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2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in Maryland

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

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree School for You

Computer Information Systems is one of the most popular subjects to study in Maryland. With 2,210 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 8th out of all the majors we track in the state.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

The Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in Maryland ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 13 schools in Maryland to see which associate degree programs were the most popular 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

Montgomery College

Rockville, MD

Our analysis found Montgomery College to be the most popular school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a associate degree in Maryland. Montgomery College is a large public school located in the city of Rockville.

Women make up 30% of the CIS majors at the school.

While working on their Associate Degree, CIS majors at Montgomery College accumulate an average of around $15,285 in student debt.

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Out of the 13 schools in Maryland that were part of this year’s ranking, Community College of Baltimore County landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Baltimore, CCBC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

About 20% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 80% are male.

After completing their Associate Degree, CIS graduates from CCBC carry an average student debt load of $13,549.

Full Computer Information Systems at Community College of Baltimore County Report

#3

Howard Community College

Columbia, MD

Out of the 13 schools in Maryland that were part of this year’s ranking, Howard Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. HCC is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Columbia.

Women make up 26% of the CIS majors at the school.

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Out of the 13 schools in Maryland that were part of this year’s ranking, Anne Arundel Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. AACC is a large public school located in the suburb of Arnold.

Of the 39 students majoring in CIS at AACC, 82% are male and 18% are female.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at AACC take out while working on their Associate Degree is $10,617.

Full Computer Information Systems at Anne Arundel Community College Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend College of Southern Maryland. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in Maryland list. Located in the rural area of La Plata, CSM is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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

On average, CIS graduates from CSM take out $8,393 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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With a ranking of #6, Baltimore City Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer information systems students working on their associate degree. Located in the large city of Baltimore, Baltimore City Community College is a public school with a small student population.

About 24% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 76% are male.

While working on their Associate Degree, CIS majors at Baltimore City Community College accumulate an average of around $13,223 in student debt.

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Prince George’s Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in Maryland ranking. Located in the suburb of Largo, PGCC is a public school with a large student population.

About 19% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 81% are male.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at PGCC take out while working on their Associate Degree is $13,445.

Full Computer Information Systems at Prince George’s Community College Report

Frederick Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer information systems programs. Located in the city of Frederick, Frederick Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Women make up 15% of the CIS majors at the school.

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Harford Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in Maryland ranking. Harford Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Bel Air.

Of the 15 students majoring in CIS at Harford Community College, 80% are male and 20% are female.

Full Computer Information Systems at Harford Community College Report

#10

Hagerstown Community College

Hagerstown, MD

Hagerstown Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in Maryland list. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Hagerstown, HCC is a public college with a small student population.

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Best Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 3,773
New York 5,696
New Jersey 3,112
District of Columbia 137
Delaware 250

One of 10 majors within the area of study, computer information systems has other similar majors worth exploring.

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 13 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).

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