Information Systems & MIS Master's Programs in the United States

Grad School Navigator tracks 96 Information Systems & MIS master's programs in the US across 51 universities. Most do not require the Graduate Record Examination (GRE); only 11% report it as a requirement. A typical program takes about 24 months. Start with the ranked programs below, then use Explorer to compare the details that matter to your shortlist.

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  1. 1

    University of California, Berkeley

    Master of Information Management and Systems (MIMS)

    Application deadline
    Jan 6
    Annual tuition
    $46,126
    Program duration
    24 months
  2. 2

    Columbia University

    Master of Science in Information and Knowledge Strategy

    Application deadline
    Feb 15 +1
    Program duration
    36 months
  3. 3

    Cornell University

    Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in Information Science

    Application deadline
    Jan 5 +1
    Annual tuition
    $71,266
    Program duration
    12 months
  4. 4

    Johns Hopkins University

    Master of Science in Information Systems and Artificial Intelligence for Business

    Application deadline
    May 20 +6
    Annual tuition
    $31,500
    Program duration
    36 months
  5. 5

    University of California, Los Angeles

    Master of Library and Information Science (M.L.I.S.) | Post-Master's Certificate (PMCERT)

    Application deadline
    Dec 1
    Annual tuition
    $36,297
    Program duration
    24 months
  6. 6

    Carnegie Mellon University

    Master of Information Systems Management (MISM)

    Application deadline
    Feb 2 +2
    Annual tuition
    $57,420
    Program duration
    16 months
  7. 7

    Northwestern University

    Master of Science in Information Technology

    Application deadline
    Mar 1 +2
    Annual tuition
    $66,300
    Program duration
    24 months
  8. 8

    New York University

    Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS)

    Application deadline
    Nov 1 +1
    Program duration
    24 months
  9. 9

    University of Washington

    Master of Science in Information Management

    Application deadline
    Oct 7 +1
    Annual tuition
    $38,320
    Program duration
    12 months
  10. 10

    The University of Texas at Austin

    Master of Science in Information Technology & Management

    Application deadline
    May 5 +3
    Annual tuition
    $58,000
    Program duration
    10 months

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Complete Program List96 programs

The complete list of Information Systems & MIS Master's Programs, ranked by their global university rank first.

