Utah Eccles and CU Denver both offer flexible, STEM-designated MS Information Systems degrees with substantial AI content. Utah publishes a fixed program price and recent placement/salary figures; CU Denver offers especially broad online/evening/campus flexibility and explicit AI specializations.
| Factor | Utah Eccles | CU Denver |
|---|---|---|
| Degree | MS Information Systems | MS Information Systems |
| Length | 30 credits; 12–15 months | 30 credits |
| Format | In-person and online/evening options | Full-time, part-time, evening and online |
| STEM | Yes | Yes |
| AI Exposure | High | Very High |
| Published cost | $39,000 total | $795/credit Colorado resident/WRGP; $1,685 nonresident; $929 nonresident online, plus fees |
| Testing | GMAT/GRE not required | GMAT/GRE not required |
Curriculum difference
Utah combines systems, databases and business technology with AI for business processes, cybersecurity, analytics, Python, cloud and product/technology management. CU Denver requires AI & IS Strategy and offers AI Leadership & Management and Business Intelligence & AI pathways.
Career evidence
Utah reports 89% placement and about $85,493 average starting salary including variable compensation. CU Denver emphasizes employer access, internships and career-center support but does not publish a current MSIS cohort placement/salary statistic on the main program page.
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Based on program data verified by MSITM.com in September 2026.