2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Computer Information Systems in Tennessee

Ranked #11 in popularity, computer information systems is one of the most sought-after master's degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

In 2022, College Factual analyzed 7 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Computer Information Systems in Tennessee ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 146 master's degrees in computer information systems to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Computer Information Systems School for Your Master's Degree

Your choice of school for getting your master's degree in CIS matters. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Computer Information Systems in Tennessee ranking is to help you make that choice.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality computer information systems program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

More Ways to Rank Computer Information Systems Schools

This is not our only ranking, nor the only degree level we have ranked. In addition to this ranking, you may want to take at the rankings for different degree levels as called out above. You can also narrow your search by location by filtering for a certain area of the country. On top of that, you can visit our other rankings for computer information systems.

 

Most Popular Schools for Master’s Students to Study Computer Information Systems in Tennessee

Below you'll see a list of the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in computer information systems.

Most Well Attended Schools for CIS Students Working on Their Master's

1

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

50 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Best Quality In TN

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Middle Tennessee State University is a popular option for students interested in a master's degree in computer information systems. Located in the midsize city of Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University is a public university with a very large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in computer information systems in Tennessee.

There were roughly 50 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at Middle Tennessee State University in the most recent year we have data available.

Master's students who receive their degree from the CIS program make about $59,700 in the first couple years of working.

More information about a master’s in computer information systems from Middle Tennessee State University

2

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

49 Annual Master's Degrees

#2 Best Quality In TN

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

University of Memphis is a popular option for individuals pursuing a master's degree in computer information systems. Located in the city of Memphis, UofM is a public university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for master's degrees in computer information systems in Tennessee.

There were roughly 49 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at UofM in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in computer information systems from University of Memphis

3

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

22 Annual Master's Degrees

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Every student who is interested in a master's degree in computer information systems needs to check out Lipscomb University. Located in the city of Nashville, Lipscomb is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.

There were roughly 22 computer information systems individuals who graduated with this degree at Lipscomb in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in computer information systems from Lipscomb University

4

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

15 Annual Master's Degrees

#3 Best Quality In TN

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

East Tennessee State University is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting a master's degree in computer information systems. ETSU is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Johnson City. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for master's degrees in computer information systems in Tennessee.

There were approximately 15 computer information systems individuals who graduated with this degree at ETSU in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in computer information systems from East Tennessee State University

5

Milligan University
Milligan College, TN

8 Annual Master's Degrees

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the suburb of Milligan College, Milligan is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. More information about a master’s in computer information systems from Milligan University

6

South College
Knoxville, TN

2 Annual Master's Degrees

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

South College is a medium-sized private for-profit college located in the midsize city of Knoxville. More information about a master’s in computer information systems from South College

7

Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN

TNU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Nashville. More information about a master’s in computer information systems from Trevecca Nazarene University

 

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	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Florida	206	610
Georgia	186	1,434
Virginia	175	492
North Carolina	167	103
Alabama	147	157
South Carolina	141	50
Louisiana	140	8
Kentucky	140	74
Mississippi	120	53
Arkansas	119	242
West Virginia	108	24

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Computer Information Systems Related Rankings by Major

Computer Information Systems is one of 10 different types of Computer & Information Sciences programs to choose from.

CIS Focus Areas

Major	Annual Graduates
Information Technology	101
General Computer & Information Sciences	23
Informatics	22

Most Popular Related Majors

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Computer Science	135
Computer Software & Applications	48
Other Computer & Information Sciences	21
Computer Systems Analysis	20
Information Science	6

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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.