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2023 Best Computer Information Systems Master's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region

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$77,715 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems Master's Degree School for You

With 88,434 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, computer information systems is the #9 most popular major in the United States.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.

The Best Computer Information Systems Master's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 34 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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2023 Best Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region

Check out the CIS master's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Computer Information Systems Master's Degree Schools

#1

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL

Our analysis found Northwestern University to be the best school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a master’s degree in the Great Lakes Region . Northwestern is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Evanston.

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The excellent master’s degree programs at University of Wisconsin - Madison helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer information systems schools in the Great Lakes Region . UW - Madison is a very large public school located in the large city of Madison.

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#3

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI

Out of the 34 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Michigan State University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the small city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#4

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Purdue University - Main Campus. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Purdue is a very large public school located in the city of West Lafayette.

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#5

University of Chicago

Chicago, IL

The excellent master’s degree programs at University of Chicago helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer information systems schools in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the large city of Chicago, UChicago is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

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#6

Marquette University

Milwaukee, WI

Marquette University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer information systems students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the large city of Milwaukee, Marquette is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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Indiana University - Bloomington ranked #7 on this year’s Best Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the small city of Bloomington, IU Bloomington is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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University of Cincinnati - Main Campus ranked #8 on this year’s Best Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the large city of Cincinnati, UC is a public school with a very large student population.

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With a ranking of #9, University of Wisconsin - Stout did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer information systems students working on their master’s degree. Located in the town of Menomonie, UW - Stout is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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Grand Valley State University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. GVSU is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Allendale.

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Best Computer Information Systems Colleges by State

Explore the best computer information systems colleges for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 2,433
Ohio 1,479
Illinois 1,579
Indiana 1,984
Wisconsin 1,531

One of 10 majors within the area of study, computer information systems has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to CIS

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336

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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