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2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools in Tennessee

18 Colleges
$55,862 Avg Salary
$29,573 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, computer information systems was ranked 2nd in Tennessee. In fact, 754 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

Today's computer science students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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 Bachelor's Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking. This report analyzed 18 schools in Tennessee to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's 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.

Check out the CIS bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Tennessee.

Our 2023 rankings named East Tennessee State University the most popular school in Tennessee for computer information systems students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Johnson City, ETSU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 79 students majoring in CIS at ETSU, 87% are male and 13% are female.

On average, CIS graduates from ETSU take out $26,226 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#2

Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, TN

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Austin Peay State University is a great place for computer information systems students working on their bachelor’s degree. Austin Peay State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Clarksville.

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

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, CIS majors at Austin Peay State University accumulate an average of around $28,912 in student debt.

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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Trevecca Nazarene University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer information systems schools in Tennessee. Located in the large city of Nashville, TNU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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

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#4

King University

Bristol, TN

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at King University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer information systems schools in Tennessee. King is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Bristol.

About 15% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 85% are male.

CIS majors at King take out an average of $29,902 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full Computer Information Systems at King University Report

#5

Belmont University

Nashville, TN

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Belmont University is a great place for computer information systems students working on their bachelor’s degree. Belmont is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Nashville.

Women make up 7% of the CIS majors at the school.

Full Computer Information Systems at Belmont University Report

#6

Lee University

Cleveland, TN

Lee University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the small city of Cleveland, Lee University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Women make up 25% of the CIS majors at the school.

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With a ranking of #7, Strayer University - Tennessee did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer information systems students working on their bachelor’s degree. Strayer University - Tennessee is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Memphis.

Of the 9 students majoring in CIS at Strayer University - Tennessee, 67% are male and 33% are female.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, CIS majors at Strayer University - Tennessee accumulate an average of around $40,372 in student debt.

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#8

Milligan University

Milligan College, TN

Milligan University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer information systems programs. Milligan is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Milligan College.

Of the 7 students majoring in CIS at Milligan, 86% are male and 14% are female.

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#9

Le Moyne - Owen College

Memphis, TN

Le Moyne - Owen College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer information systems students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Le Moyne - Owen College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Memphis.

Women make up 50% of the CIS majors at the school.

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#10

Freed-Hardeman University

Henderson, TN

Freed-Hardeman University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer information systems students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. FHU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Henderson.

Of the 5 students majoring in CIS at FHU, 80% are male and 20% are female.

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Best Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
West Virginia 403
Louisiana 135
North Carolina 1,634
Virginia 3,727
Georgia 4,742
Mississippi 333
Arkansas 570
Alabama 1,330
South Carolina 769
Florida 5,133
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 18 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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