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2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region

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

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 88,434 degrees and certificates were awarded to computer information systems students, making the major the most popular in the country.

With all the computer science programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best 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.

The Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking is one of many tools that Computer Science Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 91 schools in the Southwest Region 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.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for CIS majors pursuing a associate degree.

Our 2023 rankings named University of Phoenix - Arizona the most popular school in the Southwest Region for computer information systems students working on their associate degree. UOPX - Arizona is a very large private for-profit school located in the large city of Tempe.

Women make up 32% of the CIS majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at UOPX - Arizona take out while working on their Associate Degree is $23,706. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $109.

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The in-demand associate degree programs at Austin Community College District helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer information systems schools in the Southwest Region . Austin Community College District is a very large public school located in the city of Austin.

Of the 144 students majoring in CIS at Austin Community College District, 78% are male and 22% are female.

On average, CIS graduates from Austin Community College District take out $16,888 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Computer Information Systems at Austin Community College District Report

#3

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, TX

Out of the 91 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Lone Star College System landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of The Woodlands, North Harris Montgomery is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 22% of the CIS majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at North Harris Montgomery take out while working on their Associate Degree is $15,447.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Tarrant County College District is a great place for computer information systems students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Fort Worth, Tarrant County College is a public school with a very large student population.

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

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Tarrant County College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $18,102.

Full Computer Information Systems at Tarrant County College District Report

#5

Oklahoma City Community College

Oklahoma City, OK

Out of the 91 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Oklahoma City Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Oklahoma City, OCCC is a public school with a large student population.

Of the 83 students majoring in CIS at OCCC, 71% are male and 29% are female.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at OCCC take out while working on their Associate Degree is $14,239.

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Central New Mexico Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. CNM is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Albuquerque.

About 27% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 73% are male.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at CNM take out while working on their Associate Degree is $12,914.

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Tulsa Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Tulsa Community College is a large public school located in the city of Tulsa.

Of the 66 students majoring in CIS at Tulsa Community College, 71% are male and 29% are female.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Tulsa Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $18,125.

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San Jacinto Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer information systems programs. San Jacinto College is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Pasadena.

Of the 65 students majoring in CIS at San Jacinto College, 78% are male and 22% are female.

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Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the distant town of Okmulgee, OSU Institute of Technology is a public school with a small student population.

Women make up 14% of the CIS majors at the school.

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Western Technical College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer information systems programs. Located in the city of El Paso, Western Technical College is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Women make up 11% of the CIS majors at the school.

While working on their Associate Degree, CIS majors at Western Technical College accumulate an average of around $22,565 in student debt.

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#11

South Texas College

McAllen, TX

South Texas College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer information systems programs. South Texas College is a very large public school located in the midsize city of McAllen.

Of the 41 students majoring in CIS at South Texas College, 78% are male and 22% are female.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at South Texas College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $13,848.

Full Computer Information Systems at South Texas College Report

Houston Community College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the large city of Houston, Houston Community College is a public college with a very large student population.

Of the 38 students majoring in CIS at Houston Community College, 63% are male and 37% are female.

While working on their Associate Degree, CIS majors at Houston Community College accumulate an average of around $31,206 in student debt.

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Chandler-Gilbert Community College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer information systems programs. Located in the large city of Chandler, Chandler-Gilbert Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region award.

Rank College Location
14 Arizona Western College Yuma, AZ
15 Palo Alto College San Antonio, TX
16 Paradise Valley Community College Phoenix, AZ
17 Central Texas College Killeen, TX
18 Cameron University Lawton, OK

Best Computer Information Systems Colleges by State

Explore the best computer information systems schools for a specific state in the Southwest region.

State Degrees Awarded
Texas 6,529
Arizona 2,554
Oklahoma 771
New Mexico 346

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

Majors Similar to CIS

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 26 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).

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