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2023 Best Management Information Systems Schools

377 Colleges
$57,647 Avg Salary
$24,340 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Management Information Systems School for You

In 2020-2021, 13,680 people earned a degree or certificate in management information systems, making the major the #73 most popular in the United States.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Management Information Systems Schools ranking. This report analyzed 377 schools in the United States to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Management Information Systems Schools in the United States

The following schools top our list of the Best Management Information Systems Colleges.

Top 25 Top Schools in Management Information Systems

#1

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, IN

Our analysis found University of Notre Dame to be the best school for management information systems students who want to pursue a degree in the United States. Notre Dame is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Notre Dame.

On average, MIS graduates from Notre Dame take out $19,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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The excellent programs at The University of Texas at Austin helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best management information systems schools in the United States. UT Austin is a very large public school located in the large city of Austin.

The average amount in student loans that MIS majors at UT Austin take out is $18,549. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $242.

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#3

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Virginia Tech. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Management Information Systems Schools list. Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public college with a very large student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Management Information Systems Schools list. UIUC is a very large public school located in the small city of Champaign.

MIS majors at UIUC take out an average of $17,350 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $540.

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#5

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Carnegie Mellon University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Management Information Systems Schools list. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

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#6

Georgetown University

Washington, DC

Georgetown University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Management Information Systems Schools ranking. Located in the city of Washington, Georgetown is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that MIS majors at Georgetown take out is $14,750.

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#7

University of Georgia

Athens, GA

University of Georgia landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best management information systems programs. Located in the midsize city of Athens, UGA is a public college with a fairly large student population.

On average, MIS graduates from UGA take out $22,063 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $157.

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#8

Santa Clara University

Santa Clara, CA

Santa Clara University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Management Information Systems Schools ranking. Located in the city of Santa Clara, SCU is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

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#9

Bellevue University

Bellevue, NE

Bellevue University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Management Information Systems Schools list. Located in the large suburb of Bellevue, Bellevue University is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

After completing their degree, MIS graduates from Bellevue University carry an average student debtload of $28,472.

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With a ranking of #10, Texas A&M University - College Station did quite well on this year’s best schools for management information systems students. Located in the midsize city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public school with a very large student population.

MIS majors at Texas A&M College Station take out an average of $19,500 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#11

University of Delaware

Newark, DE

University of Delaware ranked #11 on this year’s Best Management Information Systems Schools list. UD is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Newark.

On average, MIS graduates from UD take out $25,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#12

George Washington University

Washington, DC

George Washington University landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best management information systems programs. Located in the large city of Washington, GWU is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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#13

University of Mary

Bismarck, ND

University of Mary ranked #13 on this year’s Best Management Information Systems Schools list. Located in the rural area of Bismarck, UMary is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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With a ranking of #14, Rasmussen University - Illinois did quite well on this year’s best schools for management information systems students. Located in the city of Rockford, Rasmussen University - Illinois is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

While working on their degree, MIS majors at Rasmussen University - Illinois accumulate an average of around $26,378 in student debt.

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With a ranking of #15, University of Wisconsin - Madison did quite well on this year’s best schools for management information systems students. UW - Madison is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Madison.

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Rasmussen University - Minnesota did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for management information systems students. It came in at #16 on the list. Located in the small city of St. Cloud, Rasmussen University - Minnesota is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

While working on their degree, MIS majors at Rasmussen University - Minnesota accumulate an average of around $26,378 in student debt.

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#17

Howard University

Washington, DC

With a ranking of #17, Howard University did quite well on this year’s best schools for management information systems students. Located in the city of Washington, Howard is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, MIS majors at Howard accumulate an average of around $19,500 in student debt.

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#18

Baylor University

Waco, TX

Baylor University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for management information systems students. It came in at #18 on the list. Baylor is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Waco.

While working on their degree, MIS majors at Baylor accumulate an average of around $23,550 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $858, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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With a ranking of #19, Rasmussen University - Florida did quite well on this year’s best schools for management information systems students. Located in the small city of Ocala, Rasmussen University - Florida is a private for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

On average, MIS graduates from Rasmussen University - Florida take out $26,378 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Loyola University Chicago did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for management information systems students. It came in at #20 on the list. Loyola Chicago is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Chicago.

On average, MIS graduates from Loyola Chicago take out $24,598 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $679.

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Miami University - Oxford came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Management Information Systems Schools ranking. Miami University - Oxford is a large public school located in the town of Oxford.

MIS majors at Miami University - Oxford take out an average of $25,499 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Anne Arundel Community College ranked #22 on this year’s Best Management Information Systems Schools list. AACC is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Arnold.

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Rasmussen University - Wisconsin landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best management information systems programs. Located in the city of Green Bay, Rasmussen University - Wisconsin is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that MIS majors at Rasmussen University - Wisconsin take out is $26,378.

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#24

University of Dayton

Dayton, OH

University of Dayton did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for management information systems students. It came in at #24 on the list. UDayton is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Dayton.

While working on their degree, MIS majors at UDayton accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.

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Dakota County Technical College ranked #25 on this year’s Best Management Information Systems Schools list. Located in the rural area of Rosemount, DCTC is a public college with a small student population.

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Rest of the Top Best Management Information Systems Schools

#26

Bethel University Minnesota

Saint Paul, MN
#27

Butler University

Indianapolis, IN
#30

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ
#31

Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA
#35

Park University

Parkville, MO
#36

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT
#37

Allegany College of Maryland

Cumberland, MD
#38

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL
#40

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL
#42

Cardinal Stritch University

Milwaukee, WI
#43

Seton Hall University

South Orange, NJ
#45

Fairfield University

Fairfield, CT
#46

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY
#47

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, UT
#48

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA
#49

University of Houston

Houston, TX
#50

Simpson College

Indianola, IA

Additional Award Winners

This list represents the rest of the colleges awarded a Best Management Information Systems Schools badge. Showing in this list means the school was ranked in the top 15% of the 377 different United States management information systems schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
51 Linfield University - Online and Continuing Education McMinnville, OR
52 University of California - Irvine Irvine, CA
53 University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Norman, OK
54 Clarkson University Potsdam, NY
55 University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI
56 Auburn University Auburn, AL

Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Management Information Systems Schools award.

Rank College Location
57 Augustana College Rock Island, IL
58 North Hennepin Community College Brooklyn Park, MN
59 The University of Arizona Global Campus San Diego, CA
60 Washington State University Pullman, WA
61 University of Wisconsin - La Crosse La Crosse, WI
62 Western Technical College La Crosse, WI
63 Luther College Decorah, IA
64 Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Green Bay, WI
65 Illinois State University Normal, IL
66 East Carolina University Greenville, NC
67 Bradley University Peoria, IL
68 Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI
69 University of South Carolina - Columbia Columbia, SC
70 Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI
71 Appalachian State University Boone, NC
72 DePaul University Chicago, IL
73 Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO
74 West Virginia University Morgantown, WV
75 University of Kansas Lawrence, KS

Management Information Systems by Region

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Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

Management Information Systems is one of 21 different types of programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to MIS

Related Major Annual Graduates
Business Administration & Management 416,590
Accounting 99,265
Finance & Financial Management 57,778
General Business/Commerce 56,042
Marketing 52,916

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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 the rest 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).
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