The Mountain West/Southwest region includes several strong technology-management options with very different delivery models—from Utah’s evening/online flexibility and CU Denver’s broad modality choices to Arizona Eller’s residential MIS and Arizona State’s online MS IT.
| Program | Format | STEM | AI Exposure | Published cost signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Eccles – MSIS | In person + online/evening options | Yes | High | $39,000 total |
| CU Denver – MSIS | Online, evening and campus | Yes | Very High | $795/credit Colorado resident/WRGP; $1,685 nonresident; $929 nonresident online |
| Arizona Eller – MS MIS | Residential | Yes | High | $40,683 Arizona resident; $71,133 nonresident |
| Arizona State – MS IT | Online | Verify exact designation | High | ASU directs students to current tuition estimates by delivery/enrollment |
Who each structure may fit
Utah is notable for a 30-credit, 12–15 month structure with flexible scheduling. CU Denver offers one of the broadest combinations of online/evening/campus study and explicit AI-focused specializations. Eller provides a more traditional residential business-school MIS experience with concentrations and applied work. ASU is especially relevant to students seeking a fully online technical IT degree and already bringing substantial technical preparation.
Head-to-head comparisons
Regional guide created September 25, 2026 from current MSITM.com program profiles.