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2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in Arizona

20 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 Arizona with 2,554 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. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Computer Science Degree Search has created its Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in Arizona ranking. Our analysis looked at 20 schools in Arizona 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 following schools top our list of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Colleges.

Our analysis found University of Phoenix - Arizona to be the most popular school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a associate degree in Arizona. Located in the large city of Tempe, UOPX - Arizona is a private for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

About 32% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 68% are male.

While working on their Associate Degree, CIS majors at UOPX - Arizona accumulate an average of around $23,706 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $109, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Chandler-Gilbert Community College is a great place for computer information systems students working on their associate degree. Chandler-Gilbert Community College is a large public school located in the city of Chandler.

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

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Arizona Western College is a great place for computer information systems students working on their associate degree. Located in the small city of Yuma, AWC is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Women make up 34% of the CIS majors at the school.

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The in-demand associate degree programs at Paradise Valley Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer information systems schools in Arizona. Paradise Valley Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Phoenix.

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

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Glendale Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in Arizona list. Located in the suburb of Glendale, Glendale Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 7% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 93% are male.

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DeVry University - Arizona landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer information systems programs. DeVry University - Arizona is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Phoenix.

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#6

Yavapai College

Prescott, AZ

Yavapai College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in Arizona list. Yavapai College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Prescott.

Women make up 42% of the CIS majors at the school.

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

Women make up 45% of the CIS majors at the school.

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#8

Phoenix College

Phoenix, AZ

With a ranking of #8, Phoenix College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer information systems students working on their associate degree. Phoenix College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Phoenix.

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

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#10

Mohave Community College

Kingman, AZ

Mohave Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in Arizona list. MCC is a small public school located in the rural area of Kingman.

Of the 7 students majoring in CIS at MCC, 71% are male and 29% are female.

Full Computer Information Systems at Mohave Community College Report

Best Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Southwest Region

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

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

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 20 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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