UT Dallas Jindal and Texas A&M Mays both offer Texas-based graduate programs at the intersection of business and information systems, but their prerequisite structure, published cost information and outcome reporting differ.
| Factor | UT Dallas | Texas A&M |
|---|---|---|
| Degree | MS Information Technology & Management | MS Management Information Systems |
| Length | 36 credits; typically 18–24 months | 36 credits; commonly 16–21 months |
| STEM | Yes | Verify current designation with Mays |
| AI Exposure | High | High |
| Published cost | Varies by residency/course load; UT Dallas directs students to its tuition estimator | Estimated tuition: $31,396 Texas resident; $51,176 nonresident; $51,776 international |
| Prerequisites | All undergraduate majors considered; technical coursework begins quickly | Programming, database, systems analysis/design and networking prerequisites |
| Career signal | Program reports about $92,000 average salary and 90% employed within six months | Mays publishes multiple current compensation metrics, including $101,375 average first-year compensation and a separate $113,900 2025 starting-salary figure |
Curriculum difference
UT Dallas offers a customizable ITM curriculum spanning AI, machine learning, analytics, automation, enterprise systems and cybersecurity. Texas A&M’s MIS degree combines technical IS foundations with business skills and requires stronger defined prerequisite coverage before or around enrollment.
Outcome-data caution
Texas A&M currently publishes more than one compensation metric on related program pages, so MSITM.com keeps them separately labeled instead of collapsing them into one number. UT Dallas publishes a simpler employment/salary signal. Applicants should check definitions and reporting windows before comparing outcomes.
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Comparison based on program data reviewed by MSITM.com in September 2026. Confirm current Texas A&M STEM status and current tuition with each school.