Penn State World Campus and Syracuse both offer online-accessible graduate pathways in information systems and technology management. Penn State’s MS Information Science is fully online; Syracuse offers both residential and online MSIS routes.
| Factor | Penn State World Campus | Syracuse |
|---|---|---|
| Degree | MS Information Science | MS Information Systems |
| Length | 33 credits | 36 credits; accelerated completion available |
| Format | 100% online | On campus or online |
| AI Exposure | High | High |
| Published tuition | $1,048 per credit for 11 or fewer credits per semester | $2,086 per credit; $75,096 for 36 credits |
| Testing | GRE/GMAT not required or accepted | GRE optional; other tests may be submitted |
| Career evidence | Occupation-market context rather than a program-specific cohort report | 2025 MSIS: 93% average placement and $79,607 average salary |
Curriculum difference
Penn State emphasizes enterprise systems, process integration, security, analytics and digital transformation, with stackable certificate pathways. Syracuse combines systems leadership with cloud, cybersecurity, data/analytics and machine-learning-oriented coursework.
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Based on program data reviewed/verified by MSITM.com in September 2026.