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 9 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.
Leading the list is American Public University System, our #1 school for computer information systems. This very large private for-profit university is located in the town of Charles Town. Roughly 47% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 210 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at American Public University System in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer information systems degree from American Public University System earn around $68,210 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,544.
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Students looking for a strong computer information systems program will find one at Fairmont State University, which ranked #2. Set in the town of Fairmont, Fairmont State University is a mid-sized public institution. About 44% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 12 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at Fairmont State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer information systems program make about $64,975 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,500 to complete this degree.
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Shepherd University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in computer information systems, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the rural area of Shepherdstown, Shepherd University is a mid-sized public institution. Roughly 51% of students complete a degree within six years here. Shepherd University awarded about 19 computer information systems degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer information systems degree recipients from Shepherd University generally make around $57,265. Shepherd University graduates carry a median of $21,830 in student loans.
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Mountwest Community And Technical College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in computer information systems, ranking #4. This small public university is located in the suburb of Huntington. Mountwest Community And Technical College awarded about 20 computer information systems degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer information systems degree from Mountwest Community And Technical College earn around $37,004 in the first couple years of their career. Mountwest Community And Technical College graduates carry a median of $11,763 in student loans.
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A rank of #5 makes Marshall University one of the top schools for computer information systems. Marshall University is a large public school located in the city of Huntington. Roughly 51% of students complete a degree within six years here. Marshall University awarded about 35 computer information systems degrees in the most recent data year. Computer Information Systems graduates of Marshall University earn a median of $52,047 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $28,375 to complete this degree.
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West Virginia University At Parkersburg landed the #6 spot for computer information systems this year. Located in the rural area of Parkersburg, West Virginia University At Parkersburg is a mid-sized public university. About 20 computer information systems degrees were awarded at West Virginia University At Parkersburg in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, computer information systems degree recipients from West Virginia University At Parkersburg generally make around $45,400. Typical student debt for the program is $15,595.
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Salem International University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best computer information systems schools. Set in the rural area of Salem, Salem International University is a small private for-profit institution. About 17% of students finish within six years. About 18 computer information systems degrees were awarded at Salem International University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, computer information systems degree recipients from Salem International University generally make around $51,133. Salem International University graduates carry a median of $27,037 in student loans.
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West Virginia Northern Community College placed #8 among the best computer information systems schools. West Virginia Northern Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Wheeling. There were roughly 12 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at West Virginia Northern Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer information systems degree from West Virginia Northern Community College earn around $37,542 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,528.
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Valley College Martinsburg earned the #9 position for computer information systems this year. Valley College Martinsburg is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Martinsburg. Roughly 38% of students complete a degree within six years here. Valley College Martinsburg awarded about 44 computer information systems degrees in the most recent data year. Computer Information Systems graduates of Valley College Martinsburg earn a median of $29,022 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $14,930.
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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 · 9 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.
