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2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Master's Degree Schools in Kentucky

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$77,715 Avg Salary

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

Computer Information Systems is one of the most popular subjects to study in Kentucky. With 1,480 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 2nd out of all the majors we track in the state.

It's not easy to decide which computer science program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Master's Degree Schools in Kentucky to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 7 schools in Kentucky to see which ones were the most popular master's degree programs 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 master's degree.

#1

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, KY

Our analysis found University of the Cumberlands to be the most popular school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Kentucky. Cumberlands is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the town of Williamsburg.

About 33% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 67% are male.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Murray State University is a great place for computer information systems students working on their master’s degree. Located in the town of Murray, Murray State is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 15 students majoring in CIS at Murray State, 67% are male and 33% are female.

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#3

Kentucky State University

Frankfort, KY

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Kentucky State University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Kentucky list. Located in the town of Frankfort, KY State is a public school with a small student population.

Of the 9 students majoring in CIS at KY State, 44% are male and 56% are female.

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Out of the 7 schools in Kentucky that were part of this year’s ranking, Eastern Kentucky University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Eastern is a fairly large public school located in the town of Richmond.

Of the 5 students majoring in CIS at Eastern, 80% are male and 20% are female.

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#4

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Kentucky. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Kentucky list. Located in the city of Lexington, UK is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#6

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY

Western Kentucky University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree computer information systems programs. Located in the city of Bowling Green, WKU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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American National University - Lexington landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree computer information systems programs. Located in the rural area of Lexington, ANU Lexington is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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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 Degrees Awarded
West Virginia 403
Louisiana 135
North Carolina 1,634
Georgia 4,742
Tennessee 754
Mississippi 333
Virginia 3,727
Arkansas 570
Alabama 1,330
South Carolina 769
Florida 5,133

One of 10 majors within the computer science area of study, computer information systems has other similar majors worth exploring.

CIS Focus Areas

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 7 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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