Best Management Information Systems Schools (2026): 12 Ranked by Salary & ROI

12 schools ranked by TSW Score · Updated 2026

These are the top schools offering Management Information Systems, ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score. The score combines graduate earnings, job market demand, and return on tuition investment. The average Management Information Systems graduate earns $42,803/yr across 12 schools.

Programs Ranked
12
Avg Earnings
$42,803/yr
Avg TSW Score
50/100
#1 School
Northern Arizona University
$48,029/yr

BLS projects 5.8% employment growth for occupations in this field from 2024–2034, with approximately 69 annual job openings per related program area.

All Management Information Systems Programs Ranked

Click any row for full earnings projections and career path breakdown.

# School TSW Score Earnings ROI
1 Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ · Management Information Systems
59
47–63
$48,029/yr 59.2x
2 Prince George's Community College
Largo, MD · Management Information Systems
61
53–64
$50,948/yr 64.1x
3 Connecticut State Community College
Hartford, CT · Management Information Systems
58
48–62
$45,723/yr 58.6x
4 Rasmussen University-Minnesota
St. Cloud, MN · Management Information Systems
49
40–52
$46,337/yr 23.3x
5 Rasmussen University-North Dakota
Fargo, ND · Management Information Systems
48
39–51
$46,337/yr 19.9x
6 Rasmussen University-Wisconsin
Green Bay, WI · Management Information Systems
48
40–52
$46,337/yr 21.1x
7 Rasmussen University-Florida
Ocala, FL · Management Information Systems
47
38–50
$46,337/yr 16.6x
8 Community College of Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD · Management Information Systems
49
37–53
$30,550/yr 65.0x
9 Rasmussen University-Illinois
Rockford, IL · Management Information Systems
48
39–51
$46,337/yr 18.6x
10 Rasmussen University-Kansas
Topeka, KS · Management Information Systems
47
38–50
$46,337/yr 16.3x
11 Allegany College of Maryland
Cumberland, MD · Management Information Systems
46
35–50
$29,828/yr 46.1x
12 Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH · Management Information Systems
39
28–42
$30,539/yr 17.0x

Programs by State

Top states by program availability. Click a state for the full in-state ranking.

State Programs Avg Earnings Avg TSW Score
Maryland 3 $37,109/yr 39
Wisconsin 1 $46,337/yr 37
Ohio 1 $30,539/yr 27
North Dakota 1 $46,337/yr 37
Minnesota 1 $46,337/yr 38
Kansas 1 $46,337/yr 36
Illinois 1 $46,337/yr 36
Florida 1 $46,337/yr 36
Connecticut 1 $45,723/yr 45
Arizona 1 $48,029/yr 46

About This Ranking

What we ranked

Best Management Information Systems Schools ranks 12 programs across the United States by the TradeSchoolOutlook Score, which combines graduate earnings, return on investment, and job-market demand into a single 0-100 metric.

Data sources

Earnings figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, which tracks graduate income one and five years after program completion. Job-market projections use Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024-2034 employment data.

How to read the table

Use the sort controls below the headline to re-rank by earnings, ROI, or other metrics. Click any school name for full earnings projections, three-scenario modeling, and detailed program data. Most students attend a school within driving distance — local rankings are usually more actionable than national.

Caveats & limitations

Rankings reflect what the data can measure: post-graduation earnings, debt levels, and broad labor-market trends. They cannot capture program quality nuances like instructor expertise, hands-on equipment access, or industry connections. Treat rankings as a starting point — visit schools and talk to current students before committing.

Methodology

Programs are ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score, which combines graduate earnings (Year 1 after graduation), job market size (BLS annual openings), and earnings-to-tuition multiple (projected earnings vs. program tuition).

Earnings data comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, which reports actual median earnings of graduates — not self-reported surveys.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Management Information Systems?
Based on our TradeSchoolOutlook Score, Northern Arizona University ranks #1 for Management Information Systems with a score of 59/100 and graduate earnings of $48,029/yr.
How much do Management Information Systems graduates earn?
Across 12 schools, Management Information Systems graduates earn an average of $42,803/yr in their first year. The highest-earning program reports $50,948/yr.
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (earnings, debt), Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024–2034 (employment projections). Last updated 2025.

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