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.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 60 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for computer information systems students pursuing a degree.
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Duke University tops our 2027 ranking of the best computer information systems schools. Duke University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Durham. The six-year graduation rate is 97%. Duke University awarded about 30 computer information systems degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer information systems degree recipients from Duke University generally make around $83,388. Students borrow a median of $13,296 to complete this degree.
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University Of North Carolina At Greensboro is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in computer information systems, ranking #2. This very large public university is located in the city of Greensboro. About 56% of students finish within six years. University Of North Carolina At Greensboro awarded about 19 computer information systems degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer information systems degree recipients from University Of North Carolina At Greensboro generally make around $42,595. Typical student debt for the program is $24,977.
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University Of North Carolina At Charlotte is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in computer information systems, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Charlotte, University Of North Carolina At Charlotte is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. There were roughly 248 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Carolina At Charlotte in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer information systems degree from University Of North Carolina At Charlotte earn around $72,066 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,153.
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Durham Technical Community College came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best computer information systems schools. Durham Technical Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Durham. Durham Technical Community College awarded about 67 computer information systems degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer information systems program make about $46,407 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $9,938 to complete this degree.
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Central Piedmont Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in computer information systems, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Charlotte, Central Piedmont Community College is a very large public institution. About 378 computer information systems degrees were awarded at Central Piedmont Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their computer information systems degree from Central Piedmont Community College earn around $40,854 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $10,456 to complete this degree.
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Wake Technical Community College placed #6 among the best computer information systems schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Raleigh. About 1,430 computer information systems degrees were awarded at Wake Technical Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the computer information systems program make about $51,772 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,238.
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East Carolina University placed #7 among the best computer information systems schools. Located in the city of Greenville, East Carolina University is a very large public university. About 63% of students finish within six years. About 50 computer information systems degrees were awarded at East Carolina University in the most recent year. Graduates of the computer information systems program make about $69,442 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,923.
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University Of North Carolina At Wilmington ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best computer information systems schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Wilmington. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 60 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Carolina At Wilmington in the most recent data year. Computer Information Systems graduates of University Of North Carolina At Wilmington earn a median of $54,105 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000.
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Lenoir Rhyne University earned the #9 position for computer information systems this year. Set in the city of Hickory, Lenoir Rhyne University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 48% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 10 computer information systems degrees were awarded at Lenoir Rhyne University in the most recent year. Graduates of the computer information systems program make about $49,985 in their early career. Lenoir Rhyne University graduates carry a median of $26,900 in student loans.
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North Carolina A And T State University came in at #10 for computer information systems this year. Set in the city of Greensboro, North Carolina A And T State University is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. There were roughly 91 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at North Carolina A And T State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer information systems degree from North Carolina A And T State University earn around $50,715 in the first couple years of their career. North Carolina A And T State University graduates carry a median of $29,078 in student loans.
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Forsyth Technical Community College landed the #11 spot for computer information systems this year. Forsyth Technical Community College is a large public school located in the city of Winston-Salem. About 327 computer information systems degrees were awarded at Forsyth Technical Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their computer information systems degree from Forsyth Technical Community College earn around $38,837 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,162.
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Mitchell Community College landed the #12 spot for computer information systems this year. Located in the town of Statesville, Mitchell Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Mitchell Community College awarded about 55 computer information systems degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer information systems degree from Mitchell Community College earn around $40,450 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $6,313.
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Craven Community College ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best computer information systems schools. Located in the town of New Bern, Craven Community College is a mid-sized public university. About 68 computer information systems degrees were awarded at Craven Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their computer information systems degree from Craven Community College earn around $30,235 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $8,924.
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Gaston College landed the #14 spot for computer information systems this year. Located in the suburb of Dallas, Gaston College is a moderately-sized public university. About 54 computer information systems degrees were awarded at Gaston College in the most recent year. Graduates of the computer information systems program make about $39,937 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $10,915 to complete this degree.
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Methodist University placed #15 among the best computer information systems schools. Methodist University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Fayetteville. The six-year graduation rate is 43%. About 11 computer information systems degrees were awarded at Methodist University in the most recent year. Computer Information Systems graduates of Methodist University earn a median of $56,375 early in their careers. Methodist University graduates carry a median of $27,604 in student loans.
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Cape Fear Community College placed #16 among the best computer information systems schools. Cape Fear Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Wilmington. Cape Fear Community College awarded about 81 computer information systems degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer information systems degree recipients from Cape Fear Community College generally make around $42,889. Cape Fear Community College graduates carry a median of $12,388 in student loans.
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Rowan Cabarrus Community College earned the #17 position for computer information systems this year. Rowan Cabarrus Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Salisbury. There were roughly 337 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at Rowan Cabarrus Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer information systems degree recipients from Rowan Cabarrus Community College generally make around $34,853. Typical student debt for the program is $8,609.
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Johnston Community College earned the #18 position for computer information systems this year. Johnston Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Smithfield. About 137 computer information systems degrees were awarded at Johnston Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their computer information systems degree from Johnston Community College earn around $37,472 in the first couple years of their career. Johnston Community College graduates carry a median of $9,490 in student loans.
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Wayne Community College earned the #19 position for computer information systems this year. Set in the city of Goldsboro, Wayne Community College is a mid-sized public institution. About 241 computer information systems degrees were awarded at Wayne Community College in the most recent year. Computer Information Systems graduates of Wayne Community College earn a median of $33,116 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $5,500.
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North Carolina Central University came in at #20 for computer information systems this year. Set in the city of Durham, North Carolina Central University is a moderately-sized public institution. North Carolina Central University graduates 42% of students within six years. About 38 computer information systems degrees were awarded at North Carolina Central University in the most recent year. Computer Information Systems graduates of North Carolina Central University earn a median of $74,597 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $31,375 to complete this degree.
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Guilford Technical Community College placed #21 among the best computer information systems schools. Located in the suburb of Jamestown, Guilford Technical Community College is a large public university. About 149 computer information systems degrees were awarded at Guilford Technical Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their computer information systems degree from Guilford Technical Community College earn around $36,978 in the first couple years of their career. Guilford Technical Community College graduates carry a median of $21,357 in student loans.
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Stanly Community College ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best computer information systems schools. Set in the town of Albemarle, Stanly Community College is a mid-sized public institution. There were roughly 22 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at Stanly Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer information systems degree from Stanly Community College earn around $41,920 in the first couple years of their career.
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Catawba Valley Community College came in at #23 for computer information systems this year. Set in the city of Hickory, Catawba Valley Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Catawba Valley Community College awarded about 51 computer information systems degrees in the most recent data year. Computer Information Systems graduates of Catawba Valley Community College earn a median of $38,219 early in their careers. Catawba Valley Community College graduates carry a median of $9,842 in student loans.
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North Carolina Wesleyan College landed the #24 spot for computer information systems this year. Located in the city of Rocky Mount, North Carolina Wesleyan College is a small private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 42%. There were roughly 29 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at North Carolina Wesleyan College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer information systems degree from North Carolina Wesleyan College earn around $42,142 in the first couple years of their career. North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates carry a median of $22,186 in student loans.
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Wilkes Community College came in at #25 for computer information systems this year. Wilkes Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Wilkesboro. About 72 computer information systems degrees were awarded at Wilkes Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, computer information systems degree recipients from Wilkes Community College generally make around $36,341. Students borrow a median of $9,125 to complete this degree.
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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 · 60 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.
