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2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Master's Degree Schools in Michigan

13 Colleges
$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 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Master's Degree Schools in Michigan ranking. Our analysis looked at 13 schools in Michigan to see which master's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Information Systems program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for CIS majors pursuing a master's degree.

#1

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI

Our analysis found Central Michigan University to be the most popular school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Michigan. Central Michigan is a fairly large public school located in the distant town of Mount Pleasant.

About 24% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 76% are male.

Full Computer Information Systems at Central Michigan University Report

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Michigan - Dearborn is a great place for computer information systems students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Dearborn, UM Dearborn is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Women make up 51% of the CIS majors at the school.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at University of Michigan - Dearborn

#3

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, MI

Out of the 13 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Oakland University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 47% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 53% are male.

Full Computer Information Systems at Oakland University Report

#4

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Michigan State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Michigan State is a very large public school located in the city of East Lansing.

Women make up 14% of the CIS majors at the school.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Michigan State University

#5

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Wayne State University is a great place for computer information systems students working on their master’s degree. Wayne State is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Detroit.

Women make up 44% of the CIS majors at the school.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Wayne State University

#6

Walsh College

Troy, MI

Walsh College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular 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.

Women make up 33% of the CIS majors at the school.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Walsh College

With a ranking of #7, Grand Valley State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer information systems students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Allendale, GVSU is a public school with a very large student population.

About 4% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 96% are male.

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With a ranking of #8, University of Michigan - Flint did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer information systems students working on their master’s degree. UM Flint is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Flint.

Of the 21 students majoring in CIS at UM Flint, 67% are male and 33% are female.

Full Computer Information Systems at University of Michigan - Flint Report

Lawrence Technological University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree computer information systems programs. Lawrence Tech is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Southfield.

Women make up 58% of the CIS majors at the school.

Full Computer Information Systems at Lawrence Technological University Report

#10

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center, MI

Saginaw Valley State University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan ranking. Located in the medium-sized suburb of University Center, Saginaw Valley State University is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Women make up 22% of the CIS majors at the school.

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Best Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools 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 13 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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