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2023 Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

21 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 15,322 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Computer Science Degree Search has created its Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 21 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which associate degree programs offered the best educational experiences 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 Middle Atlantic Region

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

Top 10 Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools

Our 2023 rankings named Anne Arundel Community College the best school in the Middle Atlantic Region for computer information systems students working on their associate degree. Located in the large suburb of Arnold, AACC is a public school with a fairly 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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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Delaware Technical Community College - Terry is a great place for computer information systems students working on their associate degree. 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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The excellent associate degree programs at Rochester Institute of Technology helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer information systems schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the suburb of Rochester, RIT is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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The excellent associate degree programs at Community College of Philadelphia helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer information systems schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Community College of Philadelphia is a public college with a fairly large student population.

CIS majors at Community College of Philadelphia take out an average of $12,802 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Baltimore City Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Baltimore City Community College is a small public school located in the large city of Baltimore.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Baltimore City Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $13,223.

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Brookdale Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the rural area of Lincroft, Brookdale Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Brookdale Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $10,976.

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#7

Erie Community College

Buffalo, NY

With a ranking of #7, Erie Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer information systems students working on their associate degree. Erie Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Buffalo.

After completing their Associate Degree, CIS graduates from Erie Community College carry an average student debtload of $16,575.

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With a ranking of #8, Community College of Baltimore County did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer information systems students working on their associate degree. CCBC is a large public school located in the suburb of Baltimore.

CIS majors at CCBC take out an average of $13,549 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#9

Wilmington University

New Castle, DE

With a ranking of #9, Wilmington University did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer information systems students working on their associate degree. Wilmington University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of New Castle.

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#10

Monroe Community College

Rochester, NY

With a ranking of #10, Monroe Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer information systems students working on their associate degree. Located in the large suburb of Rochester, Monroe Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

On average, CIS graduates from Monroe Community College take out $12,549 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Best Computer Information Systems Colleges by State

Explore the best computer information systems colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.

State Degrees Awarded
Maryland 2,210
Pennsylvania 3,773
New York 5,696
New Jersey 3,112
District of Columbia 137
Delaware 250

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 21 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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