by our College Data Analytics Team
It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual has developed its “Schools Highly Focused on MIS Major in Pennsylvania” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.
In 2021-2022, 12,429 people earned their degree in management information systems, making the major the 73rd most popular in the United States. In , management information systems graduates who were awarded their degree in , earned an average of $57,609 and had an average of $26,227 in loans still to pay off.
Across Pennsylvania, there were 438 management information systems graduates with average earnings and debt of $57,588 and $27,092 respectively.
This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on MIS Major in Pennsylvania” ranking looked at 24 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in management information systems. That schools that top this list have a program in management information systems in which the largest percentage of students at the school are enrolled.
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The following schools top our list of the Best “Schools Highly Focused on MIS Major in Pennsylvania”.
Out of the 24 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on MIS Major in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania landed the #1 spot on the list. Shippensburg, Pennsylvania is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s mis degrees to 34 students in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Luzerne County Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on MIS Major in Pennsylvania list. This small school is located in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 4 ’s mis degrees in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.2% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read more about Management Information Systems at Luzerne County Community College
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend York College of Pennsylvania. The school came in at #3 for the Schools Highly Focused on MIS Major in Pennsylvania. YCP is a small private not-for-profit school situated in York, Pennsylvania. It awarded 7 ’s mis degrees in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus. The school came in at #4 for the Schools Highly Focused on MIS Major in Pennsylvania. IUP is a medium-sized public school situated in Indiana, Pennsylvania. It awarded 20 ’s mis degrees in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Management Information Systems at Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Drexel University. The school came in at #5 for the Schools Highly Focused on MIS Major in Pennsylvania. This large school is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 93 ’s mis degrees in 2021-2022.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 90%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Management Information Systems at Drexel University
University of Pittsburgh - Greensburg did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on MIS Major in Pennsylvania ranking, coming in at #6. University of Pittsburgh - Greensburg is a public institution located in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. The school has a small population, and it awarded 8 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Management Information Systems at University of Pittsburgh - Greensburg
Peirce College ranked #7 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on MIS Major in Pennsylvania list. Peirce is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It awarded 3 ’s mis degrees in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 100%.
Chatham University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on MIS Major in Pennsylvania ranking, coming in at #8. Chatham is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 3 ’s mis degrees to qualified students.
Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Full Chatham University Management Information Systems Report
DeSales University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on MIS Major in Pennsylvania ranking. DeSales is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Center Valley, Pennsylvania. It awarded 4 ’s mis degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Management Information Systems at DeSales University
Saint Francis University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on MIS Major in Pennsylvania ranking. Saint Francis University is located in Loretto, Pennsylvania and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 4 ’s mis degrees to qualified students.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Read more about Management Information Systems at Saint Francis University
Juniata College landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on MIS Major in Pennsylvania ranking. Huntingdon, Pennsylvania is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s mis degrees to 0 students in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Management Information Systems at Juniata College
With a ranking of #12, Robert Morris University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on MIS Major in Pennsylvania list. This small school is located in Moon Township, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 4 ’s mis degrees in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.2% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Lackawanna College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on MIS Major in Pennsylvania ranking. Lackawanna College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The school has a small population, and it awarded 0 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Read more about Management Information Systems at Lackawanna College
Seton Hill University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on MIS Major in Pennsylvania ranking. This small school is located in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 2 ’s mis degrees in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Management Information Systems at Seton Hill
Holy Family University ranked #15 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on MIS Major in Pennsylvania list. Holy Family University is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 0 ’s mis degrees to qualified students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Gannon University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on MIS Major in Pennsylvania ranking, coming in at #16. Gannon is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Erie, Pennsylvania. It awarded 1 ’s mis degrees in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read full report on Management Information Systems at Gannon University
With a ranking of #17, Carnegie Mellon University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on MIS Major in Pennsylvania list. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s mis degrees to 3 students in 2021-2022.
With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 97%.
Full Carnegie Mellon University Management Information Systems Report
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus ranked #18 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on MIS Major in Pennsylvania list. This large school is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 4 ’s mis degrees in 2021-2022.
With a freshman retention rate of 93%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Full University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus Management Information Systems Report
Immaculata University ranked #19 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on MIS Major in Pennsylvania list. Immaculata University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Immaculata, Pennsylvania. The school has a small population, and it awarded 0 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.
Full Immaculata University Management Information Systems Report
With a ranking of #19, Lehigh University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on MIS Major in Pennsylvania list. Lehigh University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. It awarded 0 ’s mis degrees in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Read full report on Management Information Systems at Lehigh University
Cabrini University ranked #19 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on MIS Major in Pennsylvania list. Cabrini University is a small school located in Radnor, Pennsylvania that handed out 0 ’s mis degrees in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read more about Management Information Systems at Cabrini University
University of Scranton came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on MIS Major in Pennsylvania ranking. University of Scranton is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Scranton, Pennsylvania. It awarded 7 ’s mis degrees in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Full University of Scranton Management Information Systems Report
With a ranking of #19, University of Pennsylvania did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on MIS Major in Pennsylvania list. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 0 degrees to qualified ’s mis students in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 98%.
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