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2023 Most Popular Online Computer Information Systems Schools in the Great Lakes Region

28 Colleges
$55,372 Avg Salary
$27,524 Avg Student Debt

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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Online Computer Information Systems Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 28 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which online programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for CIS majors pursuing an online .

Our 2023 rankings named DeVry University - Illinois the most popular online school in the Great Lakes Region for computer information systems students. Located in the medium-sized city of Chicago, DeVry University - Illinois is a private for-profit school with a very large student population.

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#2

Purdue University Global

Indianapolis, IN

The excellent online programs at Purdue University Global helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer information systems schools in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the city of Indianapolis, Purdue University Global is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Purdue University Global take out is $39,985.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a great place for computer information systems students pursuing an online degree. Located in the small city of Carbondale, SIUC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, CIS graduates from SIUC carry an average student debtload of $31,000. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $74, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#4

Franklin University

Columbus, OH

The excellent online programs at Franklin University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer information systems schools in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the city of Columbus, Franklin University is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

CIS majors at Franklin University take out an average of $41,437 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#5

Indiana State University

Terre Haute, IN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Indiana State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Computer Information Systems Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the small city of Terre Haute, Indiana State is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

CIS majors at Indiana State take out an average of $25,029 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $125.

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#6

Lakeland University

Plymouth, WI

Lakeland University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the rural area of Plymouth, Lakeland is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

While working on their degree, CIS majors at Lakeland accumulate an average of around $37,153 in student debt.

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Ohio University - Athens Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #7 on the list. OHIO Athens is a very large public school located in the town of Athens.

After completing their degree, CIS graduates from OHIO Athens carry an average student debtload of $30,412.

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#8

Walsh College

Troy, MI

Walsh College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Information Systems Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the small city of Troy, Walsh is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

While working on their degree, CIS majors at Walsh accumulate an average of around $20,490 in student debt.

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Miami University - Hamilton came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Information Systems Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Hamilton, Miami University - Hamilton is a public college with a small student population.

On average, CIS graduates from Miami University - Hamilton take out $25,750 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $299, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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University of Cincinnati - Clermont College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer information systems programs. UC Clermont College is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Batavia.

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Explore the most popular online computer information systems schools 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

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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 28 schools only.

  • 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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