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2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region

91 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.

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 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 in the Southwest Region ranking. This report analyzed 91 schools in the Southwest 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 following schools top our list of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Colleges.

Our analysis found University of Phoenix - Arizona to be the most popular school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Southwest Region . UOPX - Arizona is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the city of Tempe.

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

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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Out of the 91 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Austin Community College District landed the # 2 spot on the list. Austin Community College District is a very large public school located in the city of Austin.

Women make up 22% of the CIS majors at the school.

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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#3

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, TX

The in-demand associate degree programs at Lone Star College System helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer information systems schools in the Southwest Region . Located in the medium-sized city of The Woodlands, North Harris Montgomery is a public school with a very large student population.

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

While working on their Associate Degree, CIS majors at North Harris Montgomery accumulate an average of around $15,447 in student debt.

Full Computer Information Systems at Lone Star College System Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Tarrant County College District. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the large city of Fort Worth, Tarrant County College is a public school with a very large student population.

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

While working on their Associate Degree, CIS majors at Tarrant County College accumulate an average of around $18,102 in student debt.

Full Computer Information Systems at Tarrant County College District Report

#5

Oklahoma City Community College

Oklahoma City, OK

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Oklahoma City Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the large city of Oklahoma City, OCCC is a public college with a large student population.

Women make up 29% of the CIS majors at the school.

While working on their Associate Degree, CIS majors at OCCC accumulate an average of around $14,239 in student debt.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Oklahoma City Community College

Central New Mexico Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. CNM is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Albuquerque.

Of the 70 students majoring in CIS at CNM, 73% are male and 27% are female.

While working on their Associate Degree, CIS majors at CNM accumulate an average of around $12,914 in student debt.

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Tulsa Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer information systems programs. Tulsa Community College is a large public school located in the large city of Tulsa.

Women make up 29% of the CIS majors at the school.

While working on their Associate Degree, CIS majors at Tulsa Community College accumulate an average of around $18,125 in student debt.

Full Computer Information Systems at Tulsa Community College Report

With a ranking of #8, San Jacinto Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer information systems students working on their associate degree. San Jacinto College is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Pasadena.

Women make up 22% of the CIS majors at the school.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at San Jacinto Community College

Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the distant town of Okmulgee, OSU Institute of Technology is a public school with a small student population.

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

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

With a ranking of #10, Western Technical College 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 El Paso, Western Technical College is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

About 11% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 89% are male.

On average, CIS graduates from Western Technical College take out $22,565 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#11

South Texas College

McAllen, TX

South Texas College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer information systems programs. South Texas College is a very large public school located in the city of McAllen.

Women make up 22% of the CIS majors at the school.

While working on their Associate Degree, CIS majors at South Texas College accumulate an average of around $13,848 in student debt.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at South Texas College

Houston 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 large city of Houston, Houston Community College is a public school with a very large student population.

Women make up 37% of the CIS majors at the school.

On average, CIS graduates from Houston Community College take out $31,206 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Computer Information Systems at Houston Community College Report

With a ranking of #13, Chandler-Gilbert 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 city of Chandler, Chandler-Gilbert Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

About 27% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 73% are male.

Full Computer Information Systems at Chandler-Gilbert Community College 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 Southwest Region award.

Rank College Location
14 Arizona Western College Yuma, AZ
15 Palo Alto College San Antonio, TX
16 Paradise Valley Community College Phoenix, AZ
17 Central Texas College Killeen, TX
18 Cameron University Lawton, OK

Best Computer Information Systems Colleges by State

Explore the best 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

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 26 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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