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2023 Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region

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

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree School for You

With 88,434 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, computer information systems is the #9 most popular major in the United States.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 14 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which associate degree programs offered the best educational experiences 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.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region

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

Top 10 Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools

#1

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN

Our analysis found Ivy Tech Community College to be the best school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Great Lakes Region . Ivy Tech Community College is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Indianapolis.

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

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Sinclair Community College is a great place for computer information systems students working on their associate degree. Sinclair Community College is a large public school located in the midsize city of Dayton.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means DeVry University - Illinois is a great place for computer information systems students working on their associate degree. Located in the midsize city of Chicago, DeVry University - Illinois is a private for-profit school with a very large student population.

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#4

Franklin University

Columbus, OH

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Franklin University is a great place for computer information systems students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Columbus, Franklin University is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

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Out of the 14 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Lansing Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Lansing, LCC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Full Computer Information Systems at Lansing Community College Report

#6

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI

Ferris State University 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 #6 on the list. Located in the town of Big Rapids, Ferris is a public school with a large student population.

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#7

Oakland Community College

Bloomfield Hills, MI

Oakland Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Bloomfield Hills, Oakland Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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Southwestern Illinois 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 #8 on the list. SWIC is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Belleville.

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#9

University of Toledo

Toledo, OH

University of Toledo ranked #9 on this year’s Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. University of Toledo is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Toledo.

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#10

Purdue University Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, IN

Purdue University Fort Wayne 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. PFW is a medium-sized public school located in the large city of Fort Wayne.

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Best Computer Information Systems Colleges by State

Explore the best computer information systems colleges for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 2,433
Ohio 1,479
Illinois 1,579
Indiana 1,984
Wisconsin 1,531

One of 10 majors within the area of study, computer information systems has other similar majors worth exploring.

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 14 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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