Management Information Systems is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #63 most popular master's degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.
College Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Management Information Systems Master's Degree Schools in Illinois ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 194 master's degrees in management information systems to qualified students.
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Average Early-Career Salaries
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
Other Factors We Consider
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
- Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to management information systems students as compared to other majors.
- Major Demand - The number of management information systems students who choose to seek a master's degree at the school.
- Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
- Student Debt - How easy is it for management information systems to pay back their student loans after receiving their master's degree.
- Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized management information systems related body.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for management information systems students working on their master's degree.
One Size Does Not Fit All
The mis school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Management Information Systems Master's Degree Schools in Illinois.