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2023 Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Arizona

8 Colleges
$54,720 Avg Salary
$33,133 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems School for You

Computer Information Systems is the most popular major in Arizona with 2,554 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021.

Today's computer science students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

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 Schools in Arizona ranking. This report analyzed 8 schools in Arizona to see which ones offered the best programs for computer science students.

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2023 Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Arizona

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

Top Arizona Schools in Computer Information Systems

Our analysis found University of Phoenix - Arizona to be the best school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a degree in Arizona. Located in the large city of Tempe, UOPX - Arizona is a private for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

On average, CIS graduates from UOPX - Arizona take out $33,593 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $136.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Arizona State University - Skysong. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Arizona list. ASU - Skysong is a very large public school located in the city of Scottsdale.

On average, CIS graduates from ASU - Skysong take out $17,332 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $233.

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Out of the 8 schools in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, DeVry University - Arizona landed the # 3 spot on the list. DeVry University - Arizona is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Phoenix.

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#4

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ

The excellent programs at Grand Canyon University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer information systems schools in Arizona. Located in the large city of Phoenix, Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

On average, CIS graduates from Grand Canyon University take out $28,137 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Out of the 8 schools in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, Arizona State University - Tempe landed the # 5 spot on the list. ASU - Tempe is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Tempe.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at ASU - Tempe take out is $17,332. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $233.

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#6

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ

With a ranking of #6, University of Arizona did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer information systems students. Located in the city of Tucson, University of Arizona is a public college with a fairly large student population.

CIS majors at University of Arizona take out an average of $26,000 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $814.

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Northern Arizona University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Arizona ranking. Located in the small city of Flagstaff, NAU is a public school with a very large student population.

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American InterContinental University - Online 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. Located in the rural area of Schaumburg, AIU Online is a private for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, CIS majors at AIU Online accumulate an average of around $44,820 in student debt.

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Best Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Southwest Region

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

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

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 8 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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