Computer Information Systems programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 178 schools to find the best for computer information systems students.
Rice University tops our 2026 ranking of the best computer information systems schools. Rice University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Houston. About 95% of students finish within six years. About 346 computer information systems degrees were awarded at Rice University in the most recent year. Students who receive their computer information systems degree from Rice University earn around $131,154 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,381.
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Texas Christian University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in computer information systems, landing the #2 spot this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Fort Worth. Texas Christian University graduates 85% of students within six years. Texas Christian University awarded about 33 computer information systems degrees in the most recent data year. Computer Information Systems graduates of Texas Christian University earn a median of $76,826 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,960 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong computer information systems program will find one at The University Of Texas At Austin, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public institution. The University Of Texas At Austin graduates 89% of students within six years. There were roughly 1,247 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas At Austin in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer information systems degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Austin generally make around $111,587. Typical student debt for the program is $20,500.
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The University Of Texas At Dallas came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best computer information systems schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Richardson. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 1,759 computer information systems degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas At Dallas in the most recent year. Graduates of the computer information systems program make about $84,256 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $18,642 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong computer information systems program will find one at Arizona State University, which ranked #5. Arizona State University is a very large public school located in the city of Tempe. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 190 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at Arizona State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer information systems degree recipients from Arizona State University generally make around $71,183. Arizona State University graduates carry a median of $15,312 in student loans.
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Trinity University placed #6 among the best computer information systems schools. Located in the city of San Antonio, Trinity University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 84% of students finish within six years. About 30 computer information systems degrees were awarded at Trinity University in the most recent year. Graduates of the computer information systems program make about $77,311 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,059.
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University Of Houston earned the #7 position for computer information systems this year. Set in the city of Houston, University Of Houston is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. There were roughly 510 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at University Of Houston in the most recent data year. Computer Information Systems graduates of University Of Houston earn a median of $81,158 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $18,751.
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Northern Arizona University came in at #8 for computer information systems this year. Located in the city of Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University is a very large public university. About 61% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 567 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at Northern Arizona University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer information systems program make about $47,056 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,645 to complete this degree.
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Texas Tech University came in at #9 for computer information systems this year. Texas Tech University is a very large public school located in the city of Lubbock. Texas Tech University graduates 69% of students within six years. There were roughly 592 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at Texas Tech University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer information systems degree recipients from Texas Tech University generally make around $82,521. Typical student debt for the program is $23,197.
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The University Of Texas At Arlington placed #10 among the best computer information systems schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Arlington. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. About 1,075 computer information systems degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas At Arlington in the most recent year. Students who receive their computer information systems degree from The University Of Texas At Arlington earn around $102,557 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,632.
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Tulsa Community College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best computer information systems schools. Located in the city of Tulsa, Tulsa Community College is a very large public university. Tulsa Community College awarded about 116 computer information systems degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer information systems degree recipients from Tulsa Community College generally make around $41,718. Tulsa Community College graduates carry a median of $9,509 in student loans.
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University Of New Mexico Main Campus came in at #12 for computer information systems this year. Set in the city of Albuquerque, University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a very large public institution. University Of New Mexico Main Campus graduates 54% of students within six years. University Of New Mexico Main Campus awarded about 83 computer information systems degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer information systems program make about $102,291 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,919 to complete this degree.
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The University Of Texas At San Antonio ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best computer information systems schools. Set in the city of San Antonio, The University Of Texas At San Antonio is a very large public institution. The University Of Texas At San Antonio graduates 53% of students within six years. There were roughly 541 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas At San Antonio in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer information systems degree recipients from The University Of Texas At San Antonio generally make around $72,804. Students borrow a median of $22,625 to complete this degree.
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Arizona State University Skysong came in at #14 for computer information systems this year. Set in the city of Scottsdale, Arizona State University Skysong is a very large public institution. About 19 computer information systems degrees were awarded at Arizona State University Skysong in the most recent year. Students who receive their computer information systems degree from Arizona State University Skysong earn around $71,183 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,312.
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Oklahoma City University landed the #15 spot for computer information systems this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Oklahoma City. About 65% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 49 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at Oklahoma City University in the most recent data year. Computer Information Systems graduates of Oklahoma City University earn a median of $58,379 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,248.
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Texas State University San Marcos ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best computer information systems schools. Located in the city of San Marcos, Texas State University San Marcos is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. About 90 computer information systems degrees were awarded at Texas State University San Marcos in the most recent year. Students who receive their computer information systems degree from Texas State University San Marcos earn around $52,274 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,046.
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Lone Star College System ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best computer information systems schools. This very large public university is located in the city of The Woodlands. Lone Star College System awarded about 500 computer information systems degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer information systems degree from Lone Star College System earn around $39,224 in the first couple years of their career. Lone Star College System graduates carry a median of $12,500 in student loans.
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Austin Community College District landed the #18 spot for computer information systems this year. Located in the city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a very large public university. Austin Community College District awarded about 152 computer information systems degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer information systems program make about $49,032 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $13,000 to complete this degree.
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Oklahoma State University Main Campus placed #19 among the best computer information systems schools. Set in the town of Stillwater, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 250 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at Oklahoma State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer information systems program make about $61,514 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,759.
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University Of Tulsa landed the #20 spot for computer information systems this year. University Of Tulsa is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Tulsa. University Of Tulsa graduates 72% of students within six years. University Of Tulsa awarded about 12 computer information systems degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer information systems degree recipients from University Of Tulsa generally make around $66,166. Students borrow a median of $23,638 to complete this degree.
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Southwestern University ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best computer information systems schools. Set in the city of Georgetown, Southwestern University is a small private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 73% of students complete a degree within six years here. Southwestern University awarded about 12 computer information systems degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer information systems degree recipients from Southwestern University generally make around $36,990. Students borrow a median of $24,975 to complete this degree.
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Tarrant County College District came in at #22 for computer information systems this year. Located in the city of Fort Worth, Tarrant County College District is a very large public university. About 232 computer information systems degrees were awarded at Tarrant County College District in the most recent year. Graduates of the computer information systems program make about $37,808 in their early career. Tarrant County College District graduates carry a median of $12,867 in student loans.
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University Of Arizona landed the #23 spot for computer information systems this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Tucson. University Of Arizona graduates 68% of students within six years. University Of Arizona awarded about 277 computer information systems degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer information systems degree from University Of Arizona earn around $73,057 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree.
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Oklahoma City Community College came in at #24 for computer information systems this year. Located in the city of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City Community College is a large public university. About 91 computer information systems degrees were awarded at Oklahoma City Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their computer information systems degree from Oklahoma City Community College earn around $49,198 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $15,461 to complete this degree.
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San Jacinto Community College placed #25 among the best computer information systems schools. Located in the city of Pasadena, San Jacinto Community College is a very large public university. About 248 computer information systems degrees were awarded at San Jacinto Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, computer information systems degree recipients from San Jacinto Community College generally make around $33,893. Typical student debt for the program is $11,376.
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Rest of the Top 50 Computer Information Systems Schools
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s computer information systems ranking:
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 178 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).
