2023 Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 254,454 computer and information sciences students received a degree or certificate, making the major the #5 most popular in the country.
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 Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 179 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer & Information Sciences program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Check out the computer and information sciences associate degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Great Lakes Region .
Top 25 Most Popular Great Lakes Region Schools for an Associate in Computer & Information Sciences
Our analysis found Ivy Tech Community College to be the most popular school for computer and information sciences students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Great Lakes Region . Ivy Tech Community College is a very large public school located in the large city of Indianapolis.
Women make up 19% of the computer and information sciences majors at the school.
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Out of the 179 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, DeVry University - Illinois landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Chicago, DeVry University - Illinois is a private for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 24% of the computer and information sciences majors at the school.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Purdue University Global is a great place for computer and information sciences students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Purdue University Global is a public school with a very large student population.
About 26% of the students majoring in computer and information sciences at the school are women while 74% are male.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at Columbus State Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer and information sciences schools in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the large city of Columbus, Columbus State is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 16% of the computer and information sciences majors at the school.
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Out of the 179 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, College of DuPage landed the # 5 spot on the list. COD is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Glen Ellyn.
Of the 149 students majoring in computer and information sciences at COD, 79% are male and 21% are female.
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With a ranking of #6, Fox Valley Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer and information sciences students working on their associate degree. FVTC is a large public school located in the suburb of Appleton.
Of the 120 students majoring in computer and information sciences at FVTC, 87% are male and 13% are female.
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Madison Area Technical College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer and information sciences programs. Located in the large city of Madison, Madison College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
About 19% of the students majoring in computer and information sciences at the school are women while 81% are male.
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With a ranking of #8, Sinclair Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer and information sciences students working on their associate degree. Sinclair Community College is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Dayton.
About 11% of the students majoring in computer and information sciences at the school are women while 89% are male.
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Milwaukee Area Technical College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer and information sciences programs. MATC is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Milwaukee.
About 21% of the students majoring in computer and information sciences at the school are women while 79% are male.
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Northeast Wisconsin Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer and information sciences students to get a associate degree. It came in at #10 on the list. NWTC is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Green Bay.
Of the 86 students majoring in computer and information sciences at NWTC, 86% are male and 14% are female.
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Stark State College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer and information sciences programs. Stark State College is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of North Canton.
Women make up 34% of the computer and information sciences majors at the school.
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With a ranking of #12, Cuyahoga Community College District did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer and information sciences students working on their associate degree. Located in the large city of Cleveland, Cuyahoga Community College District is a public college with a fairly large student population.
About 28% of the students majoring in computer and information sciences at the school are women while 72% are male.
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Washtenaw Community College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Washtenaw Community College is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Ann Arbor.
Of the 82 students majoring in computer and information sciences at Washtenaw Community College, 72% are male and 28% are female.
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Chippewa Valley Technical College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer and information sciences programs. Located in the city of Eau Claire, CVTC is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
About 6% of the students majoring in computer and information sciences at the school are women while 94% are male.
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Waukesha County Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer and information sciences students to get a associate degree. It came in at #15 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Pewaukee, WCTC is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
About 17% of the students majoring in computer and information sciences at the school are women while 83% are male.
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Gateway Technical College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Gateway Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Kenosha.
Of the 72 students majoring in computer and information sciences at Gateway Technical College, 82% are male and 18% are female.
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Macomb Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer and information sciences students to get a associate degree. It came in at #17 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Warren, Macomb Community College is a public college with a large student population.
Of the 70 students majoring in computer and information sciences at Macomb Community College, 84% are male and 16% are female.
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Eastern Gateway Community College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer and information sciences programs. Located in the city of Steubenville, Eastern Gateway Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 24% of the computer and information sciences majors at the school.
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With a ranking of #18, Oakland Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer and information sciences students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of Bloomfield Hills, Oakland Community College is a public college with a large student population.
About 28% of the students majoring in computer and information sciences at the school are women while 72% are male.
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Joliet Junior College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer and information sciences programs. Joliet Junior College is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Joliet.
Women make up 11% of the computer and information sciences majors at the school.
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Moraine Park Technical College ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Moraine Park Technical College is a small public school located in the city of Fond du Lac.
About 22% of the students majoring in computer and information sciences at the school are women while 78% are male.
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Vincennes University ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the remote town of Vincennes, Vincennes University is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 17% of the computer and information sciences majors at the school.
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Henry Ford College landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer and information sciences programs. Henry Ford College is a large public school located in the city of Dearborn.
Women make up 15% of the computer and information sciences majors at the school.
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Clark State Community College ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the city of Springfield, Clark State Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Of the 51 students majoring in computer and information sciences at Clark State Community College, 78% are male and 22% are female.
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Grand Rapids Community College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the midsize city of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 20% of the computer and information sciences majors at the school.
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Honorable Mentions
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 Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | Lansing Community College | Lansing, MI |
| 27 | Lorain County Community College | Elyria, OH |
| 29 | Southwestern Illinois College | Belleville, IL |
| 29 | Northcentral Technical College | Wausau, WI |
| 31 | Schoolcraft College | Livonia, MI |
| 32 | Lakeshore Technical College | Cleveland, WI |
| 33 | University of Cincinnati - Blue Ash College | Blue Ash, OH |
| 34 | Central Ohio Technical College | Newark, OH |
| 35 | Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global | Marion, IN |
Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges by State
Explore the best computer and information sciences colleges for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 4,714 |
| Michigan | 5,071 |
| Ohio | 4,257 |
| Illinois | 8,392 |
| Wisconsin | 3,101 |
Computer & Information Sciences Related Majors
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.
- 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 Almonroth.
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