2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Undergraduate Certificate Schools
Finding the Best Computer Information Systems Undergraduate Certificate School for You
Computer Information Systems is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 9th of all the majors we analyze. In 2020-2021, 88,434 degrees and certificates were awarded to students with this major.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Undergraduate Certificate Schools to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 242 schools in the United States to see which undergraduate certificate 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.
2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the United States
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Undergraduate Certificate Colleges.
Top 25 Most Popular Schools for an Award Taking 1 to 4 Years in Computer Information Systems
Our 2023 rankings named Ivy Tech Community College the most popular school in the United States for computer information systems students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
About 21% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 79% are male.
The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Ivy Tech Community College take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $14,564.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Lone Star College System is a great place for computer information systems students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the medium-sized city of The Woodlands, North Harris Montgomery is a public school with a very large student population.
About 29% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 71% are male.
CIS majors at North Harris Montgomery take out an average of $14,029 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend San Jacinto Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Undergraduate Certificate Schools list. San Jacinto College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Pasadena.
Of the 77 students majoring in CIS at San Jacinto College, 81% are male and 19% are female.
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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 Undergraduate Certificate Schools list. Located in the city of Fort Worth, Tarrant County College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Of the 65 students majoring in CIS at Tarrant County College, 75% are male and 25% are female.
CIS majors at Tarrant County College take out an average of $19,488 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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Out of the 242 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Leeward Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Leeward CC is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Pearl City.
Women make up 22% of the CIS majors at the school.
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With a ranking of #6, University of Nebraska at Omaha did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer information systems students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large city of Omaha, UNOMAHA is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 63 students majoring in CIS at UNOMAHA, 75% are male and 25% are female.
CIS majors at UNOMAHA take out an average of $24,185 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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With a ranking of #7, Unitek College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer information systems students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large suburb of Fremont, Unitek College is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Women make up 17% of the CIS majors at the school.
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Durham Technical Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Undergraduate Certificate Schools list. Durham Technical Community College is a small public school located in the city of Durham.
About 29% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 71% are male.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, CIS graduates from Durham Technical Community College carry an average student debt load of $19,874.
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Rowan-Cabarrus Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Undergraduate Certificate Schools list. Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize suburb of Salisbury.
Women make up 15% of the CIS majors at the school.
On average, CIS graduates from Rowan-Cabarrus Community College take out $14,087 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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With a ranking of #10, Central Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer information systems students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the small city of Grand Island, Central Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Of the 28 students majoring in CIS at Central Community College, 86% are male and 14% are female.
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Boston University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer information systems students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the large city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
About 61% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 39% are male.
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Jefferson State Community College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate computer information systems programs. Jeff State is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Birmingham.
About 26% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 74% are male.
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San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate computer information systems programs. San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia is a small private for-profit school located in the rural area of Visalia.
Women make up 23% of the CIS majors at the school.
On average, CIS graduates from San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia take out $15,856 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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Bridgerland Technical College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate computer information systems programs. Bridgerland ATC is a small public school located in the small city of Logan.
About 13% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 87% are male.
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Johnston Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer information systems students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #15 on the list. Johnston Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Smithfield.
Of the 21 students majoring in CIS at Johnston Community College, 76% are male and 24% are female.
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Dixie Technical College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate computer information systems programs. Dixie Tech is a fairly small public school located in the city of Saint George.
Of the 20 students majoring in CIS at Dixie Tech, 90% are male and 10% are female.
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Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate computer information systems programs. Southern is a small public school located in the distant town of Mount Gay.
Of the 19 students majoring in CIS at Southern, 84% are male and 16% are female.
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Collin County Community College District came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Undergraduate Certificate Schools ranking. Located in the midsize suburb of McKinney, Collin County Community College District is a public school with a very large student population.
Of the 19 students majoring in CIS at Collin County Community College District, 58% are male and 42% are female.
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Kapiolani Community College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Undergraduate Certificate Schools ranking. Kapiolani CC is a medium-sized public school located in the large city of Honolulu.
Of the 19 students majoring in CIS at Kapiolani CC, 74% are male and 26% are female.
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South Texas College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer information systems students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #20 on the list. South Texas College is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of McAllen.
Of the 17 students majoring in CIS at South Texas College, 71% are male and 29% are female.
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With a ranking of #20, Mitchell Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer information systems students working on their undergraduate certificate. Mitchell Community College is a small public school located in the large suburb of Statesville.
Of the 17 students majoring in CIS at Mitchell Community College, 88% are male and 12% are female.
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University of Arkansas Community College - Morrilton landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate computer information systems programs. Located in the town of Morrilton, UACCM is a public school with a small student population.
Of the 16 students majoring in CIS at UACCM, 75% are male and 25% are female.
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University of Maryland Global Campus ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Undergraduate Certificate Schools list. UMGC is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Adelphi.
About 33% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 67% are male.
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Cerro Coso Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer information systems students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #24 on the list. Located in the rural area of Ridgecrest, Cerro Coso Community College is a public school with a small student population.
Of the 14 students majoring in CIS at Cerro Coso Community College, 71% are male and 29% are female.
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Wayne Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer information systems students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #24 on the list. Located in the small city of Goldsboro, Wayne Community College is a public college with a small student population.
Of the 14 students majoring in CIS at Wayne Community College, 79% are male and 21% 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 Undergraduate Certificate Schools award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | Wilkes Community College | Wilkesboro, NC |
| 40 | Lakeland Community College | Kirtland, OH |
| 40 | Chaffey College | Rancho Cucamonga, CA |
| 40 | West Virginia Northern Community College | Wheeling, WV |
| 40 | Inter American University of Puerto Rico - San German | San German, PR |
| 40 | Shepherds College | Union Grove, WI |
| 40 | Merritt College | Oakland, CA |
| 47 | Blue Ridge Community and Technical College | Martinsburg, WV |
| 47 | Catawba Valley Community College | Hickory, NC |
| 47 | Craven Community College | New Bern, NC |
| 47 | Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Livingston | Livingston, TN |
| 47 | University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College | North Little Rock, AR |
| 47 | Arkansas Tech University | Russellville, AR |
| 47 | Glendale Community College | Glendale, CA |
| 47 | College of the Sequoias | Visalia, CA |
| 47 | Cape Fear Community College | Wilmington, NC |
| 47 | Lenoir Community College | Kinston, NC |
| 47 | University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana | Hope, AR |
Computer Information Systems by Region
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Majors Related to CIS
Computer Information Systems is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.
Majors Similar to CIS
| 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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