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2023 Most Popular Online Computer Information Systems Schools in the Far Western US Region

23 Colleges
$58,965 Avg Salary
$22,967 Avg Student Debt

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

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for computer science students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Computer Science Degree Search has created the Most Popular Online Computer Information Systems Schools in the Far Western US Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 23 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which online programs were the most popular for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for CIS majors pursuing an online .

#1

University of the People

Pasadena, CA

Our 2023 rankings named University of the People the most popular online school in the Far Western US Region for computer information systems students. Located in the medium-sized city of Pasadena, University of the People is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

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The excellent online programs at Central Washington University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer information systems schools in the Far Western US Region . CWU is a fairly large public school located in the town of Ellensburg.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at CWU take out is $25,328. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $149.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Information Systems Schools in the Far Western US Region list. San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia is a small private for-profit school located in the rural area of Visalia.

While working on their degree, CIS majors at San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia accumulate an average of around $14,517 in student debt.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Kapiolani Community College is a great place for computer information systems students pursuing an online degree. Kapiolani CC is a moderately-sized public school located in the large city of Honolulu.

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#6

Brandman University

Irvine, CA

Brandman University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer information systems programs. Located in the large city of Irvine, Brandman is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

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California Baptist University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer information systems programs. Located in the city of Riverside, Cal Baptist is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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#8

Oregon Institute of Technology

Klamath Falls, OR

With a ranking of #8, Oregon Institute of Technology did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer information systems students. OIT is a small public school located in the remote town of Klamath Falls.

After completing their degree, CIS graduates from OIT carry an average student debtload of $21,502.

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City University of Seattle ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Information Systems Schools in the Far Western US Region list. CityU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Seattle.

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#10

Diablo Valley College

Pleasant Hill, CA

With a ranking of #10, Diablo Valley College did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer information systems students. Located in the suburb of Pleasant Hill, Diablo Valley is a public college with a large student population.

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Explore the most popular online computer information systems schools for a specific state in the Far Western US region.

State Degrees Awarded
Washington 1,857
California 3,391
Oregon 293
Nevada 111
Hawaii 141

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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 23 schools only.

  • 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.

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