Master's in MIS Cost and Return on Investment

Let’s get right down to ROIs.

An investment in a Master’s in MIS is an investment in a long-lived, challenging and stimulating career.

You’ll gain experience and a skillset that will continue to be in demand for as long as technology and business are entwined. And when you do so at Eller, you’re choosing a top-ranked institution that’s more affordable than the private top five, and in a city with a lower cost of living. (The mild Tucson weather is hard to put a dollar value to, but the quality of life value is high.)

Program Cost

Tuition & Fees

Arizona Resident	$40,203
Non-Arizona Resident	$69,951

*Regular tuition and fees are based on taking a minimum of 9 units on main campus per semester. Tuition and fees are based on Fall 2025 and could change for future semesters.

A Master's degree in MIS or Business Analytics from the Eller College of Management is one of the best values in graduate education. Our reasonable tuition and the low cost of living in Tucson result in a positive and quick return on your investment.

Information on resident and non-resident fees and expenses can be found through the UA Bursar's Office.

The Master's in MIS is a 33 - 38 credit program that is completed in three semesters.

Merit Scholarships, Research and Teaching Assistantships

Competitive, merit-based scholarships and select graduate assistantship opportunities are available and awarded on a rolling basis. No separate application is required. All admitted students are automatically considered through a holistic review that includes academic performance, professional experience, and the strength of application materials such as the personal statement and résumé.

Our research and teaching assistantships include a stipend, an out-of-state tuition waiver, and student health insurance. If you are interested in pursuing an assistantship, you should first be admitted to the program. Once admitted, we encourage you to learn which faculty members have active research grants that may support master’s students with specific skills, such as programming. Additional opportunities for employment are also offered through various campus units, including the University Libraries and the THINK TANK.

Because funding is limited and awarded as applications are reviewed, earlier applicants are in the strongest position for consideration.

Alumni Success

Eller Master’s in MIS alumni thrive in the workforce, with almost 100 percent receiving job offers within six months or less after graduation. Many draw on their summer internship experience or make a fresh beginning at global and national enterprises like Adobe, Apple, Boeing, Dell, Deloitte, Garmin, IBM, Motorola and Verizon.