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RankUniversityProgramDuration
#6University of California, BerkeleyMaster of Information Management and Systems (MIMS)24 months
#12Columbia UniversityMaster of Science in Information and Knowledge Strategy36 months
#13Cornell UniversityMaster of Professional Studies (MPS) in Information Science12 months
#13Cornell UniversityMaster of Science in Applied Information Science (Technion) & Master of Science Information Systems (Cornell) with a Concentration in Health Tech24 months
#16Johns Hopkins UniversityMaster of Science in Information Systems and Artificial Intelligence for Business36 months
#16Johns Hopkins UniversityMs in Information Systems60 months
#17University of California, Los AngelesMaster of Library and Information Science (M.L.I.S.) | Post-Master's Certificate (PMCERT)24 months
#19University of Michigan--Ann ArborMaster of Science in Information48 months
#21Carnegie Mellon UniversityMaster of Information Systems Management (MISM)16 months
#21Carnegie Mellon UniversityMaster of Science in Information Security Policy & Management (MSISPM)24 months
#23Northwestern UniversityMaster of Science in Information Technology24 months
#23Northwestern UniversityMS in Information Systems60 months
#24New York UniversityMaster of Science in Information Systems (MSIS)24 months
#25University of WashingtonMaster of Library and Information Science36 months
#25University of WashingtonMaster of Science in Information Management12 months
#25University of WashingtonMaster of Science in Information Systems12 months
#25University of WashingtonMS in Technology Innovation (MSTI)21 months
#31The University of Texas at AustinMaster of Science in Information Studies27 months
#31The University of Texas at AustinMaster of Science in Information Technology & Management10 months
#35University of North Carolina--Chapel HillMaster of Science in Information Science24 months
#36Washington University in St. LouisMaster of Science in Information Systems Management18 months
#38University of Wisconsin--MadisonMaster of Arts in Library and Information Studies48 months
#38University of Wisconsin--MadisonMS Information48 months
#40Pennsylvania State University--University ParkMS in Informatics24 months
#41University of Illinois--Urbana-ChampaignMaster of Science in Information Management24 months
#41University of Illinois--Urbana-ChampaignMaster of Science in Library and Information Science
#42University of Southern CaliforniaMaster of Management in Library and Information Science24 months
#55University of VirginiaMaster of Science in the Management of Information Technology12 months
#64University of Maryland, College ParkMaster of Information Management24 months full-time
#64University of Maryland, College ParkMaster of Library and Information Science (MLIS)
#64University of Maryland, College ParkMaster of Science in Information Systems
#65University of California--IrvineMaster of Sciences in Informatics
#75University of PittsburghMaster of Library and Information Science (MLIS)48 months
#75University of PittsburghMaster of Science in Information Science48 months
#75University of PittsburghMaster of Science in Management Information Systems12 months
#81Rutgers University--New BrunswickMaster of Information36 months
#81Rutgers University--New BrunswickMaster of Information Technology and Analytics12 months
#81Rutgers University--New BrunswickMaster of Public Informatics
#85Boston UniversityBlended Master of Science in Computer Information Systems concentration in Health Informatics16 months
#85Boston UniversityBlended Master of Science in Computer Information Systems concentration in IT Project Management16 months
#85Boston UniversityBlended Master of Science in Computer Information Systems concentration in Security16 months
#85Boston UniversityMaster of Science in Computer Information Systems20 months
#85Boston UniversityMaster of Science in Computer Information Systems concentration in Computer Networks16 months
#85Boston UniversityMaster of Science in Computer Information Systems concentration in Data Analytics16 months
#85Boston UniversityMaster of Science in Computer Information Systems concentration in Database Management & Business Intelligence16 months
#85Boston UniversityMS in Computer Information Systems, Health Informatics Concentration16 months
#85Boston UniversityMS in Computer Information Systems, IT Project Management Concentration20 months
#85Boston UniversityMS in Computer Information Systems, Security Concentration16 months
#85Boston UniversityMS in Computer Information Systems, Web Application Development Concentration16 months
#93Texas A&M University--College StationMaster of Science in Management Information Systems
#96University of FloridaMaster of Science in Information Systems and Operations Management24 months
#114North Carolina State UniversityMaster of Geospatial Information Science and Technology24 months
#126Indiana University--BloomingtonFolklore / Ethnomusicology & Information Science M.I.S.
#126Indiana University--BloomingtonMaster of Library Science or Master of Information Science (Chemical Information Specialist)24 months
#126Indiana University--BloomingtonMaster of Science in Informatics
#126Indiana University--BloomingtonMaster of Science in Information Science
#126Indiana University--BloomingtonMaster of Science in Information Systems
#175Arizona State UniversityMS Information Systems Management
#201–250Northeastern UniversityMaster of Professional Studies in Informatics18 months
#201–250Northeastern UniversityMaster of Science in Information Systems (MS-IS)36 months
#201–250Northeastern UniversityMaster of Science in Information Systems–Bridge30 months
#301–400George Washington UniversityMaster of Science in Cybersecurity Strategy & Information Management16 months
#301–400George Washington UniversityMaster of Science in Information Systems Technology16 months
#301–400University at Buffalo--SUNYMaster of Science in Information and Library Science
#301–400University at Buffalo--SUNYMaster of Science in Management Information Systems12 months
#401–500Florida State UniversityMaster of Arts (M. A.) degree in Information24 months
#401–500Florida State UniversityMaster of Science in Information24 months
#401–500Florida State UniversityMaster of Science in Information Technology24 months
#401–500University of DelawareMaster of Science in Information Systems and Technology Management
#401–500University of DelawareMaster of Science in Information Systems and Technology Management + Master of Science in Cybersecurity
Auburn UniversityMaster of Science in Information Systems Management24 months
Baylor UniversityMaster of Science in Information Systems
Brigham Young University--ProvoMaster of Information Systems Management
Clark UniversityMaster of Science in Information Technology (Master of Science IT)
Drexel UniversityMaster of Science in Information Systems30 months
Drexel UniversityMaster of Science in Library and Information Science30 months
Fordham UniversityMaster of Science in Information Technology (MSI.T.)
Illinois Institute of TechnologyMaster of Information Technology and Management24 months
Loyola University ChicagoMaster of Science in Information Systems Management
Loyola University ChicagoMaster of Science in Information Technology
New Jersey Institute of TechnologyMS Information Systems
Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteMaster of Science in Information Technology
Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteMS in Information Technology
Rochester Institute of TechnologyMaster of Science in Information Sciences and Technologies84 months
Santa Clara UniversityMaster of Science in Information Systems24 months
Southern Methodist UniversityMaster of Science in Information Engineering and Management
Stevens Institute of TechnologyMaster of Science in Information Systems
Syracuse UniversityMaster of Science in Information Management for Executives15 months
Syracuse UniversityMaster of Science in Information Systems24 months
Syracuse UniversityMaster of Science in Library and Information Science18 months
Syracuse UniversityMaster of Science in Library and Information Science with a specialization in School Media24 months
University of DenverMasters of Library and Information Science21 months
University of OklahomaMaster of Arts in the History of Science, Technology and Medicine Degree
University of OklahomaMaster of Library and Information Studies (MLIS)
University of OklahomaMaster of Science in Management of Information Technology (With Analytics Core)
Worcester Polytechnic InstituteMaster of Science in Information Technology

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