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2023 Most Popular Online Computer Information Systems Schools in California

16 Colleges
$58,200 Avg Salary
$20,777 Avg Student Debt

Computer Information Systems is one of the most popular subjects to study in California. With 3,391 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. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

The Most Popular Online Computer Information Systems Schools in California ranking is one of many tools that Computer Science Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 16 schools in California 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.

Check out the online CIS programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in California.

#1

University of the People

Pasadena, CA

Our analysis found University of the People to be the most popular school for computer information systems students who want to pursue an online degree in California. University of the People is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pasadena.

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Out of the 16 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the rural area of Visalia, San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia take out is $14,517.

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#4

Brandman University

Irvine, CA

The excellent online programs at Brandman University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer information systems schools in California. Brandman is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Irvine.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend California Baptist University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Computer Information Systems Schools in California list. Cal Baptist is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Riverside.

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#6

Diablo Valley College

Pleasant Hill, CA

Diablo Valley College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Information Systems Schools in California ranking. Diablo Valley is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Pleasant Hill.

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#7

Northcentral University

San Diego, CA

Northcentral University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Information Systems Schools in California ranking. Northcentral University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of San Diego.

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#8

Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara City College 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 city of Santa Barbara, SBCC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#9

University of La Verne

La Verne, CA

University of La Verne ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Information Systems Schools in California list. ULV is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of La Verne.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at ULV take out is $25,000.

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#10

San Bernardino Valley College

San Bernardino, CA

San Bernardino Valley College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer information systems programs. Located in the midsize city of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Valley College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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Best Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

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

More Computer Information Systems Rankings in California

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 16 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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