2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 48 schools in the Southeast Region to see which associate degree programs offered the best value experiences for CIS students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
Top 10 Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools
Our analysis found NorthWest Arkansas Community College to be the best value school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Southeast Region . Located in the small city of Bentonville, NWACC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at NWACC are $4,456 a year.
NWACC excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list.
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Out of the 48 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Wake Technical Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Wake Technical Community College is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Raleigh.
Wake Technical Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $8,912 in tuition and fees each year. 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.
In addition to its great value ranking, Wake Technical Community College is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list.
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The excellent associate degree programs at Central Piedmont Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best value computer information systems schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the city of Charlotte, Central Piedmont Community College is a public college with a large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Central Piedmont Community College are $8,936 per year. CIS majors at Central Piedmont Community College take out an average of $12,220 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
In addition to its great value ranking, Central Piedmont Community College is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list.
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The excellent associate degree programs at Georgia Military College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best value computer information systems schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the distant town of Milledgeville, Georgia Military College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Georgia Military College are $6,390 per year. On average, CIS graduates from Georgia Military College take out $13,012 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small city of North Little Rock, UA Pulaski Tech is a public school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UA Pulaski Tech are $6,900 a year. CIS majors at UA Pulaski Tech take out an average of $16,336 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, Northern Virginia Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Northern Virginia Community College is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Annandale.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Northern Virginia Community College are $11,648 per year. On average, CIS graduates from Northern Virginia Community College take out $15,399 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Northern Virginia Community College also is in the top 5% of our Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
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Hillsborough Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree computer information systems programs. Located in the large city of Tampa, HCC is a public school with a large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at HCC are $9,111 a year. After completing their Associate Degree, CIS graduates from HCC carry an average student debtload of $13,925.
In addition to its great value ranking, HCC is in the top 5% of all schools on our Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list.
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With a ranking of #8, Jefferson State Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer information systems students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Birmingham, Jeff State is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Jeff State are $8,610 per year.
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John Tyler Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Chester, John Tyler Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at John Tyler Community College are $10,803 per year. After completing their Associate Degree, CIS graduates from John Tyler Community College carry an average student debtload of $17,798.
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Valencia College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of Orlando, Valencia College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Valencia College undergraduate students pay an average of $9,383 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Associate Degree, CIS graduates from Valencia College carry an average student debtload of $18,799.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Valencia College also did well on our Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Request InformationBest 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 |
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Computer Information Systems Related Majors for CIS
One of 10 majors within the area of study, computer information systems has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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.
- 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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