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2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Mississippi

14 Colleges
$52,395 Avg Salary
$32,178 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems 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.

The Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Mississippi ranking is one of many tools that Computer Science Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 14 schools in Mississippi to see which ones were the most popular 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.

Check out the CIS 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 degree in Mississippi. Mississippi State is a very large public school located in the town of Mississippi State.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Mississippi State take out is $16,569.

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#2

University of Mississippi

University, MS

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Mississippi is a great place for computer information systems students. Ole Miss is a fairly large public school located in the remote town of University.

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Out of the 14 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.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Jackson State University is a great place for computer information systems students. Jackson State is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Jackson.

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#5

Alcorn State University

Alcorn State, MS

The excellent programs at Alcorn State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer information systems schools in Mississippi. Located in the rural area of Alcorn State, Alcorn State is a public school with a small student population.

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Holmes Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Mississippi ranking. Located in the rural area of Goodman, Holmes Community College is a public college with a small student population.

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Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Mississippi list. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Perkinston.

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Mississippi Valley State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #6 on the list. Mississippi Valley State University is a small public school located in the town of Itta Bena.

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Strayer University - Mississippi landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer information systems programs. Strayer University - Mississippi is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Jackson.

After completing their degree, CIS graduates from Strayer University - Mississippi carry an average student debt load of $47,787.

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Itawamba Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Mississippi list. ICC is a small public school located in the remote town of Fulton.

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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
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 14 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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