2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Computer Information Systems in Mississippi

If you pursue a master's degree in computer information systems, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #11 most popular program in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

For its 2022 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in Mississippi to determine which ones were the most popular for computer information systems students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 48 master's degrees in computer information systems to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Computer Information Systems School for Your Master's Degree

The CIS master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Computer Information Systems in Mississippi ranking is to help you make that choice.

A high popularity ranking isn't always a sign that a school has a great overall quality ranking for computer information systems, but it does mean that many students are choosing the school for some reason. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

One Size Does Not Fit All

We have also developed a number of other rankings to help guide you in your decision-making process. To begin with, if this is not the degree level you are most interested in, you may want to check out one of the others noted above. If you would prefer to limit your search to a specific state or region of the county, see our rankings by location. Plus, you can view our other rankings for computer information systems.

 

Most Popular Schools for Master’s Students to Study Computer Information Systems in Mississippi

The following list ranks the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in computer information systems.

Most Well Attended Schools for CIS Students Working on Their Master's

1

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

21 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Best Quality In MS

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Mississippi State University is a popular option for individuals interested in a master's degree in computer information systems. Located in the remote town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State is a public university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for master's degrees in computer information systems in Mississippi.

There were approximately 21 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at Mississippi State in the most recent data year.

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2

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

12 Annual Master's Degrees

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Jackson State University is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in computer information systems. Jackson State is a moderately-sized public university located in the medium-sized city of Jackson.

There were about 12 computer information systems individuals who graduated with this degree at Jackson State in the most recent year we have data available.

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3

Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS

10 Annual Master's Degrees

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Alcorn State University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in computer information systems. Alcorn State is a small public university located in the remote area of Alcorn State.

There were approximately 10 computer information systems individuals who graduated with this degree at Alcorn State in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in computer information systems from Alcorn State University

4

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

5 Annual Master's Degrees

#2 Best Quality In MS

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Any student who is interested in a master's degree in computer information systems has to look into University of Southern Mississippi. Located in the small city of Hattiesburg, Southern Miss is a public university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in computer information systems in Mississippi.

There were about 5 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at Southern Miss in the most recent data year.

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Best Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Florida	206	610
Georgia	186	1,434
Virginia	175	492
North Carolina	167	103
Tennessee	156	117
Alabama	147	157
South Carolina	141	50
Louisiana	140	8
Kentucky	140	74
Arkansas	119	242
West Virginia	108	24

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Rankings in Majors Related to CIS

One of 10 majors within the Computer & Information Sciences area of study, Computer Information Systems has other similar majors worth exploring.

CIS Concentrations

Major	Annual Graduates
General Computer & Information Sciences	48

Most Popular Majors Related to CIS

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Computer Science	3
Information Technology	2

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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.