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2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Master's Degree Schools in Michigan

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

10 Colleges
$16,189 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$77,715 Avg Salary

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

Computer Information Systems is the most popular major in Michigan with 2,433 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021.

With all the computer science programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Computer Science Degree Search has created the Best Value Computer Information Systems Master's Degree Schools in Michigan to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in Michigan to see which master's degree programs offered the best value experiences for CIS students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.

Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.

In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan

Check out the CIS master's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best value for your educational dollar.

Top 10 Best Computer Information Systems Master's Degree Schools

#1

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI

Our analysis found Michigan State University to be the best value school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Michigan. Michigan State is a very large public school located in the small city of East Lansing.

In-state tuition fees for graduate students at Michigan State are $19,714 per year.

Michigan State also took the #1 spot in our Best Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan rankings.

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The excellent master’s degree programs at University of Michigan - Dearborn helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best value computer information systems schools in Michigan. Located in the medium-sized city of Dearborn, UM Dearborn is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

UM Dearborn graduate students pay an average of $14,510 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

UM Dearborn did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our Best Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan list.

Full Computer Information Systems at University of Michigan - Dearborn Report

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Grand Valley State University is a great value for computer information systems students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Allendale, GVSU is a public college with a very large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state graduate student at GVSU are $17,904 a year.

In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, GVSU is ranked #5 for overall quality for CIS in Michigan.

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#4

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI

Out of the 10 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Central Michigan University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Central Michigan is a large public school located in the distant town of Mount Pleasant.

In-state tuition fees for graduate students at Central Michigan are $15,644 per year.

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#5

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center, MI

The excellent master’s degree programs at Saginaw Valley State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best value computer information systems schools in Michigan. Located in the suburb of University Center, Saginaw Valley State University is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

In-state tuition fees for graduate students at Saginaw Valley State University are $15,748 per year.

Full Computer Information Systems at Saginaw Valley State University Report

#6

Walsh College

Troy, MI

Walsh College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan ranking. Walsh is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Troy.

In-state tuition fees for graduate students at Walsh are $16,926 per year.

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#7

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI

Wayne State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan ranking. Wayne State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Detroit.

Wayne State graduate students pay an average of $18,937 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

Full Computer Information Systems at Wayne State University Report

University of Michigan - Flint ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. UM Flint is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Flint.

UM Flint graduate students pay an average of $12,681 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

Full Computer Information Systems at University of Michigan - Flint Report

#9

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, MI

Oakland University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Located in the large suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland is a public college with a large student population.

In-state tuition fees for graduate students at Oakland are $19,323 per year.

Full Computer Information Systems at Oakland University Report

With a ranking of #10, Lawrence Technological University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer information systems students working on their master’s degree. Lawrence Tech is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Southfield.

Lawrence Tech graduate students pay an average of $18,436 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

Full Computer Information Systems at Lawrence Technological University Report

Best Value Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Ohio 1,479
Illinois 1,579
Indiana 1,984
Wisconsin 1,531

Computer Information Systems is one of 10 different types of computer science programs to choose from.

CIS Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Computer & Information Sciences 51,681
Information Technology 31,531
Informatics 2,726
Other Computer & Information Sciences 1,887
Artificial Intelligence 518
Human-Centered Technology Design 91

Majors Similar to CIS

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 10 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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