Computer Information Systems is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. 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 18 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for computer information systems students pursuing a degree.
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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 Arizona State University the best school in the country for a degree in computer information systems. Located in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public university. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. Arizona State University awarded about 173 computer information systems degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer information systems degree from Arizona State University earn around $71,183 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $15,312 to complete this degree.
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Northern Arizona University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in computer information systems, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. About 704 computer information systems degrees were awarded at Northern Arizona University in the most recent year. Computer Information Systems graduates of Northern Arizona University earn a median of $47,056 early in their careers. Northern Arizona University graduates carry a median of $21,645 in student loans.
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Arizona State University Skysong is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in computer information systems, landing the #3 spot this year. Arizona State University Skysong is a very large public school located in the city of Scottsdale. There were roughly 43 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at Arizona State University Skysong in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer information systems program make about $71,183 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,312.
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University Of Arizona came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best computer information systems schools. University Of Arizona is a very large public school located in the city of Tucson. About 68% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 278 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at University Of Arizona in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer information systems degree from University Of Arizona earn around $73,057 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Arizona graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans.
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A rank of #5 makes Chandler Gilbert Community College one of the top schools for computer information systems. Located in the city of Chandler, Chandler Gilbert Community College is a very large public university. Chandler Gilbert Community College awarded about 15 computer information systems degrees in the most recent data year. Computer Information Systems graduates of Chandler Gilbert Community College earn a median of $46,943 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $10,447.
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Glendale Community College Glendale Az came in at #6 for computer information systems this year. Glendale Community College Glendale Az is a very large public school located in the suburb of Glendale. There were roughly 33 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at Glendale Community College Glendale Az in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer information systems degree recipients from Glendale Community College Glendale Az generally make around $51,483. Glendale Community College Glendale Az graduates carry a median of $15,996 in student loans.
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University Of Advancing Technology came in at #7 for computer information systems this year. Located in the city of Tempe, University Of Advancing Technology is a small private for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 27%. There were roughly 21 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at University Of Advancing Technology in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer information systems degree recipients from University Of Advancing Technology generally make around $40,489. Students borrow a median of $29,802 to complete this degree.
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Mesa Community College placed #8 among the best computer information systems schools. Mesa Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Mesa. About 14 computer information systems degrees were awarded at Mesa Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their computer information systems degree from Mesa Community College earn around $54,730 in the first couple years of their career. Mesa Community College graduates carry a median of $13,750 in student loans.
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Grand Canyon University earned the #9 position for computer information systems this year. Set in the city of Phoenix, Grand Canyon University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. There were roughly 562 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at Grand Canyon University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer information systems degree from Grand Canyon University earn around $78,393 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $29,750 to complete this degree.
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Phoenix College earned the #10 position for computer information systems this year. Located in the city of Phoenix, Phoenix College is a large public university. About 51 computer information systems degrees were awarded at Phoenix College in the most recent year. Students who receive their computer information systems degree from Phoenix College earn around $51,053 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,204.
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University Of Phoenix Arizona placed #11 among the best computer information systems schools. Set in the city of Phoenix, University Of Phoenix Arizona is a very large private for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 16%. University Of Phoenix Arizona awarded about 1,355 computer information systems degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer information systems program make about $57,809 in their early career. University Of Phoenix Arizona graduates carry a median of $32,771 in student loans.
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Estrella Mountain Community College placed #12 among the best computer information systems schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of Avondale. There were roughly 18 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at Estrella Mountain Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer information systems degree recipients from Estrella Mountain Community College generally make around $78,359. Estrella Mountain Community College graduates carry a median of $21,752 in student loans.
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Ashford University came in at #13 for computer information systems this year. Ashford University is a very large public school located in the city of Chandler. About 10% of students finish within six years. Ashford University awarded about 120 computer information systems degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer information systems degree from Ashford University earn around $48,441 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $39,515 to complete this degree.
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Arizona Western College earned the #14 position for computer information systems this year. Located in the city of Yuma, Arizona Western College is a large public university. There were roughly 26 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at Arizona Western College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer information systems degree from Arizona Western College earn around $44,895 in the first couple years of their career.
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Rio Salado College earned the #15 position for computer information systems this year. Set in the city of Tempe, Rio Salado College is a very large public institution. Rio Salado College awarded about 10 computer information systems degrees in the most recent data year. Computer Information Systems graduates of Rio Salado College earn a median of $48,564 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $13,679.
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Northland Pioneer College ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best computer information systems schools. Located in the rural area of Holbrook, Northland Pioneer College is a moderately-sized public university. Northland Pioneer College awarded about 16 computer information systems degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer information systems degree from Northland Pioneer College earn around $44,117 in the first couple years of their career. Northland Pioneer College graduates carry a median of $8,680 in student loans.
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Bryan University Los Angeles earned the #17 position for computer information systems this year. Set in the city of Tempe, Bryan University Los Angeles is a moderately-sized private for-profit institution. There were roughly 17 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at Bryan University Los Angeles in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer information systems degree from Bryan University Los Angeles earn around $31,425 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,400 to complete this degree.
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American Intercontinental University Online landed the #18 spot for computer information systems this year. Set in the city of Chandler, American Intercontinental University Online is a very large private for-profit institution. Roughly 6% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 314 computer information systems degrees were awarded at American Intercontinental University Online in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, computer information systems degree recipients from American Intercontinental University Online generally make around $58,783. American Intercontinental University Online graduates carry a median of $45,606 in student loans.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 18 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.
