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2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in the Southeast Region

449 Colleges
$48,839 Avg Salary
$25,232 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems School for You

With 88,434 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, computer information systems is the #9 most popular major in the United States.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 449 schools in the Southeast Region to see which 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 .

Our analysis found Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus to be the most popular school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a degree in the Southeast Region . Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia Tech is a public college with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, CIS graduates from Georgia Tech carry an average student debt load of $23,750. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $538.

Full Computer Information Systems at Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus Report

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Wake Technical Community College is a great place for computer information systems students. Wake Technical Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Raleigh.

While working on their degree, CIS majors at Wake Technical Community College accumulate an average of around $17,336 in student debt.

Full Computer Information Systems at Wake Technical Community College Report

#3

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means George Mason University is a great place for computer information systems students. Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at GMU take out is $22,295. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $218.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Central Florida. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public college with a very large student population.

On average, CIS graduates from UCF take out $24,238 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full Computer Information Systems at University of Central Florida Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Jefferson Community and Technical College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in the Southeast Region list. Jefferson Community and Technical College is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Louisville.

While working on their degree, CIS majors at Jefferson Community and Technical College accumulate an average of around $15,155 in student debt.

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Florida International University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the suburb of Miami, FIU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

On average, CIS graduates from FIU take out $20,250 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#7

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

University of Florida came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. UF is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Gainesville.

On average, CIS graduates from UF take out $18,957 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $214, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Computer Information Systems at University of Florida Report

#8

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale, FL

With a ranking of #8, Broward College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer information systems students. BC is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Fort Lauderdale.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at BC take out is $13,232.

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Northern Virginia Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer information systems programs. Northern Virginia Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Annandale.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Northern Virginia Community College take out is $12,000.

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Bluegrass Community and Technical College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Bluegrass Community and Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the large city of Lexington.

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#11

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, KY

University of the Cumberlands did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #11 on the list. Cumberlands is a large private not-for-profit school located in the remote town of Williamsburg.

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#12

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL

Florida State University ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Florida State take out is $21,500. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $183.

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#13

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

With a ranking of #13, Virginia Tech did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer information systems students. Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a very large student population.

On average, CIS graduates from Virginia Tech take out $22,500 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $345.

Full Computer Information Systems at Virginia Tech Report

#14

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA

Kennesaw State University landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer information systems programs. KSU Georgia is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Kennesaw.

CIS majors at KSU Georgia take out an average of $29,718 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Computer Information Systems at Kennesaw State University Report

With a ranking of #15, Durham Technical Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer information systems students. Located in the large city of Durham, Durham Technical Community College is a public school with a small student population.

After completing their degree, CIS graduates from Durham Technical Community College carry an average student debt load of $11,583.

Full Computer Information Systems at Durham Technical Community College Report

#16

Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA

With a ranking of #16, Georgia State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer information systems students. Georgia State is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Atlanta.

After completing their degree, CIS graduates from Georgia State carry an average student debt load of $26,750. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $120.

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Gateway Community and Technical College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Gateway is a small public school located in the suburb of Florence.

CIS majors at Gateway take out an average of $16,970 in student loans while working on their egree.

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With a ranking of #18, University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer information systems students. USF Tampa is a fairly large public school located in the city of Tampa.

On average, CIS graduates from USF Tampa take out $23,757 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $141.

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Fayetteville Technical Community College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer information systems programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Fayetteville, FTCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

After completing their degree, CIS graduates from FTCC carry an average student debt load of $12,834.

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Elizabethtown Community and Technical College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of Elizabethtown, Elizabethtown Community and Technical College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

CIS majors at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College take out an average of $14,444 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#21

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, VA

University of Virginia - Main Campus landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer information systems programs. Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public college with a fairly large student population.

CIS majors at University of Virginia take out an average of $19,160 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $490, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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With a ranking of #22, Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer information systems students. Located in the city of Bowling Green, SKYCTC is a public college with a small student population.

CIS majors at SKYCTC take out an average of $8,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Rowan-Cabarrus Community College ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the midsize suburb of Salisbury, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

After completing their degree, CIS graduates from Rowan-Cabarrus Community College carry an average student debt load of $7,500.

Full Computer Information Systems at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Report

#24

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL

With a ranking of #24, Florida Atlantic University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer information systems students. FAU is a very large public school located in the small city of Boca Raton.

On average, CIS graduates from FAU take out $18,595 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Guilford Technical Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #25 on the list. Guilford Technical Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Jamestown.

While working on their degree, CIS majors at Guilford Technical Community College accumulate an average of around $17,335 in student debt.

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#26

Miami Dade College

Miami, FL
#28

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA
#29

Clemson University

Clemson, SC
#31

Wayne Community College

Goldsboro, NC
#33

Johnston Community College

Smithfield, NC
#37

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, FL
#38

Somerset Community College

Somerset, KY
#40

Valencia College

Orlando, FL
#43

Georgia Gwinnett College

Lawrenceville, GA
#44

Madisonville Community College

Madisonville, KY
#46

University of Louisville

Louisville, KY
#47

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA
#48

Troy University

Troy, AL
#49

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

Additional Award Winners

This section represents the remainder of the colleges awarded a Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in the Southeast Region badge. Showing in this list means the school was ranked in the top 15% of the 449 different Southeast computer information systems schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
50 University of Alabama in Huntsville Huntsville, AL
50 Florida State College at Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL
53 University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL
54 Auburn University Auburn, AL
54 The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL
56 Hazard Community and Technical College Hazard, KY
56 Maysville Community and Technical College Maysville, KY
58 Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY
59 Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA
60 James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA
61 Big Sandy Community and Technical College Prestonsburg, KY
62 Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL
62 Marymount University Arlington, VA
64 Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS
64 Pitt Community College Winterville, NC
66 St Petersburg College Clearwater, FL
67 Indian River State College Fort Pierce, FL

Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional popular schools for Computer Information Systems students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
68 Strayer University - Virginia Arlington, VA
69 Davidson County Community College Thomasville, NC
70 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Magnolia, AR
71 The University of West Florida Pensacola, FL
72 Arkansas Tech University Russellville, AR
73 Columbus State University Columbus, GA
74 University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL
75 Cape Fear Community College Wilmington, NC
76 Pellissippi State Community College Knoxville, TN
77 Craven Community College New Bern, NC
78 University of Mississippi University, MS
78 East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN
78 Alamance Community College Graham, NC
81 Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA
82 Jefferson State Community College Birmingham, AL
83 Catawba Valley Community College Hickory, NC
84 College of Central Florida Ocala, FL
85 Volunteer State Community College Gallatin, TN
86 Auburn University at Montgomery Montgomery, AL
87 North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro, NC
88 University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR
89 Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute Hudson, NC

Best Computer Information Systems Colleges by State

Explore the best computer information systems colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 4,742
Virginia 3,727
North Carolina 1,634
Florida 5,133
Tennessee 754
Kentucky 1,480
South Carolina 769
Louisiana 135
Arkansas 570
Alabama 1,330
Mississippi 333
West Virginia 403

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 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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