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2023 Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region

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

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 88,434 degrees and certificates were awarded to computer information systems students, making the major the most popular in the country.

With all the computer science programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best 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 Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking is one of many tools that Computer Science Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 15 schools in the Southwest Region to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for computer science students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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2023 Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region

Check out the CIS associate degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools

Our 2023 rankings named University of Phoenix - Arizona the best school in the Southwest Region for computer information systems students working on their associate degree. UOPX - Arizona is a very large private for-profit school located in the large city of Tempe.

After completing their Associate Degree, CIS graduates from UOPX - Arizona carry an average student debtload of $23,706. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $109.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Austin Community College District. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Austin Community College District is a fairly large public school located in the city of Austin.

On average, CIS graduates from Austin Community College District take out $16,888 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Out of the 15 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Tarrant County College District landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Fort Worth, Tarrant County College is a public college with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Tarrant County College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $18,102.

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#4

Oklahoma City Community College

Oklahoma City, OK

Out of the 15 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Oklahoma City Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Oklahoma City, OCCC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

On average, CIS graduates from OCCC take out $14,239 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend DeVry University - Texas. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. DeVry University - Texas is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Irving.

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With a ranking of #6, DeVry University - Arizona did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer information systems students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Phoenix, DeVry University - Arizona is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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Collin County Community College District ranked #7 on this year’s Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the suburb of McKinney, Collin County Community College District is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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Tulsa Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Tulsa Community College is a large public school located in the large city of Tulsa.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Tulsa Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $18,125.

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#9

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, TX

Lone Star College System ranked #9 on this year’s Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the city of The Woodlands, North Harris Montgomery is a public school with a very large student population.

After completing their Associate Degree, CIS graduates from North Harris Montgomery carry an average student debtload of $15,447.

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#10

Hallmark University

San Antonio, TX

Hallmark University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree computer information systems programs. Hallmark is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of San Antonio.

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Best Computer Information Systems Colleges by State

Explore the best computer information systems schools for a specific state in the Southwest region.

State Degrees Awarded
Texas 6,529
Arizona 2,554
Oklahoma 771
New Mexico 346

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

Majors Similar to CIS

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 15 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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