2023 Most Popular Online Computer Information Systems Schools
Finding the Most Popular Online Computer Information Systems School for You
Computer Information Systems is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 9th of all the majors we analyze. In 2020-2021, 88,434 degrees and certificates were awarded to students with this major.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. 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 Most Popular Online Computer Information Systems Schools ranking. Our analysis looked at 249 schools in the United States to see which online programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.
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2023 Most Popular Online Computer Information Systems Schools in the United States
Check out the online CIS programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the United States.
Top 25 Most Popular Online Schools in Computer Information Systems
Our 2023 rankings named University of Phoenix - Arizona the most popular online school in the United States for computer information systems students. UOPX - Arizona is a very large private for-profit school located in the large city of Tempe.
On average, CIS graduates from UOPX - Arizona take out $33,593 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $136.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Wake Technical Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Computer Information Systems Schools list. Located in the large suburb of Raleigh, Wake Technical Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
On average, CIS graduates from Wake Technical Community College take out $17,336 in student loans while working on their degree.
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The excellent online programs at Jefferson Community and Technical College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer information systems schools in the United States. Located in the large city of Louisville, Jefferson Community and Technical College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
CIS majors at Jefferson Community and Technical College take out an average of $15,155 in student loans while working on their egree.
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The excellent online programs at Western Governors University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer information systems schools in the United States. WGU is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Salt Lake City.
After completing their degree, CIS graduates from WGU carry an average student debtload of $22,770.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Bluegrass Community and Technical College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Computer Information Systems Schools list. Located in the large city of Lexington, Bluegrass Community and Technical College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
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University of Maryland Global Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #6 on the list. UMGC is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Adelphi.
After completing their degree, CIS graduates from UMGC carry an average student debtload of $21,750.
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Colorado State University - Global Campus came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Information Systems Schools ranking. Located in the large city of Greenwood Village, Colorado State University - Global Campus is a public school with a fairly large student population.
After completing their degree, CIS graduates from Colorado State University - Global Campus carry an average student debtload of $32,599.
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DeVry University - Illinois did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #8 on the list. DeVry University - Illinois is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Chicago.
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George Mason University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer information systems programs. GMU is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Fairfax.
While working on their degree, CIS majors at GMU accumulate an average of around $22,295 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $218, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Northern Virginia Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer information systems programs. Located in the suburb of Annandale, Northern Virginia Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
While working on their degree, CIS majors at Northern Virginia Community College accumulate an average of around $12,000 in student debt.
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Gateway Community and Technical College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer information systems programs. Located in the large suburb of Florence, Gateway is a public college with a small student population.
On average, CIS graduates from Gateway take out $16,970 in student loans while working on their degree.
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With a ranking of #12, Elizabethtown Community and Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer information systems students. Elizabethtown Community and Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Elizabethtown.
While working on their degree, CIS majors at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College accumulate an average of around $14,444 in student debt.
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Southern New Hampshire University landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer information systems programs. SNHU is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Manchester.
The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at SNHU take out is $28,749.
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Kennesaw State University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Information Systems Schools ranking. Located in the large suburb of Kennesaw, KSU Georgia is a public college with a very large student population.
While working on their degree, CIS majors at KSU Georgia accumulate an average of around $29,718 in student debt.
University of Florida ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Information Systems Schools list. Located in the midsize city of Gainesville, UF is a public school with a very large student population.
CIS majors at UF take out an average of $18,957 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $214, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Information Systems Schools list. SKYCTC is a small public school located in the city of Bowling Green.
CIS majors at SKYCTC take out an average of $8,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
University of the People came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Information Systems Schools ranking. Located in the midsize city of Pasadena, University of the People is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #18 on the list. Located in the city of Colorado Springs, Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs is a private for-profit college with a very large student population.
CIS majors at Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs take out an average of $34,495 in student loans while working on their egree.
Grand Canyon University landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer information systems programs. Grand Canyon University is a very large private for-profit school located in the city of Phoenix.
On average, CIS graduates from Grand Canyon University take out $28,137 in student loans while working on their degree.
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With a ranking of #20, Purdue University Global did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer information systems students. Purdue University Global is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Indianapolis.
The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Purdue University Global take out is $39,985.
With a ranking of #20, American Public University System did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer information systems students. American Military University is a very large private for-profit school located in the town of Charles Town.
The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at American Military University take out is $25,617.
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Park University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #22 on the list. Located in the suburb of Parkville, Park University is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
CIS majors at Park University take out an average of $37,125 in student loans while working on their egree.
Somerset Community College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Information Systems Schools ranking. SCC is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Somerset.
After completing their degree, CIS graduates from SCC carry an average student debtload of $13,900.
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Liberty University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #24 on the list. Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lynchburg.
On average, CIS graduates from Liberty University take out $29,000 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $408.
Seminole State College of Florida came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Information Systems Schools ranking. Located in the city of Sanford, Seminole State is a public school with a fairly large student population.
While working on their degree, CIS majors at Seminole State accumulate an average of around $20,250 in student debt.
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Rest of the Top Most Popular Online Computer Information Systems Schools
Additional Noteworthy Schools
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Online Computer Information Systems Schools award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | Capella University | Minneapolis, MN |
| 39 | Miami Dade College | Miami, FL |
| 40 | Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology | Okmulgee, OK |
| 41 | St Petersburg College | Clearwater, FL |
| 42 | Strayer University - Virginia | Arlington, VA |
| 43 | Bellevue University | Bellevue, NE |
| 44 | Central Community College | Grand Island, NE |
| 45 | Indian River State College | Fort Pierce, FL |
| 46 | Walden University | Minneapolis, MN |
| 47 | Oklahoma City Community College | Oklahoma City, OK |
| 48 | Dakota State University | Madison, SD |
| 49 | South Texas College | McAllen, TX |
| 49 | Jefferson State Community College | Birmingham, AL |
Most Popular Online Computer Information Systems by Region
View the Most Popular Online Computer Information Systems Schools for a specific region near you.
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Majors Related to CIS
Computer Information Systems is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.
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 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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