25 Most Popular Colleges for Management Information Systems Master’s Degree Programs
There are many excellent colleges in the United States that offer master’s degrees in management information systems. The following colleges have the largest programs in the field.
WGU claimed the #1 spot on our list by awarding 376 master's degrees in MIS in 2017-2018.
The following table gives an overview of the average costs for graduate students attending WGU.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$6,500 |
$6,500 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$290 |
$290 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
Not Reported |
Not Reported |
UOPX - Arizona awarded 227 master's degrees in MIS in 2017-2018. This makes the school the second most popular in the country for the field. UOPX - Arizona also ranks #2 in popularity in Arizona for students seeking a MIS degree.
These are the average costs for graduate students attending UOPX - Arizona.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$16,713 |
$16,713 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
Not Reported |
Not Reported |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
Not Reported |
Not Reported |
At Webster, 203 master's degrees were awarded in 2017-2018 in MIS, which makes the school come in at #3 on our list. Webster also ranks #3 in popularity in Missouri for students seeking a MIS degree.
Graduate students at Webster can expect to pay the following average costs.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$13,140 |
$13,140 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
Not Reported |
Not Reported |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$730 |
$730 |
In 2017-2018, the school reported the combined number of graduate assistants across all departments to be 17. Of that number, 0 were classified as teaching assistants, and 0 were classified as research assistants. The remaining GAs were categorized as Other.
Florida Institute of Technology - Online is the #4 most popular school for MIS. It handed out 135 master's degrees in the field in 2017-2018. Florida Institute of Technology - Online also ranks #4 in popularity in Florida for students seeking a MIS degree.
This table gives a breakdown of the average costs for graduate students attending Florida Institute of Technology - Online.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$16,128 |
$16,128 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
Not Reported |
Not Reported |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$896 |
$896 |
The school reported having 3 graduate assistants for all departments combined in 2017-2018. Of that number, 3 were classified as teaching assistants, and 0 were classified as research assistants.
About 131 students earned master's degrees in management information systems at Bowling Green State University - Main Campus in 2017-2018, making the school the 5th most popular in the nation. BGSU also ranks #5 in popularity in Ohio for students seeking a MIS degree.
Here are the average costs for graduate students at BGSU.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$7,821 |
$13,473 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$1,787 |
$1,787 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$435 |
$749 |
In 2017-2018, there were 1,066 graduate assistants in all departments combined at the school. Of that number, 707 were classified as teaching assistants, and 348 were classified as research assistants. The remaining GAs were categorized as Other.
Master's degrees in MIS were awarded to 120 students at DeVry University - Illinois in 2017-2018. This puts the school in the #6 spot on our list. DeVry University - Illinois also ranks #6 in popularity in Illinois for students seeking a MIS degree.
Graduate students at DeVry University - Illinois can expect to pay the following average costs.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$16,852 |
$16,852 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$400 |
$400 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$766 |
$766 |
Columbia earned the #7 spot on our list by awarding master's degrees to 99 MIS majors in 2017-2018. Columbia also ranks #7 in popularity in New York for students seeking a MIS degree.
This table gives a breakdown of the average costs for graduate students attending Columbia.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$44,864 |
$44,864 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$2,092 |
$2,092 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$1,704 |
$1,704 |
Across all programs, there were 2,805 graduate assistants at the school in 2017-2018. Of that number, 1,869 were classified as teaching assistants, and 936 were classified as research assistants.
Grantham University is ranked #8 on our list due to it handing out master's degrees in MIS to 94 students in 2017-2018. Grantham University also ranks #8 in popularity in Kansas for students seeking a MIS degree.
Here are the average costs for graduate students at Grantham University.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$3,900 |
$3,900 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$180 |
$180 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$325 |
$325 |
The #9 spot on our list belongs to Benedictine U for handing out 70 master's degrees in MIS in 2017-2018. Benedictine U also ranks #9 in popularity in Illinois for students seeking a MIS degree.
