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2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in Virginia

21 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 the most popular one in Virginia. In total, 3,727 people earned a degree or certificate in the field from a school in Virginia.

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. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

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 Virginia ranking. This report analyzed 21 schools in Virginia 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.

Our 2023 rankings named Northern Virginia Community College the most popular school in Virginia for computer information systems students working on their associate degree. Northern Virginia Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Annandale.

About 30% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 70% are male.

CIS majors at Northern Virginia Community College take out an average of $15,399 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Out of the 21 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Thomas Nelson Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Hampton, TNCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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

After completing their Associate Degree, CIS graduates from TNCC carry an average student debt load of $13,655.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Reynolds Community College is a great place for computer information systems students working on their associate degree. Reynolds Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Richmond.

About 18% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 83% are male.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Reynolds Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $29,406.

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The in-demand associate degree programs at John Tyler Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer information systems schools in Virginia. Located in the suburb of Chester, John Tyler Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 35 students majoring in CIS at John Tyler Community College, 86% are male and 14% are female.

After completing their Associate Degree, CIS graduates from John Tyler Community College carry an average student debt load of $17,798.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Tidewater Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in Virginia list. Tidewater Community College is a large public school located in the midsize city of Norfolk.

Of the 35 students majoring in CIS at Tidewater Community College, 74% are male and 26% are female.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Tidewater Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $16,021.

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#6

Germanna Community College

Locust Grove, VA

Germanna Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer information systems programs. Germanna Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the rural area of Locust Grove.

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

CIS majors at Germanna Community College take out an average of $19,037 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Virginia Western Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in Virginia list. Virginia Western Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Roanoke.

About 24% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 76% are male.

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With a ranking of #8, Danville Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer information systems students working on their associate degree. Danville Community College is a small public school located in the distant town of Danville.

About 16% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 84% are male.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Danville Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $11,250.

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New River Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in Virginia list. Located in the fringe town of Dublin, NRCC is a public college with a small student population.

About 13% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 88% are male.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at NRCC take out while working on their Associate Degree is $19,619.

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#10

Piedmont Virginia Community College

Charlottesville, VA

Piedmont Virginia 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 #10 on the list. Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, PVCC is a public college with a small student population.

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Best Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Louisiana 135
West Virginia 403
Georgia 4,742
Tennessee 754
North Carolina 1,634
Mississippi 333
Arkansas 570
Alabama 1,330
Florida 5,133
South Carolina 769
Kentucky 1,480

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 21 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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