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2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in Colorado

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

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree School for You

Computer Information Systems is the most popular major in Colorado with 1,620 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021.

Today's computer science students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Computer Science Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in Colorado ranking. This report analyzed 11 schools in Colorado 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 following schools top our list of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Colleges.

#1

Front Range Community College

Westminster, CO

Our analysis found Front Range Community College to be the most popular school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a associate degree in Colorado. FRCC is a large public school located in the large suburb of Westminster.

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

After completing their Associate Degree, CIS graduates from FRCC carry an average student debt load of $29,578.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs is a great place for computer information systems students working on their associate degree. Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs is a very large private for-profit school located in the large city of Colorado Springs.

Of the 30 students majoring in CIS at Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs, 77% are male and 23% are female.

CIS majors at Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs take out an average of $26,659 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#3

Pikes Peak Community College

Colorado Springs, CO

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

Of the 21 students majoring in CIS at PPCC, 71% are male and 29% are female.

After completing their Associate Degree, CIS graduates from PPCC carry an average student debt load of $12,394.

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#4

Aims Community College

Greeley, CO

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Aims Community College is a great place for computer information systems students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Greeley, Aims Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Women make up 12% of the CIS majors at the school.

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Out of the 11 schools in Colorado that were part of this year’s ranking, Pueblo Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Pueblo Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Pueblo.

Women make up 18% of the CIS majors at the school.

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Community College of Aurora landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer information systems programs. Located in the city of Aurora, CCA is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Women make up 36% of the CIS majors at the school.

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#6

Arapahoe Community College

Littleton, CO

With a ranking of #6, Arapahoe Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer information systems students working on their associate degree. Arapahoe Community College is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Littleton.

Women make up 27% of the CIS majors at the school.

After completing their Associate Degree, CIS graduates from Arapahoe Community College carry an average student debt load of $17,421.

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Colorado Christian University 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. Located in the medium-sized city of Lakewood, CCU is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 4 students majoring in CIS at CCU, 75% are male and 25% are female.

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Community College of Denver came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in Colorado ranking. Located in the city of Denver, CCD is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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#8

Colorado Mountain College

Glenwood Springs, CO

Colorado Mountain College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer information systems programs. Colorado Mountain College is a medium-sized public school located in the remote town of Glenwood Springs.

Of the 4 students majoring in CIS at Colorado Mountain College, 75% are male and 25% are female.

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Best Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Montana 22
Wyoming 8
Utah 1,866
Idaho 230

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 11 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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