The following table gives an overview of the average costs for graduate students attending Benedictine U.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$16,888 |
$16,888 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$638 |
$638 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$628 |
$628 |
In 2017-2018, 70 students at UM Dearborn earned master's degrees in MIS. This makes the college rank #9 on our list. UM Dearborn also ranks #9 in popularity in Michigan for students seeking a MIS degree.
These are the average costs for graduate students attending UM Dearborn.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$11,712 |
$20,344 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$754 |
$754 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$683 |
$1,176 |
In 2017-2018, UM Dearborn reported having 63 graduate assistants across all departments at the school. Of that number, 34 were classified as teaching assistants, and 29 were classified as research assistants.
At University of Virginia, 63 master's degrees were awarded in 2017-2018 in MIS, which makes the school come in at #11 on our list. University of Virginia also ranks #11 in popularity in Virginia for students seeking a MIS degree.
Here are the average costs for graduate students at University of Virginia.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$15,552 |
$26,048 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$2,720 |
$3,402 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$866 |
$1,434 |
There were 1,641 graduate assistants at the school (in all programs combined) in 2017-2018. Of that number, 740 were classified as teaching assistants, and 901 were classified as research assistants.
UAB awarded 62 master's degrees in MIS in 2017-2018. This makes the school the 12th most popular in the country for the field. UAB also ranks #12 in popularity in Alabama for students seeking a MIS degree.
This table gives a breakdown of the average costs for graduate students attending UAB.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$7,866 |
$17,910 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
Not Reported |
Not Reported |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$437 |
$995 |
In 2017-2018, there were 513 graduate assistants in all departments combined at the school. Of that number, 513 were classified as teaching assistants, and 0 were classified as research assistants.
The #13 spot on our list belongs to UNE for handing out 51 master's degrees in MIS in 2017-2018. UNE also ranks #13 in popularity in Puerto Rico for students seeking a MIS degree.
The following table gives an overview of the average costs for graduate students attending UNE.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$2,652 |
$2,652 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$900 |
$900 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$221 |
$221 |
Full Sail University is the #14 most popular school for MIS. It handed out 46 master's degrees in the field in 2017-2018. Full Sail University also ranks #14 in popularity in Florida for students seeking a MIS degree.
These are the average costs for graduate students attending Full Sail University.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$14,025 |
$14,025 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$3,674 |
$3,674 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
Not Reported |
Not Reported |
In 2017-2018, 42 students at Baruch earned master's degrees in MIS. This makes the college rank #15 on our list. Baruch also ranks #15 in popularity in New York for students seeking a MIS degree.
Graduate students at Baruch can expect to pay the following average costs.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$10,450 |
$19,320 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$360 |
$360 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$440 |
$805 |
Master's degrees in MIS were awarded to 37 students at Bowie State University in 2017-2018. This puts the school in the #16 spot on our list. Bowie State University also ranks #16 in popularity in Maryland for students seeking a MIS degree.
This table gives a breakdown of the average costs for graduate students attending Bowie State University.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$7,326 |
$12,510 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$2,220 |
$2,220 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$407 |
$673 |
Central Michigan is ranked #17 on our list due to it handing out master's degrees in MIS to 34 students in 2017-2018. Central Michigan also ranks #17 in popularity in Michigan for students seeking a MIS degree.
Graduate students at Central Michigan can expect to pay the following average costs.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$12,870 |
$18,942 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
Not Reported |
Not Reported |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$575 |
$850 |
In 2017-2018, Central Michigan reported having 648 graduate assistants across all departments at the school. Of that number, 268 were classified as teaching assistants, and 190 were classified as research assistants. The remaining GAs were categorized as Other.
Colorado State University - Global Campus earned the #17 spot on our list by awarding master's degrees to 34 MIS majors in 2017-2018. Colorado State University - Global Campus also ranks #17 in popularity in Colorado for students seeking a MIS degree.
