Management Information Systems programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 26 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for management information systems students pursuing a degree.
What’s on this page:
If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the management information systems degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Illinois State University, our #1 school for management information systems. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Normal. About 64% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 35 management information systems students who graduated with this degree at Illinois State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the management information systems program make about $52,887 in their early career. Illinois State University graduates carry a median of $16,250 in student loans.
Read more about the management information systems program at Illinois State University
Depaul University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in management information systems, ranking #2. Located in the city of Chicago, Depaul University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 44 management information systems students who graduated with this degree at Depaul University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, management information systems degree recipients from Depaul University generally make around $68,769. Typical student debt for the program is $24,016.
See the full management information systems program report for Depaul University
A rank of #3 makes Loyola University Chicago one of the top schools for management information systems. Loyola University Chicago is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. There were roughly 29 management information systems students who graduated with this degree at Loyola University Chicago in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, management information systems degree recipients from Loyola University Chicago generally make around $67,801. Students borrow a median of $24,500 to complete this degree.
More information about a degree in management information systems from Loyola University Chicago
Moraine Valley Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in management information systems, landing the #4 spot this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Palos Hills. About 13 management information systems degrees were awarded at Moraine Valley Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the management information systems program make about $43,844 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,149.
Get the full management information systems details for Moraine Valley Community College
Students looking for a strong management information systems program will find one at Benedictine University, which ranked #5. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Lisle. About 50% of students finish within six years. About 127 management information systems degrees were awarded at Benedictine University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, management information systems degree recipients from Benedictine University generally make around $54,212. Students borrow a median of $25,338 to complete this degree.
Get the full management information systems details for Benedictine University
Devry University Illinois ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best management information systems schools. Devry University Illinois is a very large private for-profit school located in the suburb of Lisle. The six-year graduation rate is 18%. There were roughly 66 management information systems students who graduated with this degree at Devry University Illinois in the most recent data year. Management Information Systems graduates of Devry University Illinois earn a median of $77,162 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $43,684 to complete this degree.
Read more about the management information systems program at Devry University Illinois
More Management Information Systems Rankings
View All Management Information Systems Rankings >
Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 26 schools evaluated.
- 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 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.
