2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools
Finding the Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools ranking. This report analyzed 654 schools in the United States to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Information Systems program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the United States
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for CIS majors pursuing a associate degree.
Top 25 Most Popular Schools for an Associate in Computer Information Systems
Our 2023 rankings named University of Phoenix - Arizona the most popular school in the United States for computer information systems students working on their associate degree. UOPX - Arizona is a very large private for-profit school located in the large city of Tempe.
Women make up 32% of the CIS majors at the school.
While working on their Associate Degree, CIS majors at UOPX - Arizona accumulate an average of around $23,706 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $109, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at Northern Virginia Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer information systems schools in the United States. Located in the large suburb of Annandale, Northern Virginia Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 505 students majoring in CIS at Northern Virginia Community College, 70% are male and 30% are female.
While working on their Associate Degree, CIS majors at Northern Virginia Community College accumulate an average of around $15,399 in student debt.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at DeVry University - Illinois helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer information systems schools in the United States. DeVry University - Illinois is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Chicago.
About 21% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 79% are male.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southern New Hampshire University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools list. SNHU is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the midsize suburb of Manchester.
Women make up 22% of the CIS majors at the school.
After completing their Associate Degree, CIS graduates from SNHU carry an average student debt load of $23,043.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Montgomery College is a great place for computer information systems students working on their associate degree. Located in the small city of Rockville, Montgomery College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 30% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 70% are male.
CIS majors at Montgomery College take out an average of $15,285 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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Ivy Tech Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 267 students majoring in CIS at Ivy Tech Community College, 81% are male and 19% are female.
While working on their Associate Degree, CIS majors at Ivy Tech Community College accumulate an average of around $15,510 in student debt.
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Wake Technical Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer information systems programs. Located in the suburb of Raleigh, Wake Technical Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 24% of the CIS majors at the school.
On average, CIS graduates from Wake Technical Community College take out $17,860 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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New York City College of Technology ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the large city of Brooklyn, City Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 16% of the CIS majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at City Tech take out while working on their Associate Degree is $13,228.
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Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer information systems students to get a associate degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Fort Lauderdale, Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
About 22% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 78% are male.
CIS majors at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale take out an average of $25,615 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $135.
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Salt Lake Community College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer information systems programs. Salt Lake Community College is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Salt Lake City.
Women make up 18% of the CIS majors at the school.
CIS majors at Salt Lake Community College take out an average of $13,358 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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Austin Community College District ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools list. Austin Community College District is a very large public school located in the large city of Austin.
Of the 144 students majoring in CIS at Austin Community College District, 78% are male and 22% are female.
After completing their Associate Degree, CIS graduates from Austin Community College District carry an average student debt load of $16,888.
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Community College of Philadelphia came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Community College of Philadelphia is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 15% of the CIS majors at the school.
While working on their Associate Degree, CIS majors at Community College of Philadelphia accumulate an average of around $12,802 in student debt.
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With a ranking of #13, Metropolitan Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer information systems students working on their associate degree. MCC is a large public school located in the city of Omaha.
About 14% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 86% are male.
After completing their Associate Degree, CIS graduates from MCC carry an average student debt load of $15,316.
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With a ranking of #14, Lone Star College System did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer information systems students working on their associate degree. Located in the midsize city of The Woodlands, North Harris Montgomery is a public school with a very large student population.
Women make up 22% of the CIS majors at the school.
While working on their Associate Degree, CIS majors at North Harris Montgomery accumulate an average of around $15,447 in student debt.
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Borough of Manhattan Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer information systems students to get a associate degree. It came in at #15 on the list. Located in the city of New York, BMCC is a public school with a large student population.
Women make up 30% of the CIS majors at the school.
On average, CIS graduates from BMCC take out $12,327 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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Tarrant County College District came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the large city of Fort Worth, Tarrant County College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 19% of the CIS majors at the school.
While working on their Associate Degree, CIS majors at Tarrant County College accumulate an average of around $18,102 in student debt.
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Delaware Technical Community College - Terry did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer information systems students to get a associate degree. It came in at #17 on the list. Located in the city of Dover, Delaware Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 21% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 79% are male.
After completing their Associate Degree, CIS graduates from Delaware Tech carry an average student debt load of $12,420.
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With a ranking of #18, Utah Valley University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer information systems students working on their associate degree. UVU is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Orem.
Women make up 7% of the CIS majors at the school.
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Fayetteville Technical Community College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer information systems programs. FTCC is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Fayetteville.
Of the 83 students majoring in CIS at FTCC, 87% are male and 13% are female.
On average, CIS graduates from FTCC take out $12,893 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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Oklahoma City Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer information systems students to get a associate degree. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in the large city of Oklahoma City, OCCC is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Of the 83 students majoring in CIS at OCCC, 71% are male and 29% are female.
While working on their Associate Degree, CIS majors at OCCC accumulate an average of around $14,239 in student debt.
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With a ranking of #21, University of the People did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer information systems students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Pasadena, University of the People is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 16% of the CIS majors at the school.
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Central Piedmont Community College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools ranking. Central Piedmont Community College is a fairly large public school located in the city of Charlotte.
About 28% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 72% are male.
CIS majors at Central Piedmont Community College take out an average of $12,220 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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Volunteer State Community College landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer information systems programs. Located in the suburb of Gallatin, VSCC is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
About 20% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 80% are male.
The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at VSCC take out while working on their Associate Degree is $17,564.
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Hudson County Community College landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer information systems programs. HCCC is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Jersey City.
Women make up 22% of the CIS majors at the school.
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Southeast Community College Area came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools ranking. Southeast Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Lincoln.
Of the 74 students majoring in CIS at Southeast Community College, 89% are male and 11% are female.
After completing their Associate Degree, CIS graduates from Southeast Community College carry an average student debt load of $22,748.
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Remaining Award Winners
This list represents the remainder of the schools awarded a Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools badge. Showing in this list means the college was ranked in the top 15% of the 654 different United States computer information systems schools we analyzed.
Additional Noteworthy Schools
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools award.
Computer Information Systems by Region
View the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree 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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