2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools
Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 254,454 computer and information sciences students received their degrees and certificates, making the major the #5 most popular in the country.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools ranking. This report analyzed 334 schools in the United States to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the United States
The following schools top our list of the Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Colleges.
Top 25 Top Schools for an Associate in Computer & Information Sciences
Our analysis found Middlesex Community College to be the best school for computer and information sciences students who want to pursue a associate degree in the United States. Middlesex Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Bedford.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Bunker Hill Community College is a great place for computer and information sciences students working on their associate degree. Located in the large city of Boston, BHCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend American Public University System. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools list. American Military University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the fringe town of Charles Town.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Grantham University is a great place for computer and information sciences students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Lenexa, Grantham University is a private for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Fox Valley Technical College is a great place for computer and information sciences students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of Appleton, FVTC is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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With a ranking of #6, Madison Area Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer and information sciences students working on their associate degree. Madison College is a large public school located in the large city of Madison.
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Indian Hills Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the remote town of Ottumwa, IHCC is a public college with a small student population.
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Metropolitan Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools list. MCC is a large public school located in the large city of Omaha.
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Lake Area Technical Institute did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer and information sciences students to get a associate degree. It came in at #9 on the list. LATI is a small public school located in the remote town of Watertown.
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With a ranking of #10, Alexandria Technical & Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer and information sciences students working on their associate degree. Located in the remote town of Alexandria, ATCC is a public college with a small student population.
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With a ranking of #11, Chippewa Valley Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer and information sciences students working on their associate degree. CVTC is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Eau Claire.
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Bellevue College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the midsize city of Bellevue, BC is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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With a ranking of #13, Anne Arundel Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer and information sciences students working on their associate degree. Located in the large suburb of Arnold, AACC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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With a ranking of #14, Herzing University - Akron did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer and information sciences students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of Akron, Herzing Akron is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
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Herzing University - Brookfield came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the large suburb of Brookfield, Herzing University - Brookfield is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
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With a ranking of #16, University of Phoenix - Arizona did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer and information sciences students working on their associate degree. UOPX - Arizona is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the city of Tempe.
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NHTI-Concord’s Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer and information sciences students to get a associate degree. It came in at #17 on the list. NHTI is a small public school located in the fringe town of Concord.
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Dunwoody College of Technology landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree computer and information sciences programs. Dunwoody College of Technology is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Minneapolis.
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With a ranking of #19, Herzing University - Birmingham did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer and information sciences students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of Birmingham, Herzing University - Birmingham is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
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Herzing University - Kenner landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree computer and information sciences programs. Located in the midsize city of Kenner, Herzing University - Kenner is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
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Sinclair Community College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Dayton, Sinclair Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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MyComputerCareer - Westerville landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree computer and information sciences programs. MyComputerCareer - Westerville is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Westerville.
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Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree computer and information sciences programs. Located in the rural area of Shell Lake, WITC is a public college with a small student population.
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With a ranking of #24, Northern Essex Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer and information sciences students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of Haverhill, NECC is a public school with a small student population.
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With a ranking of #25, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer and information sciences students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Cincinnati, Cincinnati State is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
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Additional Noteworthy Schools
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Red Rocks Community College | Lakewood, CO |
| 52 | Tarrant County College District | Fort Worth, TX |
| 53 | DeVry University - Tennessee | Nashville, TN |
| 54 | Neumont College of Computer Science | Salt Lake City, UT |
| 55 | DeVry University - Ohio | Columbus, OH |
| 56 | Strayer University - Virginia | Arlington, VA |
| 57 | Strayer University - Maryland | Suitland, MD |
| 58 | Strayer University - Global Region | Washington, DC |
| 59 | Moraine Park Technical College | Fond du Lac, WI |
| 60 | DeVry College of New York | New York, NY |
| 61 | Asher College | Sacramento, CA |
| 62 | Jefferson Community and Technical College | Louisville, KY |
| 63 | DeVry University - Texas | Irving, TX |
| 64 | San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia | Visalia, CA |
| 65 | North Hennepin Community College | Brooklyn Park, MN |
| 66 | Strayer University - South Carolina | Greenville, SC |
Computer & Information Sciences by Region
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Computer & Information Sciences Related Rankings by Major
Computer & Information Sciences Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 88,434 |
| Computer Science | 59,565 |
| Information Technology | 40,555 |
| Information Science | 18,325 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 14,700 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 14,336 |
| Computer Programming | 11,939 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | 2,338 |
| Data Processing | 1,955 |
| Other Computer & Information Sciences | 1,755 |
| Data Entry | 552 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 198,468 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 177,778 |
| Engineering Technologies | 85,188 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 52,396 |
| Physical Sciences | 50,306 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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).
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