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2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region

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$55,862 Avg Salary
$29,573 Avg Student Debt

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

Computer Information Systems is the most popular major in the United States with 9,823 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for computer science students. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Computer Science Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 132 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Information Systems program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for CIS majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Our analysis found University of Michigan - Ann Arbor to be the most popular school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the midsize city of Ann Arbor, U-M is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 957 students majoring in CIS at U-M, 75% are male and 25% are female.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, CIS majors at U-M accumulate an average of around $17,659 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $446, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Wisconsin - Madison is a great place for computer information systems students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 668 students majoring in CIS at UW - Madison, 79% are male and 21% are female.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, CIS majors at UW - Madison accumulate an average of around $20,860 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $289, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Computer Information Systems at University of Wisconsin - Madison Report

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Indiana University - Bloomington helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer information systems schools in the Great Lakes Region . IU Bloomington is a very large public school located in the city of Bloomington.

Women make up 26% of the CIS majors at the school.

CIS majors at IU Bloomington take out an average of $19,871 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $547.

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#4

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI

Out of the 132 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Michigan State University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Michigan State is a very large public school located in the city of East Lansing.

Of the 274 students majoring in CIS at Michigan State, 82% are male and 18% are female.

When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $328.

Full Computer Information Systems at Michigan State University Report

#5

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Purdue University - Main Campus. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the small city of West Lafayette, Purdue is a public college with a very large student population.

Of the 213 students majoring in CIS at Purdue, 87% are male and 13% are female.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Purdue take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $18,222. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $314.

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#6

Purdue University Global

Indianapolis, IN

Purdue University Global did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer information systems students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Purdue University Global is a very large public school located in the city of Indianapolis.

Of the 191 students majoring in CIS at Purdue University Global, 80% are male and 20% are female.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, CIS majors at Purdue University Global accumulate an average of around $42,408 in student debt.

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#7

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, MI

Oakland University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer information systems students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland is a public school with a fairly large student population.

About 15% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 85% are male.

CIS majors at Oakland take out an average of $27,542 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $196.

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With a ranking of #8, Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer information systems students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of Indianapolis, IUPUI is a public school with a very large student population.

About 21% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 79% are male.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, CIS majors at IUPUI accumulate an average of around $26,497 in student debt.

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#9

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI

Wayne State University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer information systems programs. Wayne State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Detroit.

Women make up 19% of the CIS majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Wayne State take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $25,062.

Full Computer Information Systems at Wayne State University Report

University of Cincinnati - Main Campus came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. UC is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Cincinnati.

About 22% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 78% are male.

CIS majors at UC take out an average of $23,410 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $263, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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With a ranking of #11, Miami University - Oxford did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer information systems students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the town of Oxford, Miami University - Oxford is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 14% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 86% are male.

On average, CIS graduates from Miami University - Oxford take out $26,303 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $299.

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Ohio State University - Main Campus ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the large city of Columbus, Ohio State is a public college with a very large student population.

Women make up 25% of the CIS majors at the school.

On average, CIS graduates from Ohio State take out $22,642 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#13

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, IN

University of Notre Dame did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer information systems students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in the suburb of Notre Dame, Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

Of the 113 students majoring in CIS at Notre Dame, 70% are male and 30% are female.

CIS majors at Notre Dame take out an average of $18,640 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $484.

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#14

Marquette University

Milwaukee, WI

Marquette University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer information systems students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #14 on the list. Marquette is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Milwaukee.

About 26% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 74% are male.

CIS majors at Marquette take out an average of $22,278 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $441.

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Wright State University - Main Campus ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Wright State University - Main Campus is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Dayton.

About 12% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 88% are male.

CIS majors at Wright State University - Main Campus take out an average of $29,690 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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Grand Valley State University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Allendale, GVSU is a public college with a very large student population.

About 11% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 89% are male.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, CIS graduates from GVSU carry an average student debt load of $27,361. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $183.

Full Computer Information Systems at Grand Valley State University Report

With a ranking of #17, University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer information systems students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small city of Eau Claire, UW - Eau Claire is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 71 students majoring in CIS at UW - Eau Claire, 87% are male and 13% are female.

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With a ranking of #18, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer information systems students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Champaign, UIUC is a public college with a very large student population.

About 24% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 76% are male.

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University of Michigan - Dearborn landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer information systems programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Dearborn, UM Dearborn is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

About 19% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 81% are male.

On average, CIS graduates from UM Dearborn take out $29,257 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional popular schools for Computer Information Systems students in the Great Lakes Region that almost earned our Most Popular Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region award.

Rank College Location
20 University of Wisconsin - Whitewater Whitewater, WI
20 DePaul University Chicago, IL
20 Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL
23 Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago, IL
24 University of Wisconsin - Stout Menomonie, WI
25 Southern Illinois University Carbondale Carbondale, IL
26 University of Wisconsin - La Crosse La Crosse, WI

Best Computer Information Systems Colleges by State

Explore the best computer information systems colleges for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 2,433
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

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 25 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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