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2023 Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

48 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.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 48 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Colleges.

Top 10 Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools

Our analysis found Wake Technical Community College to be the best school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Southeast Region . Wake Technical Community College is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Raleigh.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Wake Technical Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $17,860.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Northern Virginia Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Northern Virginia Community College is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Annandale.

On average, CIS graduates from Northern Virginia Community College take out $15,399 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Out of the 48 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Nashville State Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Nashville, Nashville State Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

While working on their Associate Degree, CIS majors at Nashville State Community College accumulate an average of around $13,285 in student debt.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Central Piedmont Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large city of Charlotte, Central Piedmont Community College is a public college with a large student population.

CIS majors at Central Piedmont Community College take out an average of $12,220 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Jefferson Community and Technical College is a great place for computer information systems students working on their associate degree. Jefferson Community and Technical College is a large public school located in the large city of Louisville.

CIS majors at Jefferson Community and Technical College take out an average of $19,611 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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DeVry University - Georgia came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Decatur, DeVry University - Georgia is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

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NorthWest Arkansas 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 #7 on the list. Located in the city of Bentonville, NWACC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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With a ranking of #8, Pellissippi State Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer information systems students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of Knoxville, Pellissippi State Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Pellissippi State Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $12,167.

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John Tyler Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Chester, John Tyler Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

After completing their Associate Degree, CIS graduates from John Tyler Community College carry an average student debtload of $17,798.

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Volunteer State Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. VSCC is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Gallatin.

CIS majors at VSCC take out an average of $17,564 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Best Computer Information Systems Colleges by State

Explore the best computer information systems schools for a specific state in the Southeast region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 4,742
Virginia 3,727
North Carolina 1,634
Florida 5,133
Tennessee 754
Kentucky 1,480
South Carolina 769
Louisiana 135
Arkansas 570
Alabama 1,330
Mississippi 333
West Virginia 403

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

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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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