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Associate Degrees in Computer Information Systems

11,058 Yearly Graduations
$32,603 Median Salary
$19,031 Median Debt
An associate degree in CIS is offered at 651 colleges in the United States. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 2.7% of CIS graduates were international students.

Education Levels of CIS Majors

In 2020-2021, 11,058 associate degrees were awarded to CIS majors. This earns it the #15 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in CIS at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 41,984
Master’s Degree 18,992
Basic Certificate 13,119
Associate Degree 11,058
Undergraduate Certificate 1,525
Doctor’s Degree 984
Graduate Certificate 772

Earnings of CIS Majors With Associate Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in CIS is $32,603. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $26,833 and the high is $39,251.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in CIS is $19,031. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $24,190 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $11,783.

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Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $109.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue associate degrees in CIS. About 78.0% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 8,625
Women 2,433
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The racial-ethnic distribution of CIS associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 1,006
Black or African American 1,510
Hispanic or Latino 1,766
White 5,292
International Students 300
Other Races/Ethnicities 1,184
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There are 651 colleges that offer an associate degree in CIS. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

626 Yearly Graduations
32% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for CIS students seekingan associate degree is University of Phoenix - Arizona. Each year, around 89,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,153 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 626 people received their associate degree in CIS from UOPX - Arizona. About 32% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Northern Virginia Community College

Annandale, Virginia
505 Yearly Graduations
30% Women
69% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Northern Virginia Community College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in CIS. Each year, around 52,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The CIS program at Northern Virginia Community College awarded 505 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 30% of this group were women, and 69% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

DeVry University - Illinois

Chicago, Illinois
340 Yearly Graduations
21% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

DeVry University - Illinois is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in CIS. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,392 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,072 per year. The CIS program at DeVry University - Illinois awarded 340 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 21% were women.

#4

Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, New Hampshire
339 Yearly Graduations
22% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for CIS majors who are seeking their associate degree is Southern New Hampshire University. Each year, around 134,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,900 per year. The CIS program at Southern New Hampshire University awarded 339 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 22% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Montgomery College

Rockville, Maryland
271 Yearly Graduations
30% Women
69% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Montgomery College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in CIS. Roughly 20,000 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 271 associate degrees were handed out to CIS majors at Montgomery College. About 30% of this group were women, and 69% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, Indiana
267 Yearly Graduations
19% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ivy Tech Community College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in CIS. Roughly 63,800 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 267 associate degrees were handed out to CIS majors at Ivy Tech Community College. Of these students, 19% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

Wake Technical Community College

Raleigh, North Carolina
204 Yearly Graduations
24% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Wake Technical Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in CIS. Roughly 21,700 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 204 people received their associate degree in CIS from Wake Technical Community College. About 24% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

176 Yearly Graduations
16% Women
88% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

New York City College of Technology is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in CIS. Each year, around 15,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 176 people received their associate degree in CIS from City Tech. About 16% of this group were women, and 88% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
175 Yearly Graduations
22% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for CIS majors who are seeking their associate degree is Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. Roughly 20,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,632 per year. The CIS program at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale awarded 175 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women.

#10

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City, Utah
170 Yearly Graduations
18% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Salt Lake Community College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in CIS. Roughly 27,200 attend the school each year. The CIS program at Salt Lake Community College awarded 170 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 18% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

144 Yearly Graduations
22% Women
53% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for CIS majors who are seeking their associate degree is Austin Community College District. Each year, around 39,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 144 associate degrees were handed out to CIS majors at Austin Community College District. Of these students, 22% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Community College of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
130 Yearly Graduations
15% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Community College of Philadelphia is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in CIS. Each year, around 13,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 130 associate degrees were handed out to CIS majors at Community College of Philadelphia. Of these students, 15% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

Metropolitan Community College

Omaha, Nebraska
118 Yearly Graduations
14% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Metropolitan Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in CIS. Each year, around 13,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 118 people received their associate degree in CIS from MCC. Of these students, 14% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, Texas
116 Yearly Graduations
22% Women
62% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Lone Star College System is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in CIS. Roughly 70,100 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 116 associate degrees were handed out to CIS majors at North Harris Montgomery. Of these students, 22% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

102 Yearly Graduations
30% Women
80% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Borough of Manhattan Community College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in CIS. Each year, around 22,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The CIS program at Borough of Manhattan Community College awarded 102 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 30% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

Tarrant County College District

Fort Worth, Texas
99 Yearly Graduations
19% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for CIS majors who are seeking their associate degree is Tarrant County College District. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. The CIS program at Tarrant County College District awarded 99 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 19% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

94 Yearly Graduations
21% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for CIS majors who are seeking their associate degree is Delaware Technical Community College - Terry. Roughly 12,900 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 94 associate degrees were handed out to CIS majors at Delaware Tech. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 21% were women.

#18

Utah Valley University

Orem, Utah
84 Yearly Graduations
7% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Utah Valley University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in CIS. Roughly 40,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,368 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,773 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 84 associate degrees were handed out to CIS majors at UVU. About 7% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

Oklahoma City Community College

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
83 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for CIS majors who are seeking their associate degree is Oklahoma City Community College. Roughly 12,200 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 83 associate degrees were handed out to CIS majors at OCCC. About 29% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

Fayetteville Technical Community College

Fayetteville, North Carolina
83 Yearly Graduations
13% Women
53% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Fayetteville Technical Community College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in CIS. Each year, around 10,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 83 associate degrees were handed out to CIS majors at FTCC. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to CIS that offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Information Technology 7,590
Computer Science 4,092
Computer Programming 3,843
Computer Systems Networking 3,355
Computer Software Applications 2,266

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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