| Program | MS in Information Systems |
|---|---|
| Length | About 16 months |
| Format | Evening classes in Arlington |
| STEM | Yes |
| Focus | General information systems / analytics |
| Career Signal | School lists $65K+ average starting salaries for MSIS graduates |
| AI Exposure | Moderate (MSITM.com editorial rating) |
Curriculum
UTA’s MSIS covers systems analysis and design, database management, data communications and business analytics. A Business Analytics concentration is available, and the program emphasizes applied systems work and industry connections.
Fit
A practical STEM option for students seeking a traditional information-systems curriculum in the Dallas–Fort Worth market.
Official sources
External ranking signal
U.S. News Information Systems specialty (April 2026): #96. The ranking applies to UT Arlington’s College of Business and is closely aligned with the MSIS. See the full crosswalk.
Secondary external ranking
Eduniversal 2026 U.S. Information Systems Management: #32. The ranked entry is UT Arlington’s MS Information Systems. See the Eduniversal crosswalk.
Cost & admissions
Tuition: UTA directs MSIS applicants to its tuition estimator rather than publishing one fixed program total. Current graduate charges vary by residency, enrollment and mandatory fees.
Priority dates: College of Business graduate priority dates are March 15 for fall, August 15 for spring and February 15 for summer.
Preparation: the current catalog notes that students without prior IT coursework may need Applied Database Management and Analysis & Design as electives.
Official tuition estimator | 2026–27 MSIS catalog
Career evidence
UTA’s current program page reports average graduate earnings of $79,000 in year 1, $106,000 in year 5 and $129,000 in year 10. These are earnings figures displayed by UTA rather than a conventional graduating-cohort placement report, so MSITM.com keeps them separate from six-month employment statistics.
Official program earnings data
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Last verified: September 17, 2026.