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2023 Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Kentucky

13 Colleges
$44,509 Avg Salary
$20,527 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems School for You

Computer Information Systems is one of the most popular subjects to study in Kentucky. With 1,480 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 2nd out of all the majors we track in the state.

It's not easy to decide which computer science program to enroll in when you have so many options available. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Kentucky ranking is one of many tools that Computer Science Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 13 schools in Kentucky to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for computer science students.

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2023 Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Kentucky

The colleges and universities below are the best for CIS majors pursuing a .

Top 10 Best Computer Information Systems Schools

Our 2023 rankings named Jefferson Community and Technical College the best school in Kentucky for computer information systems students. Jefferson Community and Technical College is a fairly large public school located in the city of Louisville.

On average, CIS graduates from Jefferson Community and Technical College take out $15,155 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#2

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Kentucky. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Kentucky list. Located in the city of Lexington, UK is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at UK take out is $24,955. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $189.

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#3

Bellarmine University

Louisville, KY

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Bellarmine University is a great place for computer information systems students. Bellarmine U is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Louisville.

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The excellent programs at Somerset Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer information systems schools in Kentucky. Located in the remote town of Somerset, SCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

While working on their degree, CIS majors at SCC accumulate an average of around $13,900 in student debt.

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#5

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY

The excellent programs at Western Kentucky University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer information systems schools in Kentucky. Located in the small city of Bowling Green, WKU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

CIS majors at WKU take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $119.

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Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Kentucky list. Located in the small city of Bowling Green, SKYCTC is a public school with a small student population.

On average, CIS graduates from SKYCTC take out $8,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#7

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, KY

Northern Kentucky University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Kentucky list. Located in the large suburb of Highland Heights, NKU is a public school with a large student population.

CIS majors at NKU take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $146, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#8

Berea College

Berea, KY

With a ranking of #8, Berea College did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer information systems students. Located in the distant town of Berea, Berea is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#9

Sullivan University

Louisville, KY

Sullivan University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Kentucky list. Sullivan University is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Louisville.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Sullivan University take out is $38,598.

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Eastern Kentucky University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer information systems programs. Eastern is a fairly large public school located in the town of Richmond.

While working on their degree, CIS majors at Eastern accumulate an average of around $23,625 in student debt.

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Best Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
West Virginia 403
Louisiana 135
North Carolina 1,634
Georgia 4,742
Tennessee 754
Mississippi 333
Virginia 3,727
Arkansas 570
Alabama 1,330
South Carolina 769
Florida 5,133

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

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 13 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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