by our College Data Analytics Team
[Information Science Is](/majors/computer-information-sciences/information-science-is/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
College Factual analyzed 19 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying information science is schools.
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If you want to know which schools send information science is graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked University Of Michigan Ann Arbor the top school for information science is graduate earnings in the Great Lakes Region. Set in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a public institution. Students who complete the information science is program here go on to a median salary of roughly $125,257.
Northwestern University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in information science is, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Evanston, Northwestern University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the information science is program here go on to a median salary of roughly $102,998.
Ivy Tech Community College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying information science is schools. Ivy Tech Community College is a public school located in the city of Indianapolis. After graduating, information science is degree recipients from Ivy Tech Community College typically earn about $50,048 annually.
Grand Valley State University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in information science is, landing the #4 spot this year. Grand Valley State University is a public school located in the town of Allendale. After graduating, information science is degree recipients from Grand Valley State University typically earn about $94,036 annually.
Cuyahoga Community College District produces some of the highest-paid graduates in information science is, landing the #5 spot this year. Cuyahoga Community College District is a public school located in the city of Cleveland. Early-career information science is graduates from Cuyahoga Community College District make a median of around $63,631 per year.
Lake Land College came in at #6 for information science is graduate earnings this year. Lake Land College is a public school located in the rural area of Mattoon. Students who complete the information science is program here go on to a median salary of roughly $49,295.
Depaul University came in at #7 for information science is graduate earnings this year. Depaul University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago. Students who complete the information science is program here go on to a median salary of roughly $87,587.
University Of Illinois At Chicago ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying information science is schools. Located in the city of Chicago, University Of Illinois At Chicago is a public institution. Students who complete the information science is program here go on to a median salary of roughly $79,273.
University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying information science is schools. University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College is a public school located in the suburb of Blue Ash. Students who complete the information science is program here go on to a median salary of roughly $62,577.
University Of Toledo came in at #10 for information science is graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Toledo, University Of Toledo is a public institution. After graduating, information science is degree recipients from University Of Toledo typically earn about $82,706 annually.
Bowling Green State University Main Campus earned the #11 position for information science is graduate earnings this year. Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a public school located in the town of Bowling Green. Students who complete the information science is program here go on to a median salary of roughly $60,359.
University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee placed #12 among the highest-paying schools for information science is. Located in the city of Milwaukee, University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a public institution. Students who complete the information science is program here go on to a median salary of roughly $71,313.
University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee Flex landed the #13 spot for information science is salaries this year. Set in the city of Milwaukee, University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee Flex is a public institution. Information Science Is graduates of University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee Flex earn a median of about $71,313 a year early in their careers.
Bradley University came in at #14 for information science is graduate earnings this year. Bradley University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Peoria. Students who complete the information science is program here go on to a median salary of roughly $58,014.
Cleveland State University placed #15 among the highest-paying schools for information science is. Located in the city of Cleveland, Cleveland State University is a public institution. After graduating, information science is degree recipients from Cleveland State University typically earn about $57,661 annually.
University Of Akron Main Campus earned the #16 position for information science is graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Akron, University Of Akron Main Campus is a public institution. Information Science Is graduates of University Of Akron Main Campus earn a median of about $56,824 a year early in their careers.
University Of Michigan Flint earned the #17 position for information science is graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Flint, University Of Michigan Flint is a public institution. Information Science Is graduates of University Of Michigan Flint earn a median of about $44,184 a year early in their careers.
University Of Wisconsin Green Bay placed #18 among the highest-paying schools for information science is. University Of Wisconsin Green Bay is a public school located in the city of Green Bay. After graduating, information science is degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Green Bay typically earn about $41,041 annually.
Zane State College landed the #19 spot for information science is salaries this year. Zane State College is a public school located in the town of Zanesville. After graduating, information science is degree recipients from Zane State College typically earn about $42,030 annually.
This ranking is produced by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their information science is graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 19 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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