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

Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing

48 Colleges
$10,694 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$32,978 Avg Salary

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.

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

The colleges and universities below are the best value schools for CIS majors pursuing a associate degree.

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 medium-sized student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at NWACC are $4,456 per year.

NWACC also claimed a spot on our Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at NorthWest Arkansas Community College

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

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Wake Technical Community College are $8,912 a 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.

Full Computer Information Systems at Wake Technical Community College Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Central Piedmont Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value 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 fairly large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Central Piedmont Community College are $8,936 a year. CIS majors at Central Piedmont Community College take out an average of $12,220 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Central Piedmont Community College also is in the top 10% of our Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.

Full Computer Information Systems at Central Piedmont Community College Report

#4

Georgia Military College

Milledgeville, GA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Georgia Military College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the town of Milledgeville, Georgia Military College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Georgia Military College are $6,390 a year. On average, CIS graduates from Georgia Military College take out $13,012 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Computer Information Systems at Georgia Military College Report

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 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.

On top of its placing in our value ranking, Northern Virginia Community College also did well on our Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Northern Virginia Community College

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 college with a fairly 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.

On top of its placing in our value ranking, HCC also did well on our Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.

Full Computer Information Systems at Hillsborough Community College Report

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 midsize city of Birmingham, Jeff State is a public college 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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With a ranking of #9, John Tyler 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 suburb of Chester, John Tyler Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at John Tyler Community College are $10,803 a year. After completing their Associate Degree, CIS graduates from John Tyler Community College carry an average student debtload of $17,798.

Full Computer Information Systems at John Tyler Community College Report

#10

Valencia College

Orlando, FL

Valencia 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 city of Orlando, Valencia College is a public college with a very 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.

Valencia College excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Valencia College

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.

  • 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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