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2023 Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools

131 Colleges
$32,978 Avg Salary
$18,775 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree School for You

Computer Information Systems is the most popular major in the United States with 88,434 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for computer science 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, Computer Science Degree Search has developed this Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools ranking. This report analyzed 131 schools in the United States to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for computer science 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 Systems Associate Degree Schools in the United States

The following schools top our list of the Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Colleges.

Top 15% Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools

Our 2023 rankings named Middlesex Community College the best school in the United States for computer information systems students working on their associate degree. Middlesex Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Bedford.

CIS majors at Middlesex Community College take out an average of $13,332 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Bunker Hill Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools list. 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 Metropolitan Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools list. MCC is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Omaha.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at MCC take out while working on their Associate Degree is $15,316.

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Out of the 131 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Phoenix - Arizona landed the # 4 spot on the list. UOPX - Arizona is a very large private for-profit school located in the large city of Tempe.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at UOPX - Arizona take out while working on their Associate Degree is $23,706. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $109.

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The excellent associate degree programs at NHTI-Concord’s Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer information systems schools in the United States. NHTI is a small public school located in the town of Concord.

CIS majors at NHTI take out an average of $20,221 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Northern Essex Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the suburb of Haverhill, NECC is a public school with a small student population.

While working on their Associate Degree, CIS majors at NECC accumulate an average of around $13,061 in student debt.

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Wake Technical Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the large suburb of Raleigh, Wake Technical Community College is a public school with a very large student population.

After completing their Associate Degree, CIS graduates from Wake Technical Community College carry an average student debtload of $17,860.

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Southeast Community College Area landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree computer information systems programs. Southeast Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Lincoln.

On average, CIS graduates from Southeast Community College take out $22,748 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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With a ranking of #9, Anne Arundel Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer information systems students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of Arnold, AACC is a public school with a large student population.

While working on their Associate Degree, CIS majors at AACC accumulate an average of around $10,617 in student debt.

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Northern Virginia Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the large suburb of Annandale, Northern Virginia Community College is a public school with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Northern Virginia Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $15,399.

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Austin Community College District came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools ranking. Austin Community College District is a very large public school located in the city of Austin.

CIS majors at Austin Community College District take out an average of $16,888 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#12

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City, UT

Salt Lake Community College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools list. Salt Lake Community College is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Salt Lake City.

CIS majors at Salt Lake Community College take out an average of $13,358 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#13

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN

Ivy Tech Community College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

CIS majors at Ivy Tech Community College take out an average of $15,510 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Nashville State Community College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools ranking. Nashville State Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the large city of Nashville.

CIS majors at Nashville State Community College take out an average of $13,285 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Delaware Technical Community College - Terry came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the city of Dover, Delaware Tech is a public school with a large student population.

CIS majors at Delaware Tech take out an average of $12,420 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Central Piedmont Community College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools ranking. Central Piedmont Community College is a fairly large public school located in the city of Charlotte.

On average, CIS graduates from Central Piedmont Community College take out $12,220 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Tarrant County College District landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree computer information systems programs. Located in the city of Fort Worth, Tarrant County College is a public college with a very large student population.

On average, CIS graduates from Tarrant County College take out $18,102 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#18

Oklahoma City Community College

Oklahoma City, OK

Oklahoma City Community College ranked #18 on this year’s Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the city of Oklahoma City, OCCC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

CIS majors at OCCC take out an average of $14,239 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Sinclair Community College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the midsize city of Dayton, Sinclair Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional great schools for Computer Information Systems students that almost earned our Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools award.

Rank College Location
20 Jefferson Community and Technical College Louisville, KY
21 DeVry University - Texas Irving, TX
22 San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia Visalia, CA
23 Central Community College Grand Island, NE
24 Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH
25 DeVry University - Arizona Phoenix, AZ
26 DeVry University - Illinois Chicago, IL

Computer Information Systems by Region

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Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

Computer Information Systems is one of 10 different types of computer science programs to choose from.

CIS Concentrations

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 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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