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2023 Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools

131 Colleges
$32,978 Avg Salary
$18,775 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree School for You

Computer Information Systems is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 9th of all the majors we analyze. In 2020-2021, 88,434 degrees and certificates were awarded to students with this major.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 131 schools in the United States to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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2023 Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the United States

Check out the CIS associate degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 15% Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools

Our 2023 rankings named Middlesex Community College the best school in the United States for computer information systems students working on their associate degree. Middlesex Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Bedford.

After completing their Associate Degree, CIS graduates from Middlesex Community College carry an average student debtload of $13,332.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Bunker Hill Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the large city of Boston, BHCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Metropolitan Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools list. MCC is a large public school located in the city of Omaha.

CIS majors at MCC take out an average of $15,316 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Out of the 131 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Phoenix - Arizona landed the # 4 spot on the list. UOPX - Arizona is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the large city of Tempe.

CIS majors at UOPX - Arizona take out an average of $23,706 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $109, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means NHTI-Concord’s Community College is a great place for computer information systems students working on their associate degree. NHTI is a small public school located in the town of Concord.

After completing their Associate Degree, CIS graduates from NHTI carry an average student debtload of $20,221.

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Northern Essex Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the large suburb of Haverhill, NECC is a public college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at NECC take out while working on their Associate Degree is $13,061.

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Wake Technical Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree computer information systems programs. Located in the suburb of Raleigh, Wake Technical Community College is a public college with a very large student population.

On average, CIS graduates from Wake Technical Community College take out $17,860 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Southeast Community College Area came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools ranking. Southeast Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the large city of Lincoln.

While working on their Associate Degree, CIS majors at Southeast Community College accumulate an average of around $22,748 in student debt.

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Anne Arundel Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the large suburb of Arnold, AACC is a public school with a large student population.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at AACC take out while working on their Associate Degree is $10,617.

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Northern Virginia Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer information systems students to get a associate degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Annandale, Northern Virginia Community College is a public school with a very large student population.

CIS majors at Northern Virginia Community College take out an average of $15,399 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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With a ranking of #11, Austin Community College District did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer information systems students working on their associate degree. Austin Community College District is a very large public school located in the city of Austin.

After completing their Associate Degree, CIS graduates from Austin Community College District carry an average student debtload of $16,888.

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#12

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City, UT

Salt Lake Community College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree computer information systems programs. Salt Lake Community College is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Salt Lake City.

After completing their Associate Degree, CIS graduates from Salt Lake Community College carry an average student debtload of $13,358.

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#13

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN

With a ranking of #13, Ivy Tech Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer information systems students working on their associate degree. Located in the large city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their Associate Degree, CIS graduates from Ivy Tech Community College carry an average student debtload of $15,510.

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Nashville State Community College ranked #14 on this year’s Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools list. Nashville State Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Nashville.

After completing their Associate Degree, CIS graduates from Nashville State Community College carry an average student debtload of $13,285.

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Delaware Technical Community College - Terry ranked #15 on this year’s Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the city of Dover, Delaware Tech is a public school with a large student population.

After completing their Associate Degree, CIS graduates from Delaware Tech carry an average student debtload of $12,420.

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With a ranking of #16, Central Piedmont Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer information systems students working on their associate degree. Central Piedmont Community College is a large public school located in the city of Charlotte.

While working on their Associate Degree, CIS majors at Central Piedmont Community College accumulate an average of around $12,220 in student debt.

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With a ranking of #17, Tarrant County College District did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer information systems students working on their associate degree. Located in the large city of Fort Worth, Tarrant County College is a public college with a very large student population.

While working on their Associate Degree, CIS majors at Tarrant County College accumulate an average of around $18,102 in student debt.

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#18

Oklahoma City Community College

Oklahoma City, OK

With a ranking of #18, Oklahoma City Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer information systems students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Oklahoma City, OCCC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their Associate Degree, CIS graduates from OCCC carry an average student debtload of $14,239.

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Sinclair Community College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the city of Dayton, Sinclair Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional great schools for Computer Information Systems students that almost earned our Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools award.

Rank College Location
20 Jefferson Community and Technical College Louisville, KY
21 DeVry University - Texas Irving, TX
22 San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia Visalia, CA
23 Central Community College Grand Island, NE
24 Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH
25 DeVry University - Arizona Phoenix, AZ
26 DeVry University - Illinois Chicago, IL

Computer Information Systems by Region

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Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

Computer Information Systems is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to CIS

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

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