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2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Basic Certificate Schools in Arizona

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Finding the Best Computer Information Systems Basic Certificate School for You

Computer Information Systems is the most popular major in Arizona with 2,554 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021.

Today's computer science students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Computer Science Degree Search has created its Most Popular Computer Information Systems Basic Certificate Schools in Arizona ranking. Our analysis looked at 11 schools in Arizona to see which basic certificate programs were the most popular for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Information Systems program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Basic Certificate Colleges.

Our analysis found GateWay Community College to be the most popular school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a basic certificate in Arizona. GateWay Community College is a small public school located in the large city of Phoenix.

About 22% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 78% are male.

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The in-demand basic certificate programs at Glendale Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer information systems schools in Arizona. Located in the suburb of Glendale, Glendale Community College is a public college with a large student population.

Women make up 20% of the CIS majors at the school.

Full Computer Information Systems at Glendale Community College Report

#3

Phoenix College

Phoenix, AZ

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Phoenix College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Basic Certificate Schools in Arizona list. Phoenix College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Phoenix.

Of the 7 students majoring in CIS at Phoenix College, 57% are male and 43% are female.

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The in-demand basic certificate programs at University of Phoenix - Arizona helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer information systems schools in Arizona. Located in the city of Tempe, UOPX - Arizona is a private for-profit college with a very large student population.

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The in-demand basic certificate programs at South Mountain Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer information systems schools in Arizona. Located in the large city of Phoenix, South Mountain Community College is a public school with a small student population.

About 33% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 67% are male.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Paradise Valley Community College is a great place for computer information systems students working on their basic certificate. Paradise Valley Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the large city of Phoenix.

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Arizona State University - Tempe landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate computer information systems programs. ASU - Tempe is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Tempe.

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#8

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ

University of Arizona landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate computer information systems programs. Located in the city of Tucson, University of Arizona is a public school with a very large student population.

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With a ranking of #8, Estrella Mountain Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer information systems students working on their basic certificate. Estrella Mountain Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Avondale.

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Chandler-Gilbert Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer information systems students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #8 on the list. Chandler-Gilbert Community College is a large public school located in the large city of Chandler.

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Best Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Texas 6,529
Oklahoma 771
New Mexico 346

One of 10 majors within the computer science area of study, computer information systems has other similar majors worth exploring.

CIS Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
General Computer & Information Sciences 51,681
Information Technology 31,531
Informatics 2,726
Other Computer & Information Sciences 1,887
Artificial Intelligence 518
Human-Centered Technology Design 91

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 11 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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