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2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in Missouri

Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing

3 Colleges
$7,074 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$32,978 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, computer information systems was ranked 10th in Missouri. In fact, 1,395 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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 Value Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in Missouri ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in Missouri 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.

Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. 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.

In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.

2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in Missouri

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

Best Missouri Schools for Affordable Quality for an Associate in Computer Information Systems

#1

Saint Louis Community College

Saint Louis, MO

Our 2023 rankings named Saint Louis Community College the best value school in Missouri for computer information systems students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Saint Louis Community College is a public college with a large student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Saint Louis Community College are $5,295 per year. On average, CIS graduates from Saint Louis Community College take out $8,408 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Saint Louis Community College

#2

Park University

Parkville, MO

Out of the 3 schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, Park University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Park University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Parkville.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Park University are $8,853 per year. The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Park University take out while working on their Associate Degree is $14,746.

Park University also made our Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in Missouri list, coming in at #4.

Full Computer Information Systems at Park University Report

#3

Columbia College

Columbia, MO

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Columbia College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in Missouri list. Columbia College Missouri is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Columbia.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Columbia College Missouri are $11,636 a year. On average, CIS graduates from Columbia College Missouri take out $29,398 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Columbia College Missouri did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in Missouri list.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Columbia College

Best Value Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Value Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 681
Kansas 387
Iowa 490
Nebraska 602
North Dakota 96
South Dakota 243

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 3 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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