| Program | Master of Science in Information (MSI) |
|---|---|
| Length | 48 credits; typically 2 years |
| Format | Full-time or part-time |
| STEM | Yes |
| AI Exposure | High (MSITM.com editorial rating) |
| GRE | Not required |
| Career Signal | 2026 report: $91,000 average salary and 88% employment rate among reported outcomes |
Curriculum
Students choose among pathways including Information & Data Analytics, Product Management, User-Centered Application Development and UX. Current data/AI options include NLP, AI alignment, applied machine learning and data mining.
Career-outcome context
The 2026 employment report covers the 2025 graduating class. Outcomes were known for 52% of graduates; the report lists a $91,000 overall average salary, $95,000 private-sector average and 88% employment rate among those reporting a job outcome.
Official sources
Cost, Fall 2027 deadlines & admissions
- Published tuition: 2025–26 rates are $14,916 per full-time term for Michigan residents and $30,076 for nonresidents, plus fees. Most MSI students complete four terms, implying $59,664 resident / $120,304 nonresident at those rates; new annual rates should be rechecked when posted.
- Fall 2027 deadlines: Jan. 15 priority and international final deadline; Mar. 1 domestic final deadline.
- Prerequisites: bachelor’s degree or international equivalent. No specific undergraduate major is required; a 3.0 GPA is recommended.
- Testing: GRE not required.
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Last verified: September 16, 2026.