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2023 Most Popular Online Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region

16 Colleges
$55,862 Avg Salary
$29,573 Avg Student Debt

In 2020-2021, 88,434 computer information systems students received a degree or certificate, making the major the #9 most popular in the country.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right 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 Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 16 schools in the Southwest Region to see which online bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Online Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Colleges.

Our 2023 rankings named University of Phoenix - Arizona the most popular online school in the Southwest Region for computer information systems students working on their bachelor’s degree. UOPX - Arizona is a very large private for-profit school located in the city of Tempe.

About 22% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 78% are male.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at UOPX - Arizona take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $39,437. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $163.

Full Computer Information Systems at University of Phoenix - Arizona Report

#2

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ

The in-demand online bachelor’s degree programs at Grand Canyon University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer information systems schools in the Southwest Region . Grand Canyon University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the city of Phoenix.

Of the 230 students majoring in CIS at Grand Canyon University, 81% are male and 19% are female.

On average, CIS graduates from Grand Canyon University take out $30,735 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full Computer Information Systems at Grand Canyon University Report

The in-demand online bachelor’s degree programs at American InterContinental University - Online helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer information systems schools in the Southwest Region . AIU Online is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the rural area of Schaumburg.

About 23% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 77% are male.

On average, CIS graduates from AIU Online take out $40,750 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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Out of the 16 online programs at schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Oklahoma State University - Main Campus landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the town of Stillwater, OSU is a public college with a very large student population.

Of the 136 students majoring in CIS at OSU, 86% are male and 14% are female.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, CIS majors at OSU accumulate an average of around $25,370 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $282, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#5

South Texas College

McAllen, TX

The in-demand online bachelor’s degree programs at South Texas College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer information systems schools in the Southwest Region . South Texas College is a very large public school located in the city of McAllen.

Women make up 19% of the CIS majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at South Texas College take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $7,693.

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New Mexico State University - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular online places for computer information systems students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. NMSU Main Campus is a large public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Las Cruces.

Women make up 21% of the CIS majors at the school.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, CIS majors at NMSU Main Campus accumulate an average of around $27,110 in student debt.

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Texas A & M University - Central Texas ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the rural area of Killeen, Texas A & M University - Central Texas is a public college with a small student population.

Of the 61 students majoring in CIS at Texas A & M University - Central Texas, 79% are male and 21% are female.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, CIS graduates from Texas A & M University - Central Texas carry an average student debtload of $21,962.

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East Central University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the town of Ada, ECU is a public school with a small student population.

About 15% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 85% are male.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, CIS majors at ECU accumulate an average of around $17,316 in student debt.

Full Computer Information Systems at East Central University Report

With a ranking of #9, Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer information systems students working on their online bachelor’s degree. Located in the distant town of Okmulgee, OSU Institute of Technology is a public college with a small student population.

About 14% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 86% are male.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, CIS majors at OSU Institute of Technology accumulate an average of around $23,777 in student debt.

Full Computer Information Systems at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology Report

#10

Cameron University

Lawton, OK

Cameron University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular online places for computer information systems students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Cameron University is a small public school located in the small city of Lawton.

Women make up 11% of the CIS majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Cameron University take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $26,003.

Full Computer Information Systems at Cameron University Report

Explore the most popular online computer information systems schools for a specific state in the Southwest region.

State Degrees Awarded
Texas 6,529
Arizona 2,554
Oklahoma 771
New Mexico 346

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Computer Information Systems is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.

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 16 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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