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

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$32,978 Avg Salary
$18,775 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree School for You

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 Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 99 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Information Systems program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for CIS majors pursuing a associate degree.

#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 a associate degree in the Far Western US Region . Located in the midsize city of Pasadena, University of the People is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 80 students majoring in CIS at University of the People, 84% are male and 16% are female.

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#2

Leeward Community College

Pearl City, HI

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Leeward Community College is a great place for computer information systems students working on their associate degree. Leeward CC is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Pearl City.

About 22% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 78% are male.

CIS majors at Leeward CC take out an average of $9,456 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend DeVry University - California. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. DeVry University - California is a small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Pomona.

About 14% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 86% are male.

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The in-demand associate degree programs at Chemeketa Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer information systems schools in the Far Western US Region . Located in the midsize suburb of Salem, Chemeketa Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Women make up 9% of the CIS majors at the school.

After completing their Associate Degree, CIS graduates from Chemeketa Community College carry an average student debt load of $16,937.

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#5

Mt. San Jacinto College

San Jacinto, CA

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Mt. San Jacinto College is a great place for computer information systems students working on their associate degree. MSJC is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of San Jacinto.

About 31% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 69% are male.

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#6

Long Beach City College

Long Beach, CA

Long Beach City College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer information systems students to get a associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Long Beach City College is a very large public school located in the large city of Long Beach.

About 57% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 43% are male.

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Central Oregon Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer information systems students to get a associate degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the city of Bend, COCC is a public college with a small student population.

Women make up 14% of the CIS majors at the school.

CIS majors at COCC take out an average of $20,275 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#8

Chaffey College

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Chaffey College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer information systems students to get a associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Chaffey College is a large public school located in the large suburb of Rancho Cucamonga.

About 23% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 77% are male.

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#9

Cosumnes River College

Sacramento, CA

Cosumnes River College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Cosumnes River is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Sacramento.

Of the 25 students majoring in CIS at Cosumnes River, 64% are male and 36% are female.

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With a ranking of #9, Kapiolani Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer information systems students working on their associate degree. Kapiolani CC is a medium-sized public school located in the large city of Honolulu.

Women make up 16% of the CIS majors at the school.

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#11

Victor Valley College

Victorville, CA

With a ranking of #11, Victor Valley College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer information systems students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of Victorville, Victor Valley College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Women make up 21% of the CIS majors at the school.

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#12

Cerro Coso Community College

Ridgecrest, CA

Cerro Coso Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer information systems students to get a associate degree. It came in at #12 on the list. Located in the rural area of Ridgecrest, Cerro Coso Community College is a public college with a small student population.

Of the 22 students majoring in CIS at Cerro Coso Community College, 68% are male and 32% are female.

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#12

Imperial Valley College

Imperial, CA

Imperial Valley College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. IVC is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Imperial.

About 32% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 68% are male.

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Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer information systems students to get a associate degree. It came in at #14 on the list. Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Lakewood.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region award.

Rank College Location
15 Chabot College Hayward, CA
16 Platt College - Anaheim Anaheim, CA
16 Diablo Valley College Pleasant Hill, CA
18 San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia Visalia, CA
18 Porterville College Porterville, CA
18 Skyline College San Bruno, CA

Best Computer Information Systems Colleges by State

Explore the best computer information systems colleges 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

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 28 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).

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