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

29 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.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for computer science students. 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 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 the Plains States Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 29 schools in the Plains States 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 following schools top our list of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Colleges.

Our analysis found Metropolitan Community College to be the most popular school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Plains States Region . MCC is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Omaha.

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

While working on their Associate Degree, CIS majors at MCC accumulate an average of around $15,316 in student debt.

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The in-demand associate degree programs at Southeast Community College Area helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer information systems schools in the Plains States Region . Southeast Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Lincoln.

About 11% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 89% are male.

While working on their Associate Degree, CIS majors at Southeast Community College accumulate an average of around $22,748 in student debt.

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The in-demand associate degree programs at Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer information systems schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the large city of Kansas City, MCC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 33 students majoring in CIS at MCC, 73% are male and 27% are female.

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#4

Columbia College

Columbia, MO

The in-demand associate degree programs at Columbia College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer information systems schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the city of Columbia, Columbia College Missouri is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

About 19% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 81% are male.

While working on their Associate Degree, CIS majors at Columbia College Missouri accumulate an average of around $29,398 in student debt.

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#4

Saint Louis Community College

Saint Louis, MO

The in-demand associate degree programs at Saint Louis Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer information systems schools in the Plains States Region . Saint Louis Community College is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Saint Louis.

Of the 26 students majoring in CIS at Saint Louis Community College, 65% are male and 35% are female.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Saint Louis Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $8,408.

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#6

Park University

Parkville, MO

Park University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer information systems programs. Located in the large suburb of Parkville, Park University is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

About 28% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 72% are male.

While working on their Associate Degree, CIS majors at Park University accumulate an average of around $14,746 in student debt.

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Minnesota State Community and Technical College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the town of Fergus Falls, M State is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

About 8% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 92% are male.

After completing their Associate Degree, CIS graduates from M State carry an average student debt load of $25,939.

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North Dakota State College of Science came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. North Dakota State College of Science is a small public school located in the distant town of Wahpeton.

Women make up 21% of the CIS majors at the school.

On average, CIS graduates from North Dakota State College of Science take out $23,833 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#8

Central Community College

Grand Island, NE

With a ranking of #8, Central Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer information systems students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Grand Island, Central Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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

While working on their Associate Degree, CIS majors at Central Community College accumulate an average of around $12,507 in student debt.

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Western Nebraska Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the remote town of Scottsbluff, WNCC is a public school with a small student population.

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

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Best Computer Information Systems Colleges by State

Explore the best computer information systems colleges for a specific state in the Plains States region.

State Degrees Awarded
Kansas 387
Minnesota 681
Missouri 1,395
Iowa 490
South Dakota 243
North Dakota 96
Nebraska 602

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

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 29 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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