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2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in Maryland

13 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 3rd in Maryland. In fact, 2,210 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

Today's computer science students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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 Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in Maryland ranking is one of many tools that Computer Science Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 13 schools in Maryland 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.

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

#1

Montgomery College

Rockville, MD

Our analysis found Montgomery College to be the most popular school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a associate degree in Maryland. Montgomery College is a fairly large public school located in the city of Rockville.

Of the 271 students majoring in CIS at Montgomery College, 70% are male and 30% are female.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Montgomery College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $15,285.

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The in-demand associate degree programs at Community College of Baltimore County helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer information systems schools in Maryland. Located in the large suburb of Baltimore, CCBC is a public school with a large student population.

Women make up 20% of the CIS majors at the school.

On average, CIS graduates from CCBC take out $13,549 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Computer Information Systems at Community College of Baltimore County Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Anne Arundel Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in Maryland list. AACC is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Arnold.

About 18% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 82% are male.

CIS majors at AACC take out an average of $10,617 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#3

Howard Community College

Columbia, MD

Out of the 13 schools in Maryland that were part of this year’s ranking, Howard Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. HCC is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Columbia.

Of the 39 students majoring in CIS at HCC, 74% are male and 26% are female.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend College of Southern Maryland. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in Maryland list. Located in the rural area of La Plata, CSM is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Women make up 23% of the CIS majors at the school.

While working on their Associate Degree, CIS majors at CSM accumulate an average of around $8,393 in student debt.

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Baltimore City Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer information systems programs. Located in the city of Baltimore, Baltimore City Community College is a public school with a small student population.

Women make up 24% of the CIS majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Baltimore City Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $13,223.

Full Computer Information Systems at Baltimore City Community College Report

With a ranking of #7, Prince George’s Community 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 suburb of Largo, PGCC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 19% of the CIS majors at the school.

CIS majors at PGCC take out an average of $13,445 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Frederick Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer information systems programs. Located in the city of Frederick, Frederick Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 20 students majoring in CIS at Frederick Community College, 85% are male and 15% are female.

Full Computer Information Systems at Frederick Community College Report

With a ranking of #9, Harford Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer information systems students working on their associate degree. Harford Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Bel Air.

About 20% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 80% are male.

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#10

Hagerstown Community College

Hagerstown, MD

Hagerstown Community College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer information systems programs. Located in the suburb of Hagerstown, HCC is a public school with a small student population.

Full Computer Information Systems at Hagerstown Community College Report

Best Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 3,773
New York 5,696
New Jersey 3,112
District of Columbia 137
Delaware 250

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 13 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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