2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in District of Columbia
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, computer and information sciences students earned 1,354 degrees and certificates from a District of Columbia school, making the subject the 5th in the state.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in District of Columbia ranking. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in District of Columbia to see which associate degree programs offered the best value experiences for computer and information sciences students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Best District of Columbia Schools for Affordable Quality for an Associate in Computer & Information Sciences
Our 2023 rankings named Strayer University - Global Region the best value school in District of Columbia for computer and information sciences students working on their associate degree. Located in the large city of Washington, Strayer University - Global Region is a private for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Strayer University - Global Region are $13,515 per year.
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Out of the 3 schools in District of Columbia that were part of this year’s ranking, Strayer University - District of Columbia landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Washington, Strayer University - District of Columbia is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Strayer University - District of Columbia are $13,515 a year.
Strayer University - District of Columbia not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #2 on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in District of Columbia list.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Career Technical Institute is a great value for computer and information sciences students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Washington, Career Technical Institute is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
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Explore all the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 5,444 |
| Pennsylvania | 9,652 |
| New York | 18,431 |
| Maryland | 10,192 |
| Delaware | 808 |
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Majors Related to Computer & Information Sciences
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 3 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).
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More about our data sources and methodologies.