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.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 11 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for computer information systems students pursuing a degree.
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Leading the list is Clemson University, our #1 school for computer information systems. Set in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson University is a very large public institution. About 87% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 396 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at Clemson University in the most recent data year. Computer Information Systems graduates of Clemson University earn a median of $73,374 early in their careers. Clemson University graduates carry a median of $22,498 in student loans.
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University Of South Carolina Columbia 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 Columbia. The six-year graduation rate is 79%. There were roughly 373 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at University Of South Carolina Columbia in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer information systems program make about $68,597 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,250.
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College Of Charleston is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in computer information systems, ranking #3. This large public university is located in the city of Charleston. About 66% of students finish within six years. About 58 computer information systems degrees were awarded at College Of Charleston in the most recent year. Students who receive their computer information systems degree from College Of Charleston earn around $67,438 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree.
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Winthrop University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best computer information systems schools. Set in the city of Rock Hill, Winthrop University is a moderately-sized public institution. About 57% of students finish within six years. About 14 computer information systems degrees were awarded at Winthrop University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, computer information systems degree recipients from Winthrop University generally make around $64,302. Students borrow a median of $27,040 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #5 makes Columbia College South Carolina one of the top schools for computer information systems. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Columbia. Roughly 37% of students complete a degree within six years here. Columbia College South Carolina awarded about 11 computer information systems degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer information systems degree recipients from Columbia College South Carolina generally make around $48,339. Students borrow a median of $28,158 to complete this degree.
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Francis Marion University came in at #6 for computer information systems this year. Located in the rural area of Florence, Francis Marion University is a mid-sized public university. About 43% of students finish within six years. Francis Marion University awarded about 11 computer information systems degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer information systems degree recipients from Francis Marion University generally make around $41,456. Students borrow a median of $30,577 to complete this degree.
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University Of South Carolina Upstate ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best computer information systems schools. Located in the suburb of Spartanburg, University Of South Carolina Upstate is a moderately-sized public university. About 43% of students finish within six years. University Of South Carolina Upstate awarded about 53 computer information systems degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer information systems program make about $49,999 in their early career. University Of South Carolina Upstate graduates carry a median of $31,000 in student loans.
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Coastal Carolina University placed #8 among the best computer information systems schools. Set in the city of Conway, Coastal Carolina University is a large public institution. Coastal Carolina University graduates 48% of students within six years. About 24 computer information systems degrees were awarded at Coastal Carolina University in the most recent year. Students who receive their computer information systems degree from Coastal Carolina University earn around $38,602 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $28,500.
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Lander University landed the #9 spot for computer information systems this year. Lander University is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Greenwood. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. Lander University awarded about 16 computer information systems degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer information systems program make about $59,232 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,064 to complete this degree.
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Strayer University South Carolina landed the #10 spot for computer information systems this year. Located in the city of Greenville, Strayer University South Carolina is a mid-sized private for-profit university. Strayer University South Carolina awarded about 56 computer information systems degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer information systems program make about $67,315 in their early career. Strayer University South Carolina graduates carry a median of $50,737 in student loans.
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South Carolina State University came in at #11 for computer information systems this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Orangeburg. Roughly 37% of students complete a degree within six years here. South Carolina State University awarded about 10 computer information systems degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer information systems degree recipients from South Carolina State University generally make around $30,082. South Carolina State University graduates carry a median of $31,000 in student loans.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 11 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.
