Best MIS Schools Near Reading, PA (2026)

Reading, Pennsylvania has 65 accredited schools offering management information systems programs, with tuition ranging from $6,690 to $67,776 per year for indexed programs. Reading has a population of about 94,836. Median household income is $45,599 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 11.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Reading, PA metro area, the top-earning management information systems-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $148,550 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Management Information Systems Schools to Reading

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer management information systems programs near Reading, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Reading city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Reading. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Kutztown, PA 21.2 miles from Reading BOC Score 53.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,775
Avg net price $21,331/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Cedar Crest College

Allentown, PA 27.2 miles from Reading BOC Score 56.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 84%
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,460
Avg net price $18,659/yr
Tuition
In‑state$46,314
Out‑of‑state$46,314
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 21

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Muhlenberg College

Allentown, PA 28.1 miles from Reading BOC Score 63.8
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 80%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $69,107
Avg net price $28,905/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 9

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Immaculata University

Immaculata, PA 28.6 miles from Reading BOC Score 65.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $75,701
Avg net price $24,258/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

DeSales University

Center Valley, PA 31.9 miles from Reading BOC Score 56.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,295
Avg net price $31,643/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Millersville, PA 32.6 miles from Reading BOC Score 55.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,246
Avg net price $20,787/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, PA 34.2 miles from Reading BOC Score 78.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 90%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $105,584
Avg net price $36,931/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Lincoln University

Lincoln University, PA 36.9 miles from Reading BOC Score 33.7
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,167
Avg net price $14,977/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Pennsylvania schools on the Pennsylvania management information systems page.


Management Information Systems Wages Near Reading

Reading is part of the Reading, PA metro area (BLS area code 39740). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Pennsylvania statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Computer and Information Systems Manager$148,550Reading, PA$152,987
Computer Systems Analyst$99,980Reading, PA$102,966
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$87,540Reading, PA$90,154

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.


Reading at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population94,836Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$45,599Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+11.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)97.1 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited management information systems schools are near Reading, PA?

Our directory has 65 accredited schools offering management information systems programs near Reading. The closest is Kutztown University of Pennsylvania in Kutztown, PA (14.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Villanova University (37.4 miles). 8 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying management information systems roles near Reading?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying management information systems-related roles near Reading are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($148,550), Computer Systems Analyst ($99,980), Network and Computer Systems Administrator ($87,540). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Pennsylvania statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Pottstown instead of Reading?

Pottstown, PA is 16.1 miles from Reading and has its own set of local management information systems programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Reading an affordable place to study management information systems?

Reading’s median household income of $45,599 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Reading while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Pennsylvania public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.


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Other Programs Available in Reading

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Reading:

Data verified: August 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.