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2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools in Mississippi

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

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

Out of the majors we analyze each year, computer information systems was the most popular one in Mississippi. In total, 333 people earned a degree or certificate in the field from a school in Mississippi.

With all the computer science programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

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 Mississippi ranking. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in Mississippi 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.

Check out the CIS bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Mississippi.

#1

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS

Our analysis found Mississippi State University to be the most popular school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Mississippi. Mississippi State is a fairly large public school located in the town of Mississippi State.

Of the 91 students majoring in CIS at Mississippi State, 89% are male and 11% are female.

Full Computer Information Systems at Mississippi State University Report

#2

University of Mississippi

University, MS

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Mississippi. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi list. Ole Miss is a very large public school located in the remote town of University.

Women make up 11% of the CIS majors at the school.

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Out of the 8 schools in Mississippi that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Southern Mississippi landed the # 3 spot on the list. Southern Miss is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Hattiesburg.

Women make up 16% of the CIS majors at the school.

Full Computer Information Systems at University of Southern Mississippi Report

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Jackson State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer information systems schools in Mississippi. Jackson State is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Jackson.

About 47% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 53% are male.

Full Computer Information Systems at Jackson State University Report

#5

Alcorn State University

Alcorn State, MS

Out of the 8 schools in Mississippi that were part of this year’s ranking, Alcorn State University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the remote area of Alcorn State, Alcorn State is a public college with a small student population.

Women make up 23% of the CIS majors at the school.

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Mississippi Valley State University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi list. Mississippi Valley State University is a small public school located in the remote town of Itta Bena.

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With a ranking of #7, Strayer University - Mississippi did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer information systems students working on their bachelor’s degree. Strayer University - Mississippi is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Jackson.

Women make up 50% of the CIS majors at the school.

On average, CIS graduates from Strayer University - Mississippi take out $40,372 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full Computer Information Systems at Strayer University - Mississippi Report

#7

Mississippi College

Clinton, MS

Mississippi College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer information systems programs. Located in the suburb of Clinton, MC is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Of the 2 students majoring in CIS at MC, 50% are male and 50% are female.

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Best Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Louisiana 135
West Virginia 403
Virginia 3,727
Georgia 4,742
Tennessee 754
North Carolina 1,634
Arkansas 570
Alabama 1,330
South Carolina 769
Florida 5,133
Kentucky 1,480

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 8 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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