Best Colleges for Management Information Systems and Services

Management Information Systems and Services graduates bridge the gap between business operations and technology, making them highly valuable in today's digital economy. With 176 schools offering this major nationwide, students have numerous options to choose from. Graduates typically earn an average starting salary of $53,763, reflecting strong demand for professionals who can translate business needs into technological solutions.

When evaluating programs, students should prioritize curricula that blend technical skills like database management and systems analysis with business fundamentals such as project management and strategic planning. Look for programs offering hands-on experience through internships, capstone projects, and partnerships with local businesses. Strong career services and industry connections are essential for securing post-graduation employment in this competitive field.

Schools Ranked

$71,555

Avg. Program Earnings

77.7%

Avg. Graduation Rate

Top 25 Schools

College rankings
#	School	Median Earnings	Graduation Rate	School Type
1	Santa Clara University Santa Clara, California	$80,391	88.5%	private-nonprofit
2	Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, Massachusetts	$79,284	88.4%	private-nonprofit
3	Bellevue University Bellevue, Nebraska	$78,971	55.9%	private-nonprofit
4	Georgetown University Washington, District of Columbia	$75,989	94.3%	private-nonprofit
5	The University of Texas at Austin Austin, Texas	$75,652	87.6%	public
6	University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, Indiana	$74,307	96.8%	private-nonprofit
7	Augsburg University Minneapolis, Minnesota	$74,157	52.4%	private-nonprofit
8	National University San Diego, California	$73,949	50.0%	private-nonprofit
9	Binghamton University Vestal, New York	$73,949	83.6%	public
10	Colorado State University Global Aurora, Colorado	$72,022		public
11	Villanova University Villanova, Pennsylvania	$71,947	92.4%	private-nonprofit
12	George Fox University Newberg, Oregon	$71,575	68.7%	private-nonprofit
13	The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, Alabama	$71,015	73.7%	public
14	Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, New York	$71,015	70.8%	private-nonprofit
15	University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, Illinois	$70,736	84.9%	public
16	Howard University Washington, District of Columbia	$70,456	68.9%	private-nonprofit
17	Fairfield University Fairfield, Connecticut	$69,338	83.8%	private-nonprofit
18	University of Georgia Athens, Georgia	$68,778	87.2%	public
19	Michigan Technological University Houghton, Michigan	$68,499	68.7%	public
20	University of Delaware Newark, Delaware	$67,101	78.8%	public
21	University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, Washington	$66,821	83.7%	public
22	Loyola University Chicago Chicago, Illinois	$66,029	76.9%	private-nonprofit
23	Drexel University Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	$65,925	77.1%	private-nonprofit
24	Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, New Jersey	$65,486	85.0%	public
25	Rutgers University-Newark Newark, New Jersey	$65,486	67.6%	public