Information Systems degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their information systems programs.
College Factual analyzed 113 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best information systems schools.
The information systems program you select can have a big impact on your future. To help, we created our Best Information Systems Schools rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.
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University Of Minnesota Twin Cities tops our 2026 ranking of the best information systems schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Minneapolis. About 85% of students finish within six years. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities awarded about 114 information systems degrees in the most recent data year. Information Systems graduates of University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earn a median of $73,013 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,041.
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University Of Chicago is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in information systems, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Chicago, University Of Chicago is a very large private not-for-profit university. About 96% of students finish within six years. University Of Chicago awarded about 118 information systems degrees in the most recent data year. Information Systems graduates of University Of Chicago earn a median of $81,002 early in their careers. University Of Chicago graduates carry a median of $15,854 in student loans.
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Students looking for a strong information systems program will find one at Texas Christian University, which ranked #3. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Fort Worth. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 34 information systems degrees were awarded at Texas Christian University in the most recent year. Information Systems graduates of Texas Christian University earn a median of $73,740 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,750.
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Quinnipiac University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best information systems schools. Set in the suburb of Hamden, Quinnipiac University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Quinnipiac University graduates 76% of students within six years. Quinnipiac University awarded about 18 information systems degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, information systems degree recipients from Quinnipiac University generally make around $62,573. Typical student debt for the program is $25,926.
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Illinois State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in information systems, ranking #5. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Normal. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 10 information systems students who graduated with this degree at Illinois State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, information systems degree recipients from Illinois State University generally make around $49,660. Illinois State University graduates carry a median of $21,896 in student loans.
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University Of Houston landed the #6 spot for information systems this year. Set in the city of Houston, University Of Houston is a very large public institution. University Of Houston graduates 65% of students within six years. University Of Houston awarded about 265 information systems degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, information systems degree recipients from University Of Houston generally make around $55,565. Students borrow a median of $24,990 to complete this degree.
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Kent State University At Kent placed #7 among the best information systems schools. Kent State University At Kent is a very large public school located in the suburb of Kent. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. There were roughly 37 information systems students who graduated with this degree at Kent State University At Kent in the most recent data year. Information Systems graduates of Kent State University At Kent earn a median of $55,790 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000.
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University Of Florida landed the #8 spot for information systems this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Gainesville. About 91% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 187 information systems students who graduated with this degree at University Of Florida in the most recent data year. Information Systems graduates of University Of Florida earn a median of $81,733 early in their careers. University Of Florida graduates carry a median of $17,669 in student loans.
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University Of South Florida Main Campus landed the #9 spot for information systems this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Tampa. University Of South Florida Main Campus graduates 77% of students within six years. About 342 information systems degrees were awarded at University Of South Florida Main Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, information systems degree recipients from University Of South Florida Main Campus generally make around $102,770. Typical student debt for the program is $21,829.
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University Of Central Missouri ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best information systems schools. Set in the town of Warrensburg, University Of Central Missouri is a large public institution. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Central Missouri awarded about 94 information systems degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their information systems degree from University Of Central Missouri earn around $45,496 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,304 to complete this degree.
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Austin Peay State University placed #11 among the best information systems schools. Located in the city of Clarksville, Austin Peay State University is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 39%. There were roughly 17 information systems students who graduated with this degree at Austin Peay State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, information systems degree recipients from Austin Peay State University generally make around $65,084. Typical student debt for the program is $24,279.
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University Of Illinois At Chicago came in at #12 for information systems this year. Located in the city of Chicago, University Of Illinois At Chicago is a very large public university. About 62% of students finish within six years. About 67 information systems degrees were awarded at University Of Illinois At Chicago in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, information systems degree recipients from University Of Illinois At Chicago generally make around $61,829. Students borrow a median of $20,115 to complete this degree.
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Christian Brothers University came in at #13 for information systems this year. Located in the city of Memphis, Christian Brothers University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. Christian Brothers University awarded about 173 information systems degrees in the most recent data year. Information Systems graduates of Christian Brothers University earn a median of $51,040 early in their careers. Christian Brothers University graduates carry a median of $32,416 in student loans.
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Mission College came in at #14 for information systems this year. Mission College is a large public school located in the city of Santa Clara. There were roughly 44 information systems students who graduated with this degree at Mission College in the most recent data year. Mission College graduates carry a median of $17,223 in student loans.
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Missouri State University Springfield ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best information systems schools. Missouri State University Springfield is a very large public school located in the city of Springfield. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. Missouri State University Springfield awarded about 17 information systems degrees in the most recent data year. Information Systems graduates of Missouri State University Springfield earn a median of $46,503 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,408 to complete this degree.
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Saginaw Valley State University came in at #16 for information systems this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of University Center. Saginaw Valley State University graduates 48% of students within six years. About 19 information systems degrees were awarded at Saginaw Valley State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the information systems program make about $54,219 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $28,091.
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Glendale Community College Glendale Az landed the #17 spot for information systems this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Glendale. Glendale Community College Glendale Az awarded about 18 information systems degrees in the most recent data year. Information Systems graduates of Glendale Community College Glendale Az earn a median of $51,483 early in their careers. Glendale Community College Glendale Az graduates carry a median of $15,996 in student loans.
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University Of Phoenix Arizona landed the #18 spot for information systems this year. Set in the city of Phoenix, University Of Phoenix Arizona is a very large private for-profit institution. University Of Phoenix Arizona graduates 16% of students within six years. About 35 information systems degrees were awarded at University Of Phoenix Arizona in the most recent year. Information Systems graduates of University Of Phoenix Arizona earn a median of $60,453 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $35,323.
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Pima Community College earned the #19 position for information systems this year. Pima Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Tucson. About 27 information systems degrees were awarded at Pima Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, information systems degree recipients from Pima Community College generally make around $40,977. Students borrow a median of $10,655 to complete this degree.
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Valencia College landed the #20 spot for information systems this year. Valencia College is a very large public school located in the city of Orlando. There were roughly 215 information systems students who graduated with this degree at Valencia College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the information systems program make about $42,786 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $14,413 to complete this degree.
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Pittsburg State University landed the #21 spot for information systems this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Pittsburg. About 51% of students finish within six years. Pittsburg State University awarded about 22 information systems degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the information systems program make about $54,783 in their early career. Pittsburg State University graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans.
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Pace University New York placed #22 among the best information systems schools. Pace University New York is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. About 60% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 28 information systems students who graduated with this degree at Pace University New York in the most recent data year. Information Systems graduates of Pace University New York earn a median of $59,662 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,670 to complete this degree.
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Florida International University landed the #23 spot for information systems this year. Florida International University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Miami. Florida International University graduates 74% of students within six years. Florida International University awarded about 96 information systems degrees in the most recent data year. Information Systems graduates of Florida International University earn a median of $81,138 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $19,349.
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Indian River State College landed the #24 spot for information systems this year. Located in the suburb of Fort Pierce, Indian River State College is a very large public university. Indian River State College awarded about 66 information systems degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the information systems program make about $44,082 in their early career. Indian River State College graduates carry a median of $10,492 in student loans.
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Sinclair Community College earned the #25 position for information systems this year. Located in the city of Dayton, Sinclair Community College is a very large public university. There were roughly 103 information systems students who graduated with this degree at Sinclair Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, information systems degree recipients from Sinclair Community College generally make around $35,348. Students borrow a median of $12,525 to complete this degree.
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Rest of the Top 36 Information Systems Schools
These schools also placed among the best for information systems this year:
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 113 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).
