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Boost Your Career With Upgraded CIS Skills

3 students working around a table in RUCThe MS in computer and information science program at UM-Dearborn will enhance your theoretical knowledge and practical skills, providing new career opportunities or the ability to proceed to a PhD program. You choose many of your courses, giving you the flexibility to select those that best match your personal interests and professional goals.

You can take your courses completely on campus, fully online, or in a mix of both modes. We schedule all courses in the late afternoon and evening to ensure that working professionals and part-time students can achieve their higher education goals without putting their lives on hold.

Where a Master’s in CIS Will Take You

Your advanced training in our master’s program will prepare you to excel as a software developer, data analyst, system architect, and in a variety of other high-demand IT roles. You’ll also be ready to continue your studies with a PhD in computer and information science, a program we offer at UM-Dearborn.

Career and Salary Outlook

The information in this table is meant to give you an idea of career opportunities with this degree. All information is pulled from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and is meant to be averages across the United States in 2022. Please note that these figures reflect overall averages and may not represent entry-level salaries.

$145,080 Median Salary

Computer and Information Research Scientists

Employment of computer and information research scientists is projected to grow 23 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 3,400 openings for computer and information research scientists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$103,800 Median Salary

Computer Systems Analysts

Employment of computer systems analysts is projected to grow 10 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 37,600 openings for computer systems analysts are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$120,360 Median Salary

Information Security Analysts

Employment of information security analysts is projected to grow 32 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 16,800 openings for information security analysts are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$117,450 Median Salary

Database Administrators and Architects

Overall employment of database administrators and architects is projected to grow 8 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations.

About 10,200 openings for database administrators and architects are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$92,750 Median Salary

Web Developers and Digital Designers

Overall employment of web developers and digital designers is projected to grow 16 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 19,000 openings for web developers and digital designers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Program Details

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Application Deadline

This program operates on a rolling admission basis. It is advised to submit all documents by the advisory deadline to ensure consideration for your preferred term and to facilitate pre-term planning. Advisory deadlines differ for domestic and international students.

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Graduate Scholarships

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Programs Offered Beyond MS

Computer and Information Science, PhD

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