2023 Most Popular Information Science Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region
Finding the Best Information Science Associate Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, information science was ranked #57 in the country. In fact 18,325 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
The Most Popular Information Science Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in the Southwest Region to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Information Science program at each school on the list.
Featured IS Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BS in Computer Information Systems
Use technology to drive crucial business strategies with the online BS in Computer Information Systems program at Southern New Hampshire University.
2023 Most Popular Information Science Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region
Check out the IS associate degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Southwest Region .
Most Popular Southwest Region Schools for an Associate in Information Science
Our analysis found North Central Texas College to be the most popular school for information science students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Southwest Region . NCTC is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Gainesville.
About 22% of the students majoring in IS at the school are women while 78% are male.
On average, IS graduates from NCTC take out $20,539 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at Eastern Arizona College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular information science schools in the Southwest Region . Located in the remote town of Thatcher, Eastern Arizona College is a public college with a small student population.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at Cochise County Community College District helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular information science schools in the Southwest Region . Cochise College is a small public school located in the small city of Sierra Vista.
About 33% of the students majoring in IS at the school are women while 67% are male.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Panola College is a great place for information science students working on their associate degree. Located in the distant town of Carthage, Panola College is a public school with a small student population.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at University of Advancing Technology helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular information science schools in the Southwest Region . University of Advancing Technology is a small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Tempe.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Palo Alto College is a great place for information science students working on their associate degree. Palo Alto College is a fairly large public school located in the city of San Antonio.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Texas | 1,787 |
| Arizona | 24 |
| Oklahoma | 31 |
| New Mexico | 2 |
Other Related IS Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BS in Computer Information Systems
Use technology to drive crucial business strategies with the online BS in Computer Information Systems program at Southern New Hampshire University.
AS in Information Technologies
Gain the specialized knowledge and critical-thinking skills required to begin a career in tech with this online associate degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
BA in Information Technologies
Gain a well-rounded education while preparing for a career in IT with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Majors Related to IS
Information Science is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.
Majors Similar to IS
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 88,434 |
| Computer Science | 59,565 |
| Information Technology | 40,555 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 14,700 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 14,336 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 6 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to The Opte Project.
More about our data sources and methodologies.