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2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

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

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor's 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. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 177 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which bachelor's 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.

Check out the CIS bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Middle Atlantic Region .

Our 2023 rankings named Rutgers University - New Brunswick the most popular school in the Middle Atlantic Region for computer information systems students working on their bachelor’s degree. Rutgers New Brunswick is a very large public school located in the small city of New Brunswick.

Of the 651 students majoring in CIS at Rutgers New Brunswick, 81% are male and 19% are female.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Rutgers New Brunswick take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $21,062. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $259, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Maryland Global Campus is a great place for computer information systems students working on their bachelor’s degree. UMGC is a very large public school located in the suburb of Adelphi.

Women make up 25% of the CIS majors at the school.

CIS majors at UMGC take out an average of $25,190 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#3

New York University

New York, NY

Out of the 177 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, New York University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, CIS majors at NYU accumulate an average of around $19,679 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $618.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means New Jersey Institute of Technology is a great place for computer information systems students working on their bachelor’s degree. NJIT is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Newark.

Of the 405 students majoring in CIS at NJIT, 83% are male and 17% are female.

CIS majors at NJIT take out an average of $22,191 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $174, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#5

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA

Out of the 177 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Temple University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Temple is a fairly large public school located in the city of Philadelphia.

Of the 335 students majoring in CIS at Temple, 77% are male and 23% are female.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Temple take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $26,067. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $245.

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#6

Towson University

Towson, MD

Towson University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Towson is a very large public school located in the small city of Towson.

Of the 218 students majoring in CIS at Towson, 74% are male and 26% are female.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, CIS graduates from Towson carry an average student debt load of $20,331. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $292.

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#7

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY

Cornell University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the small city of Ithaca, Cornell is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

Of the 193 students majoring in CIS at Cornell, 46% are male and 54% are female.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, CIS graduates from Cornell carry an average student debt load of $14,158.

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#8

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD

With a ranking of #8, Johns Hopkins University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer information systems students working on their bachelor’s degree. Johns Hopkins is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baltimore.

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

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#8

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA

University of Pennsylvania landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer information systems programs. Located in the city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

Of the 156 students majoring in CIS at UPenn, 71% are male and 29% are female.

On average, CIS graduates from UPenn take out $17,791 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#10

Rowan University

Glassboro, NJ

Rowan University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Rowan is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Glassboro.

About 7% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 93% are male.

On average, CIS graduates from Rowan take out $24,720 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $231.

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#11

Brooklyn College

Brooklyn, NY

Brooklyn College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Brooklyn College is a large public school located in the city of Brooklyn.

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

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Brooklyn College take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $16,005.

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#12

University at Albany

Albany, NY

University at Albany ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the city of Albany, UAlbany is a public college with a large student population.

About 17% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 83% are male.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, CIS graduates from UAlbany carry an average student debt load of $22,346. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $196.

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#13

Montclair State University

Montclair, NJ

With a ranking of #13, Montclair State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer information systems students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Montclair, Montclair State is a public school with a fairly large student population.

About 16% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 84% are male.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, CIS majors at Montclair State accumulate an average of around $23,617 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $182, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#14

New York Institute of Technology

Old Westbury, NY

New York Institute of Technology landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer information systems programs. Located in the large suburb of Old Westbury, NYIT is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

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

Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $568.

Full Computer Information Systems at New York Institute of Technology Report

West Chester University of Pennsylvania did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer information systems students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #15 on the list. WCUPA is a large public school located in the suburb of West Chester.

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

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#16

Fordham University

Bronx, NY

Fordham University landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer information systems programs. Located in the large city of Bronx, Fordham U is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 34% of the CIS majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Fordham U take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $21,515. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $475.

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#17

University of Delaware

Newark, DE

University of Delaware did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer information systems students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #17 on the list. Located in the suburb of Newark, UD is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 104 students majoring in CIS at UD, 82% are male and 18% are female.

On average, CIS graduates from UD take out $22,454 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $258.

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With a ranking of #18, William Paterson University of New Jersey did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer information systems students working on their bachelor’s degree. William Paterson University is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Wayne.

Of the 87 students majoring in CIS at William Paterson University, 90% are male and 10% are female.

On average, CIS graduates from William Paterson University take out $26,461 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#19

Monroe College

Bronx, NY

Monroe College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer information systems programs. Located in the city of Bronx, Monroe College is a private for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

About 29% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 71% are male.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Monroe College take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $30,336.

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#20

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY

With a ranking of #20, Syracuse University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer information systems students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the midsize city of Syracuse, Syracuse is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

About 25% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 75% are male.

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Rutgers University - Newark ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Rutgers Newark is a large public school located in the city of Newark.

About 25% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 75% are male.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, CIS majors at Rutgers Newark accumulate an average of around $21,062 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $259, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Computer Information Systems at Rutgers University - Newark Report

Rochester Institute of Technology ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large suburb of Rochester, RIT is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

Of the 73 students majoring in CIS at RIT, 82% are male and 18% are female.

Full Computer Information Systems at Rochester Institute of Technology Report

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the fringe town of Kutztown, Kutztown University is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Women make up 10% of the CIS majors at the school.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, CIS graduates from Kutztown University carry an average student debt load of $28,094.

Full Computer Information Systems at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Report

St John’s University - New York ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. STJ is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Queens.

Of the 71 students majoring in CIS at STJ, 73% are male and 27% are female.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, CIS graduates from STJ carry an average student debt load of $23,230. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $597.

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#25

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA

Carnegie Mellon University ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Carnegie Mellon is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh.

Of the 66 students majoring in CIS at Carnegie Mellon, 29% are male and 71% are female.

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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 Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region award.

Rank College Location
27 Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA
27 Swarthmore College Swarthmore, PA
29 Kean University Union, NJ
29 New Jersey City University Jersey City, NJ
31 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock, PA
31 California University of Pennsylvania California, PA
33 SUNY New Paltz New Paltz, NY
33 Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus Indiana, PA
35 Morgan State University Baltimore, MD

Best Computer Information Systems Colleges by State

Explore the best computer information systems schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 3,773
New York 5,696
Maryland 2,210
New Jersey 3,112
District of Columbia 137
Delaware 250

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 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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