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2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Master's Degree Schools in Michigan

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

10 Colleges
$16,189 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$77,715 Avg Salary

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

Computer Information Systems is the #12 most popular major in Michigan with 421 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Best Value Computer Information Systems Master's Degree Schools in Michigan ranking. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in Michigan to see which master's degree programs offered the best value experiences for CIS students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.

Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.

In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan

Check out the CIS master's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best value for your educational dollar.

Top 10 Best Computer Information Systems Master's Degree Schools

#1

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI

Our 2023 rankings named Michigan State University the best value school in Michigan for computer information systems students working on their master’s degree. Michigan State is a fairly large public school located in the city of East Lansing.

Michigan State graduate students pay an average of $19,714 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

Michigan State not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #2 on our Best Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan list.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Michigan - Dearborn. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Located in the midsize city of Dearborn, UM Dearborn is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

UM Dearborn graduate students pay an average of $14,510 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Grand Valley State University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Located in the large suburb of Allendale, GVSU is a public school with a very large student population.

GVSU graduate students pay an average of $17,904 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

GVSU not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #5 on our Best Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan list.

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#4

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Central Michigan University is a great value for computer information systems students working on their master’s degree. Central Michigan is a fairly large public school located in the town of Mount Pleasant.

Central Michigan graduate students pay an average of $15,644 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

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#5

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center, MI

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Saginaw Valley State University is a great value for computer information systems students working on their master’s degree. Located in the midsize suburb of University Center, Saginaw Valley State University is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state graduate student at Saginaw Valley State University are $15,748 a year.

Full Computer Information Systems at Saginaw Valley State University Report

#6

Walsh College

Troy, MI

Walsh College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Walsh is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Troy.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state graduate student at Walsh are $16,926 a year.

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#7

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI

Wayne State 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 #7 on the list. Wayne State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Detroit.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state graduate student at Wayne State are $18,937 a year.

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University of Michigan - Flint ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. UM Flint is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Flint.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state graduate student at UM Flint are $12,681 a year.

Full Computer Information Systems at University of Michigan - Flint Report

#9

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, MI

Oakland University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Located in the large suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland is a public school with a large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state graduate student at Oakland are $19,323 a year.

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Lawrence Technological 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 #10 on the list. Lawrence Tech is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Southfield.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state graduate student at Lawrence Tech are $18,436 a year.

Lawrence Tech also made our Best Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan list, coming in at #4.

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Best Value Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Value Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Illinois 458
Ohio 536
Indiana 346
Wisconsin 283

One of 9 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 15,813
Information Technology 10,754
Information Science 6,934
Computer Software & Applications 4,047
Computer Systems Analysis 817

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 10 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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