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.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 62 schools on the early-career earnings of their information science is graduates.
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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 California Berkeley the top school for information science is graduate earnings in the United States. Located in the city of Berkeley, University Of California Berkeley is a public institution. After graduating, information science is degree recipients from University Of California Berkeley typically earn about $214,399 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at George Mason University earned it the #2 place for information science is. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, George Mason University is a public institution. Information Science Is graduates of George Mason University earn a median of about $149,317 a year early in their careers.
University Of Washington Seattle Campus produces some of the highest-paid graduates in information science is, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a public institution. Students who complete the information science is program here go on to a median salary of roughly $178,595.
A rank of #4 makes Northwestern University one of the highest-paying schools for information science is. Located in the city of Evanston, Northwestern University is a private not-for-profit institution. Information Science Is graduates of Northwestern University earn a median of about $139,725 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #5 makes Norwich University one of the highest-paying schools for information science is. Norwich University is a private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Northfield. Early-career information science is graduates from Norwich University make a median of around $156,820 per year.
Virginia Commonwealth University placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for information science is. Virginia Commonwealth University is a public school located in the city of Richmond. Early-career information science is graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University make a median of around $125,277 per year.
George Washington University placed #7 among the highest-paying schools for information science is. George Washington University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. Students who complete the information science is program here go on to a median salary of roughly $129,307.
Boston University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying information science is schools. Set in the city of Boston, Boston 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 $137,506.
Syracuse University placed #9 among the highest-paying schools for information science is. Set in the city of Syracuse, Syracuse University is a private not-for-profit institution. Information Science Is graduates of Syracuse University earn a median of about $135,693 a year early in their careers.
Johns Hopkins University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying information science is schools. Johns Hopkins University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baltimore. Information Science Is graduates of Johns Hopkins University earn a median of about $139,712 a year early in their careers.
Florida Institute Of Technology placed #11 among the highest-paying schools for information science is. Located in the city of Melbourne, Florida Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the information science is program here go on to a median salary of roughly $111,846.
University Of Nebraska At Omaha came in at #12 for information science is graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Omaha, University Of Nebraska At Omaha is a public institution. After graduating, information science is degree recipients from University Of Nebraska At Omaha typically earn about $124,484 annually.
University Of Maryland Baltimore County placed #13 among the highest-paying schools for information science is. Located in the suburb of Baltimore, University Of Maryland Baltimore County is a public institution. Students who complete the information science is program here go on to a median salary of roughly $131,013.
University Of Maryland University College placed #14 among the highest-paying schools for information science is. University Of Maryland University College is a public school located in the suburb of Adelphi. After graduating, information science is degree recipients from University Of Maryland University College typically earn about $126,179 annually.
Texas A And M University College Station placed #15 among the highest-paying schools for information science is. Texas A And M University College Station is a public school located in the city of College Station. Information Science Is graduates of Texas A And M University College Station earn a median of about $106,083 a year early in their careers.
Colorado State University Fort Collins earned the #16 position for information science is graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Fort Collins, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a public institution. Information Science Is graduates of Colorado State University Fort Collins earn a median of about $115,721 a year early in their careers.
Depaul University placed #17 among the highest-paying schools for information science is. Located in the city of Chicago, Depaul University is a private not-for-profit institution. Information Science Is graduates of Depaul University earn a median of about $125,133 a year early in their careers.
New Jersey Institute Of Technology came in at #18 for information science is graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Newark, New Jersey Institute Of Technology is a public institution. Early-career information science is graduates from New Jersey Institute Of Technology make a median of around $123,609 per year.
The University Of Texas At Arlington came in at #19 for information science is graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Arlington, The University Of Texas At Arlington is a public institution. Early-career information science is graduates from The University Of Texas At Arlington make a median of around $103,700 per year.
University Of Utah came in at #20 for information science is graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Salt Lake City, University Of Utah is a public institution. After graduating, information science is degree recipients from University Of Utah typically earn about $115,541 annually.
University Of Michigan Dearborn came in at #21 for information science is graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Dearborn, University Of Michigan Dearborn is a public institution. Early-career information science is graduates from University Of Michigan Dearborn make a median of around $101,914 per year.
University Of Colorado Denver landed the #22 spot for information science is salaries this year. Located in the city of Denver, University Of Colorado Denver is a public institution. Early-career information science is graduates from University Of Colorado Denver make a median of around $111,462 per year.
University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus came in at #23 for information science is graduate earnings this year. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a public school located in the city of Pittsburgh. Students who complete the information science is program here go on to a median salary of roughly $119,579.
The University Of Texas At Dallas placed #24 among the highest-paying schools for information science is. Set in the city of Richardson, The University Of Texas At Dallas is a public institution. Information Science Is graduates of The University Of Texas At Dallas earn a median of about $112,970 a year early in their careers.
Drexel University placed #25 among the highest-paying schools for information science is. Drexel University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. Information Science Is graduates of Drexel University earn a median of about $117,067 a year early in their careers.
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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 · 62 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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