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

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

With 119 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, computer information systems is the #40 most popular major in Tennessee.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. 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, Grad Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Computer Information Systems Master's Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in Tennessee 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 following schools top our list of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Master's Degree Colleges.

#1

University of Memphis

Memphis, TN

Our analysis found University of Memphis to be the most popular school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Tennessee. UofM is a fairly large public school located in the city of Memphis.

Of the 60 students majoring in CIS at UofM, 53% are male and 47% are female.

Full Computer Information Systems at University of Memphis Report

The in-demand master’s degree programs at Middle Tennessee State University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer information systems schools in Tennessee. Located in the midsize city of Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University is a public school with a very large student population.

Of the 48 students majoring in CIS at Middle Tennessee State University, 52% are male and 48% are female.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Middle Tennessee State University

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend East Tennessee State University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list. ETSU is a large public school located in the small city of Johnson City.

About 33% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 67% are male.

Full Computer Information Systems at East Tennessee State University Report

#4

Lipscomb University

Nashville, TN

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Lipscomb University is a great place for computer information systems students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large city of Nashville, Lipscomb is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

About 67% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 33% are male.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Lipscomb University

#5

Milligan University

Milligan College, TN

Out of the 7 schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, Milligan University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Milligan College, Milligan is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Full Computer Information Systems at Milligan University Report

#6

South College

Knoxville, TN

South College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the midsize city of Knoxville, South College is a private for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

Full Computer Information Systems at South College Report

Trevecca Nazarene University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer information systems students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. TNU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Nashville.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Trevecca Nazarene University

Best Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Virginia 635
Florida 903
Georgia 2,574
North Carolina 122
Kentucky 513
Louisiana 19
Alabama 160
South Carolina 105
Mississippi 46
Arkansas 163
West Virginia 11

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 7 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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