Find Tech Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Tennessee

Find Schools Near

2023 Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Tennessee

11 Colleges
$44,849 Avg Salary
$22,136 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, computer information systems was ranked 2nd in Tennessee. In fact, 754 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

Today's computer science students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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 Tennessee ranking is one of many tools that Computer Science Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 11 schools in Tennessee to see which ones offered the best programs for computer science students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Tennessee

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

Top 10 Best Computer Information Systems Schools

Our 2023 rankings named Nashville State Community College the best school in Tennessee for computer information systems students. Located in the city of Nashville, Nashville State Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

CIS majors at Nashville State Community College take out an average of $9,500 in student loans while working on their egree.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Nashville State Community College

#2

King University

Bristol, TN

The excellent programs at King University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer information systems schools in Tennessee. King is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Bristol.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at King take out is $27,643.

Read More…

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Volunteer State Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Tennessee list. VSCC is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Gallatin.

CIS majors at VSCC take out an average of $11,820 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Computer Information Systems at Volunteer State Community College Report

The excellent programs at Chattanooga State Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer information systems schools in Tennessee. Located in the city of Chattanooga, Chattanooga State Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Chattanooga State Community College take out is $19,062.

Read More…

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Pellissippi State Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the large suburb of Knoxville, Pellissippi State Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

On average, CIS graduates from Pellissippi State Community College take out $8,250 in student loans while working on their degree.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Pellissippi State Community College

With a ranking of #6, Strayer University - Tennessee did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer information systems students. Strayer University - Tennessee is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Memphis.

While working on their degree, CIS majors at Strayer University - Tennessee accumulate an average of around $47,787 in student debt.

Read More…

East Tennessee State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the small city of Johnson City, ETSU is a public school with a large student population.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at ETSU take out is $25,523.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at East Tennessee State University

Middle Tennessee State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #8 on the list. Middle Tennessee State University is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Murfreesboro.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Middle Tennessee State University

Northeast State Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Tennessee list. Northeast State Technical Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the rural area of Blountville.

Read More…

#10

University of Memphis

Memphis, TN

With a ranking of #10, University of Memphis did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer information systems students. Located in the city of Memphis, UofM is a public school with a very large student population.

Full Computer Information Systems at University of Memphis Report

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
Virginia 3,727
Georgia 4,742
Mississippi 333
Arkansas 570
Alabama 1,330
South Carolina 769
Florida 5,133
Kentucky 1,480

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.

  • 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured Schools

Find Computer Science Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited computer and technology colleges across the U.S.