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2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region

99 Colleges
$32,978 Avg Salary
$18,775 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree School for You

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

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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.

The Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 99 schools in the Far Western US Region 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.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for CIS majors pursuing a associate degree.

#1

University of the People

Pasadena, CA

Our 2023 rankings named University of the People the most popular school in the Far Western US Region for computer information systems students working on their associate degree. Located in the midsize city of Pasadena, University of the People is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 80 students majoring in CIS at University of the People, 84% are male and 16% are female.

Full Computer Information Systems at University of the People Report

#2

Leeward Community College

Pearl City, HI

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Leeward Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Leeward CC is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Pearl City.

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

On average, CIS graduates from Leeward CC take out $9,456 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Out of the 99 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, DeVry University - California landed the # 3 spot on the list. DeVry University - California is a small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Pomona.

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

Full Computer Information Systems at DeVry University - California Report

Out of the 99 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Chemeketa Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the midsize suburb of Salem, Chemeketa Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Women make up 9% of the CIS majors at the school.

While working on their Associate Degree, CIS majors at Chemeketa Community College accumulate an average of around $16,937 in student debt.

Full Computer Information Systems at Chemeketa Community College Report

#5

Mt. San Jacinto College

San Jacinto, CA

The in-demand associate degree programs at Mt. San Jacinto College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer information systems schools in the Far Western US Region . MSJC is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized suburb of San Jacinto.

About 31% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 69% are male.

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#6

Long Beach City College

Long Beach, CA

Long Beach City College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Long Beach City College is a very large public school located in the large city of Long Beach.

About 57% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 43% are male.

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Central Oregon Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the city of Bend, COCC is a public college with a small student population.

Women make up 14% of the CIS majors at the school.

On average, CIS graduates from COCC take out $20,275 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Computer Information Systems at Central Oregon Community College Report

#8

Chaffey College

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Chaffey 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 #8 on the list. Chaffey College is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Rancho Cucamonga.

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

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With a ranking of #9, Kapiolani Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer information systems students working on their associate degree. Kapiolani CC is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Honolulu.

Women make up 16% of the CIS majors at the school.

Full Computer Information Systems at Kapiolani Community College Report

#9

Cosumnes River College

Sacramento, CA

Cosumnes River College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Cosumnes River is a fairly large public school located in the city of Sacramento.

Of the 25 students majoring in CIS at Cosumnes River, 64% are male and 36% are female.

Full Computer Information Systems at Cosumnes River College Report

#11

Victor Valley College

Victorville, CA

Victor Valley 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 #11 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Victorville, Victor Valley College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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

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#12

Cerro Coso Community College

Ridgecrest, CA

Cerro Coso 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 #12 on the list. Located in the rural area of Ridgecrest, Cerro Coso Community College is a public college with a small student population.

Of the 22 students majoring in CIS at Cerro Coso Community College, 68% are male and 32% are female.

Full Computer Information Systems at Cerro Coso Community College Report

#12

Imperial Valley College

Imperial, CA

Imperial Valley 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 #12 on the list. IVC is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Imperial.

About 32% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 68% are male.

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Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Lakewood.

Full Computer Information Systems at Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom Report

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 in the Far Western US Region award.

Rank College Location
15 Chabot College Hayward, CA
16 Platt College - Anaheim Anaheim, CA
16 Diablo Valley College Pleasant Hill, CA
18 Porterville College Porterville, CA
18 San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia Visalia, CA
18 Skyline College San Bruno, CA

Best Computer Information Systems Colleges by State

Explore the best computer information systems colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US region.

State Degrees Awarded
California 3,391
Washington 1,857
Oregon 293
Nevada 111
Hawaii 141

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 28 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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