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2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in Massachusetts

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

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, computer information systems students earned 2,127 degrees and certificates from a Massachusetts school, making the subject the 2nd in the state.

There are so many computer science programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. 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.

The Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking is one of many tools that Computer Science Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 14 schools in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.

#1

Bristol Community College

Fall River, MA

Our analysis found Bristol Community College to be the most popular school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a associate degree in Massachusetts. Bristol is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Fall River.

Of the 43 students majoring in CIS at Bristol, 86% are male and 14% are female.

CIS majors at Bristol take out an average of $9,628 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Computer Information Systems at Bristol Community College Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northern Essex Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. NECC is a small public school located in the large suburb of Haverhill.

About 6% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 94% are male.

While working on their Associate Degree, CIS majors at NECC accumulate an average of around $13,061 in student debt.

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The in-demand associate degree programs at Middlesex Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer information systems schools in Massachusetts. Located in the large suburb of Bedford, Middlesex Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 27 students majoring in CIS at Middlesex Community College, 78% are male and 22% are female.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Middlesex Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $13,332.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Mount Wachusett Community College is a great place for computer information systems students working on their associate degree. MWCC is a small public school located in the rural area of Gardner.

About 6% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 94% are male.

CIS majors at MWCC take out an average of $12,603 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Computer Information Systems at Mount Wachusett Community College Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Bunker Hill Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. BHCC is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Boston.

Of the 15 students majoring in CIS at BHCC, 73% are male and 27% are female.

Full Computer Information Systems at Bunker Hill Community College Report

North Shore 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 #6 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Danvers, North Shore Community College is a public college with a small student population.

Of the 12 students majoring in CIS at North Shore Community College, 75% are male and 25% are female.

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Quinsigamond 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. Quinsigamond Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Worcester.

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#7

Berkshire Community College

Pittsfield, MA

Berkshire Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer information systems programs. Located in the rural area of Pittsfield, BCC is a public college with a small student population.

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#9

Roxbury Community College

Roxbury Crossing, MA

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

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

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Best Computer Information Systems Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Connecticut 722
Vermont 13
New Hampshire 1,648
Rhode Island 176
Maine 43

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 14 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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