Cincinnati Lindner and Indiana Kelley both offer STEM MS Information Systems degrees with strong business-school integration and applied learning. Their reported costs, prerequisite structures and career statistics differ materially.
| Factor | Cincinnati | Indiana Kelley |
|---|---|---|
| Degree | MS Information Systems | MS Information Systems |
| STEM | Yes | Yes |
| AI Exposure | High | High |
| Testing | GMAT/GRE optional | Optional; committee may request a score |
| Career evidence | 2024–25: $80,000 median and $115,467 mean among reported full-time salaries | $82,250 median base salary; 90% receive job offers in their degree field |
| Published cost | $1,145 per credit for Ohio residents in Lindner premium graduate programs, plus possible nonresident charges | Estimated academic-year cost $25,020 Indiana resident; $45,436 nonresident; $48,018 international |
Curriculum and preparation
Cincinnati combines enterprise systems, BI, databases, analytics and project management with an industry practicum. Kelley offers Data Analytics & AI, Digital Transformation with AI and Cybersecurity pathways plus applied client work. Kelley’s prerequisite structure may require Jumpstart foundation work; Cincinnati can incorporate up to eight credits of business foundations when applicable.
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Based on program data reviewed/verified by MSITM.com in September 2026.