2024 Best Information Systems Master's Degree Schools in Illinois

Information Systems is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #205 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.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Illinois to determine which ones were the best for information systems students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 128 master's degrees in information systems during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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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 information systems students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of 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.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized information systems related body.

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for information systems students working on their master's degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

The info systems 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 Information Systems Master's Degree Schools in Illinois.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Information Systems in Illinois

Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for information systems students seeking a a master's degree.

Top Illinois Schools for a Master's in Info Systems

1

University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, IL

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

80 Annual Graduates

It is hard to beat University of Illinois at Chicago if you wish to pursue a master's degree in information systems. UIC is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Chicago.More information about a master’s in information systems from University of Illinois at Chicago

2

University of Illinois at Springfield
Springfield, IL

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

48 Annual Graduates

University of Illinois at Springfield is a great choice for individuals interested in a master's degree in information systems. Located in the medium-sized city of Springfield, UIS is a public university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in information systems from University of Illinois at Springfield

Best Information Systems Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Information Systems Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

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Information Systems Related Rankings by Major

One of 0 majors within the Computer Systems Analysis area of study, Information Systems has other similar majors worth exploring.

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).
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