The following table gives an overview of the average costs for graduate students attending Colorado State University - Global Campus.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$9,000 |
$9,000 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
Not Reported |
Not Reported |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$500 |
$500 |
About 33 students earned master's degrees in management information systems at DeVry College of New York in 2017-2018, making the school the 19th most popular in the nation. DeVry College of New York-Midtown Manhattan also ranks #19 in popularity in New York for students seeking a MIS degree.
These are the average costs for graduate students attending DeVry College of New York-Midtown Manhattan.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$16,852 |
$16,852 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$400 |
$400 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$766 |
$766 |
DeVry University - Georgia earned the #19 spot on our list by awarding master's degrees to 33 MIS majors in 2017-2018. DeVry University - Georgia also ranks #19 in popularity in Georgia for students seeking a MIS degree.
Here are the average costs for graduate students at DeVry University - Georgia.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$16,852 |
$16,852 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$400 |
$400 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$766 |
$766 |
Master's degrees in MIS were awarded to 33 students at UDM in 2017-2018. This puts the school in the #19 spot on our list. UDM also ranks #19 in popularity in Michigan for students seeking a MIS degree.
This table gives a breakdown of the average costs for graduate students attending UDM.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$28,422 |
$28,422 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
Not Reported |
Not Reported |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$1,579 |
$1,579 |
In 2017-2018, 31 students at Walden University earned master's degrees in MIS. This makes the college rank #22 on our list. Walden University also ranks #22 in popularity in Minnesota for students seeking a MIS degree.
Here are the average costs for graduate students at Walden University.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$11,586 |
$11,586 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$456 |
$456 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$570 |
$570 |
In 2017-2018, the school reported the combined number of graduate assistants across all departments to be 69. Of that number, 69 were classified as teaching assistants, and 0 were classified as research assistants.
Auburn is ranked #23 on our list due to it handing out master's degrees in MIS to 30 students in 2017-2018. Auburn also ranks #23 in popularity in Alabama for students seeking a MIS degree.
Graduate students at Auburn can expect to pay the following average costs.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$9,342 |
$28,026 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$1,632 |
$1,632 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$519 |
$1,557 |
Across all programs, there were 2,113 graduate assistants at the school in 2017-2018. Of that number, 842 were classified as teaching assistants, and 978 were classified as research assistants. The remaining GAs were categorized as Other.
At National University, 27 master's degrees were awarded in 2017-2018 in MIS, which makes the school come in at #24 on our list. National University also ranks #24 in popularity in California for students seeking a MIS degree.
The following table gives an overview of the average costs for graduate students attending National University.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$14,976 |
$14,976 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
Not Reported |
Not Reported |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$416 |
$416 |
About 26 students earned master's degrees in management information systems at University of Miami in 2017-2018, making the school the 25th most popular in the nation. U Miami also ranks #25 in popularity in Florida for students seeking a MIS degree.
These are the average costs for graduate students attending U Miami.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$35,280 |
$35,280 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$1,052 |
$1,052 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$1,960 |
$1,960 |
The school reported having 1,256 graduate assistants for all departments combined in 2017-2018. Of that number, 442 were classified as teaching assistants, and 766 were classified as research assistants. The remaining GAs were categorized as Other.
The #25 spot on our list belongs to Embry - Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide for handing out 26 master's degrees in MIS in 2017-2018. Embry - Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide also ranks #25 in popularity in Florida for students seeking a MIS degree.
The following table gives an overview of the average costs for graduate students attending Embry - Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$7,680 |
$7,680 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
Not Reported |
Not Reported |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$640 |
$640 |
Bay Path is the #25 most popular school for MIS. It handed out 26 master's degrees in the field in 2017-2018. Bay Path also ranks #25 in popularity in Massachusetts for students seeking a MIS degree.
This table gives a breakdown of the average costs for graduate students attending Bay Path.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$23,317 |
$23,317 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
Not Reported |
Not Reported |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$815 |
$815 |
A note on these rankings: The colleges above are ranked by the number of graduates in the program meaning the largest programs are at the top. While program popularity does not necessarily indicate quality, it does mean that many students are successfully graduating from the program, thus, making them worthwhile programs to consider.
References
National Center for Education Statistics
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