by our College Data Analytics Team
[Information Science Is](/majors/computer-information-sciences/information-science-is/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. The schools below stand out for the salaries their information science is graduates go on to command.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 20 schools on the early-career earnings of their information science is graduates.
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Leading the list is George Mason University, our #1 for information science is graduate salaries in the Southeast Region. Set in the suburb of Fairfax, George Mason University is a public institution. Early-career information science is graduates from George Mason University make a median of around $149,317 per year.
Virginia Commonwealth University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in information science is, landing the #2 spot this year. Virginia Commonwealth University is a public school located in the city of Richmond. Information Science Is graduates of Virginia Commonwealth University earn a median of about $125,277 a year early in their careers.
Florida Institute Of Technology came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying information science is schools. Set in the city of Melbourne, Florida Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, information science is degree recipients from Florida Institute Of Technology typically earn about $111,846 annually.
Nova Southeastern University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in information science is, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University is a private not-for-profit institution. Information Science Is graduates of Nova Southeastern University earn a median of about $109,801 a year early in their careers.
Northern Kentucky University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying information science is schools. Northern Kentucky University is a public school located in the suburb of Highland Heights. Information Science Is graduates of Northern Kentucky University earn a median of about $85,634 a year early in their careers.
Strayer University Alabama ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying information science is schools. Strayer University Alabama is a private for-profit school located in the city of Birmingham. Information Science Is graduates of Strayer University Alabama earn a median of about $94,667 a year early in their careers.
Strayer University Florida landed the #7 spot for information science is salaries this year. Strayer University Florida is a private for-profit school located in the suburb of Tampa. Information Science Is graduates of Strayer University Florida earn a median of about $94,667 a year early in their careers.
Strayer University Georgia earned the #8 position for information science is graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Chamblee, Strayer University Georgia is a private for-profit institution. Students who complete the information science is program here go on to a median salary of roughly $94,667.
Strayer University Mississippi landed the #9 spot for information science is salaries this year. Set in the city of Jackson, Strayer University Mississippi is a private for-profit institution. Students who complete the information science is program here go on to a median salary of roughly $94,667.
Strayer University North Carolina placed #10 among the highest-paying schools for information science is. Located in the city of Greensboro, Strayer University North Carolina is a private for-profit institution. Early-career information science is graduates from Strayer University North Carolina make a median of around $94,667 per year.
Strayer University South Carolina placed #11 among the highest-paying schools for information science is. Strayer University South Carolina is a private for-profit school located in the city of Greenville. Early-career information science is graduates from Strayer University South Carolina make a median of around $94,667 per year.
Strayer University Virginia ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying information science is schools. Set in the city of Arlington, Strayer University Virginia is a private for-profit institution. Early-career information science is graduates from Strayer University Virginia make a median of around $94,667 per year.
University Of South Florida Main Campus landed the #13 spot for information science is salaries this year. Located in the city of Tampa, University Of South Florida Main Campus is a public institution. Early-career information science is graduates from University Of South Florida Main Campus make a median of around $72,247 per year.
South University Montgomery ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying information science is schools. South University Montgomery is a private for-profit school located in the city of Montgomery. After graduating, information science is degree recipients from South University Montgomery typically earn about $88,529 annually.
South University Tampa placed #15 among the highest-paying schools for information science is. Located in the city of Tampa, South University Tampa is a private for-profit institution. Early-career information science is graduates from South University Tampa make a median of around $88,529 per year.
South Universityrichmond placed #16 among the highest-paying schools for information science is. Located in the suburb of Glen Allen, South Universityrichmond is a private for-profit institution. After graduating, information science is degree recipients from South Universityrichmond typically earn about $88,529 annually.
South Universitysavannah Online earned the #17 position for information science is graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Savannah, South Universitysavannah Online is a private for-profit institution. After graduating, information science is degree recipients from South Universitysavannah Online typically earn about $88,529 annually.
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill earned the #18 position for information science is graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Chapel Hill, University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a public institution. After graduating, information science is degree recipients from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill typically earn about $68,374 annually.
North Carolina Central University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying information science is schools. North Carolina Central University is a public school located in the city of Durham. Information Science Is graduates of North Carolina Central University earn a median of about $81,747 a year early in their careers.
Florida State University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying information science is schools. Set in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State University is a public institution. After graduating, information science is degree recipients from Florida State University typically earn about $48,254 annually.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries information science is graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 20 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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