2026 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools
There are 1,616 colleges that offer a degree in Computer Information Systems. Learn more about the most popular schools below:
Finding the Best Computer Information Systems School for You
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which Computer Information Systems program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you’re no longer limited to schools in your local area.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools ranking. Our analysis looked at 1,616 schools in the United States offering Computer Information Systems programs. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school’s program.
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2026 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in the United States
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for Computer Information Systems majors.
Top 25 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools
The most popular school in the United States for Computer Information Systems students is Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus. Located in Atlanta, GA, this is a public institution. This school awarded 4,357 degrees in Computer Information Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $87,556. Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
DeVry University-Illinois landed the #2 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools ranking. DeVry University-Illinois is a private for-profit school located in Lisle, IL. This school awarded 3,533 degrees in Computer Information Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $49,188. Full Computer Information Systems at DeVry University-Illinois Report
Northeastern University landed the #3 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools ranking. Located in Boston, MA, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 1,802 degrees in Computer Information Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $74,155. Full Computer Information Systems at Northeastern University Report
The University of Texas at Dallas landed the #4 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools ranking. The University of Texas at Dallas is a public school located in Richardson, TX. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,762 people earned their degree in Computer Information Systems from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $52,687. Read More…
University of North Texas comes in at #5 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Computer Information Systems majors. Located in Denton, TX, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,755 people earned their degree in Computer Information Systems from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $42,036. Read full report on Computer Information Systems at University of North Texas
Western Governors University comes in at #6 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Computer Information Systems majors. Western Governors University is a private nonprofit school located in Salt Lake City, UT. This school awarded 1,551 degrees in Computer Information Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $74,978. Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Western Governors University
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #7 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Computer Information Systems majors. Located in Ann Arbor, MI, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,458 people earned their degree in Computer Information Systems from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $64,597. Full Computer Information Systems at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Report
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #8 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Computer Information Systems majors. Southern New Hampshire University is a private nonprofit school located in Manchester, NH. This school awarded 1,420 degrees in Computer Information Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $54,644. Full Computer Information Systems at Southern New Hampshire University Report
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus landed the #9 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools ranking. University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a public school located in Cincinnati, OH. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,332 people earned their degree in Computer Information Systems from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,819. Read full report on Computer Information Systems at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
George Mason University landed the #10 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools ranking. George Mason University is a public school located in Fairfax, VA. This school awarded 1,304 degrees in Computer Information Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,366. Full Computer Information Systems at George Mason University Report
New York University landed the #11 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools ranking. Located in New York, NY, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 1,283 degrees in Computer Information Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $59,956. Read full report on Computer Information Systems at New York University
University of Wisconsin-Madison landed the #12 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools ranking. University of Wisconsin-Madison is a public school located in Madison, WI. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,252 people earned their degree in Computer Information Systems from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,379. Full Computer Information Systems at University of Wisconsin-Madison Report
University of Phoenix-Arizona landed the #13 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools ranking. Located in Phoenix, AZ, this is a private for-profit institution. This school awarded 1,250 degrees in Computer Information Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $52,226. Read full report on Computer Information Systems at University of Phoenix-Arizona
The University of Texas at Austin landed the #14 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools ranking. Located in Austin, TX, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,247 people earned their degree in Computer Information Systems from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $51,060. Read More…
University of the People landed the #15 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools ranking. University of the People is a private nonprofit school located in Pasadena, CA. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,138 people earned their degree in Computer Information Systems from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669. Read full report on Computer Information Systems at University of the People
University of the Cumberlands landed the #16 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools ranking. University of the Cumberlands is a private nonprofit school located in Williamsburg, KY. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,096 people earned their degree in Computer Information Systems from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $45,499. Read full report on Computer Information Systems at University of the Cumberlands
Rutgers University-New Brunswick comes in at #17 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Computer Information Systems majors. Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a public school located in New Brunswick, NJ. This school awarded 1,087 degrees in Computer Information Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $52,303. Read More…
University of Central Florida landed the #18 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools ranking. Located in Orlando, FL, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,080 people earned their degree in Computer Information Systems from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $41,960. Read More…
The University of Texas at Arlington landed the #19 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools ranking. Located in Arlington, TX, this is a public institution. This school awarded 1,075 degrees in Computer Information Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $64,801. Read More…
Jefferson Community and Technical College landed the #20 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools ranking. Located in Louisville, KY, this is a public institution. This school awarded 1,034 degrees in Computer Information Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $42,070. Full Computer Information Systems at Jefferson Community and Technical College Report
Wake Technical Community College landed the #21 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools ranking. Located in Raleigh, NC, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,031 people earned their degree in Computer Information Systems from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,942. Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Wake Technical Community College
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #22 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Computer Information Systems majors. University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a public school located in Seattle, WA. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,024 people earned their degree in Computer Information Systems from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $53,990. Read full report on Computer Information Systems at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #23 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Computer Information Systems majors. University of Pennsylvania is a private nonprofit school located in Philadelphia, PA. This school awarded 1,018 degrees in Computer Information Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $86,069. Full Computer Information Systems at University of Pennsylvania Report
Florida International University landed the #24 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools ranking. Located in Miami, FL, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 991 people earned their degree in Computer Information Systems from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $40,919. Read More…
Carnegie Mellon University comes in at #25 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Computer Information Systems majors. Carnegie Mellon University is a private nonprofit school located in Pittsburgh, PA. During the most recent year for which we have data, 990 people earned their degree in Computer Information Systems from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $88,268. Read More…
Rest of the Top Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools
Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional great schools for this major that just missed the list above.
Computer Information Systems by Region
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More Computer Information Systems Rankings
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Majors Related to Computer Information Systems
Computer Information Systems Concentrations
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Computer Science | 67,926 |
| Information Technology | 42,322 |
| Informatics | 3,067 |
| Other Computer Sciences | 2,635 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 1,653 |
| Human-Centered Technology Design | 778 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 79,857 |
| Information Technology | 57,935 |
| Information Science | 22,425 |
| Computer Software Applications | 15,581 |
| Computer Programming | 15,336 |
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*The average salary above is for the top 25 schools only.
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