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Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Tennessee

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2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Tennessee

37 Colleges
$44,849 Avg Salary
$22,136 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems School for You

With 754 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, computer information systems is the #21 most popular major in Tennessee.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Tennessee ranking. Our analysis looked at 37 schools in Tennessee 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.

Check out the CIS programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Tennessee.

Our analysis found Pellissippi State Community College to be the most popular school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a degree in Tennessee. Located in the suburb of Knoxville, Pellissippi State Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Pellissippi State Community College take out is $8,250.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Pellissippi State Community College

Out of the 37 schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, East Tennessee State University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Johnson City, ETSU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

On average, CIS graduates from ETSU take out $25,523 in student loans while working on their degree.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Volunteer State Community College is a great place for computer information systems students. VSCC is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Gallatin.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at VSCC take out is $11,820.

Full Computer Information Systems at Volunteer State Community College Report

#4

University of Memphis

Memphis, TN

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Memphis. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the large city of Memphis, UofM is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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Out of the 37 schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, Nashville State Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Nashville, Nashville State Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

CIS majors at Nashville State Community College take out an average of $9,500 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Computer Information Systems at Nashville State Community College Report

Northeast State Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Tennessee list. Northeast State Technical Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Blountville.

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Middle Tennessee State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Tennessee ranking. Middle Tennessee State University is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Murfreesboro.

Full Computer Information Systems at Middle Tennessee State University Report

With a ranking of #8, Jackson State Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer information systems students. Located in the small city of Jackson, JSCC is a public college with a small student population.

Full Computer Information Systems at Jackson State Community College Report

#9

Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, TN

With a ranking of #9, Austin Peay State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer information systems students. Austin Peay State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Clarksville.

CIS majors at Austin Peay State University take out an average of $27,500 in student loans while working on their egree.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Austin Peay State University

Cleveland State Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #10 on the list. Cleveland State Community College is a small public school located in the city of Cleveland.

Full Computer Information Systems at Cleveland State Community College Report

Best Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 4,742
Virginia 3,727
North Carolina 1,634
Florida 5,133
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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