 in the first couple years of their career. Central Connecticut State University graduates carry a median of $19,415 in student loans.
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Bunker Hill Community College earned the #25 position for computer information systems this year. Set in the city of Boston, Bunker Hill Community College is a large public institution. About 38 computer information systems degrees were awarded at Bunker Hill Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the computer information systems program make about $51,782 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $11,893 to complete this degree.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 50 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.
