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2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in Illinois

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

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, computer information systems was ranked 2nd in Illinois. In fact, 1,579 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which computer science program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

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 Illinois to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 25 schools in Illinois to see which associate degree programs were the most popular 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.

Check out the CIS associate degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Illinois.

Our 2023 rankings named DeVry University - Illinois the most popular school in Illinois for computer information systems students working on their associate degree. DeVry University - Illinois is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Chicago.

Of the 340 students majoring in CIS at DeVry University - Illinois, 79% are male and 21% are female.

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#2

Spoon River College

Canton, IL

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Spoon River College is a great place for computer information systems students working on their associate degree. SRC is a small public school located in the rural area of Canton.

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

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#3

Prairie State College

Chicago Heights, IL

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Prairie State College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in Illinois list. Prairie State College is a small public school located in the large suburb of Chicago Heights.

Full Computer Information Systems at Prairie State College Report

#3

Morton College

Cicero, IL

Out of the 25 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Morton College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Cicero, Morton College is a public college with a small student population.

Of the 11 students majoring in CIS at Morton College, 82% are male and 18% are female.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Southwestern Illinois College is a great place for computer information systems students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of Belleville, SWIC is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 9 students majoring in CIS at SWIC, 78% are male and 22% are female.

Full Computer Information Systems at Southwestern Illinois College Report

#6

Rock Valley College

Rockford, IL

Rock Valley College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in Illinois ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Rockford, Rock Valley College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Women make up 13% of the CIS majors at the school.

Full Computer Information Systems at Rock Valley College Report

Olney Central 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. Located in the town of Olney, Olney Central College is a public school with a small student population.

Women make up 13% of the CIS majors at the school.

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#8

Saint Augustine College

Chicago, IL

With a ranking of #8, Saint Augustine College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer information systems students working on their associate degree. Located in the large city of Chicago, St. Augustine College is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Of the 6 students majoring in CIS at St. Augustine College, 67% are male and 33% are female.

CIS majors at St. Augustine College take out an average of $5,409 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#8

Black Hawk College

Moline, IL

With a ranking of #8, Black Hawk College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer information systems students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Moline, BHC is a public school with a small student population.

Of the 6 students majoring in CIS at BHC, 83% are male and 17% are female.

Full Computer Information Systems at Black Hawk College Report

#10

McHenry County College

Crystal Lake, IL

McHenry County College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in Illinois list. MCC is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Crystal Lake.

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Best Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 2,433
Ohio 1,479
Indiana 1,984
Wisconsin 1,531

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 25 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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