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2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Basic Certificate Schools in California

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Finding the Best Computer Information Systems Basic Certificate School for You

Computer Information Systems is one of the most popular subjects to study in California. With 3,391 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 2nd out of all the majors we track in the state.

It's not easy to decide which computer science program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

The Most Popular Computer Information Systems Basic Certificate Schools in California ranking is one of many tools that Computer Science Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 60 schools in California to see which basic certificate 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 basic certificate.

#1

Long Beach City College

Long Beach, CA

Our 2023 rankings named Long Beach City College the most popular school in California for computer information systems students working on their basic certificate. Located in the city of Long Beach, Long Beach City College is a public school with a very large student population.

Women make up 17% of the CIS majors at the school.

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#2

Santa Rosa Junior College

Santa Rosa, CA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Santa Rosa Junior College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Basic Certificate Schools in California list. Located in the city of Santa Rosa, SRJC is a public school with a large student population.

About 43% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 57% are male.

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#3

Palo Verde College

Blythe, CA

The in-demand basic certificate programs at Palo Verde College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer information systems schools in California. Palo Verde College is a small public school located in the rural area of Blythe.

Of the 32 students majoring in CIS at Palo Verde College, 44% are male and 56% are female.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Cerro Coso Community College is a great place for computer information systems students working on their basic certificate. Cerro Coso Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Ridgecrest.

Of the 31 students majoring in CIS at Cerro Coso Community College, 48% are male and 52% are female.

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#5

Fresno City College

Fresno, CA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Fresno City College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Basic Certificate Schools in California list. Located in the large city of Fresno, Fresno City College is a public school with a very large student population.

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

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#6

Diablo Valley College

Pleasant Hill, CA

Diablo Valley College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Basic Certificate Schools in California ranking. Diablo Valley is a large public school located in the large suburb of Pleasant Hill.

Of the 25 students majoring in CIS at Diablo Valley, 72% are male and 28% are female.

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Mt. San Antonio College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Basic Certificate Schools in California ranking. Mt. SAC is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Walnut.

About 45% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 55% are male.

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#8

Allan Hancock College

Santa Maria, CA

Allan Hancock College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate computer information systems programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Santa Maria, Allan Hancock College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

About 53% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 47% are male.

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#9

Porterville College

Porterville, CA

With a ranking of #9, Porterville College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer information systems students working on their basic certificate. Located in the suburb of Porterville, Porterville College is a public college with a small student population.

About 33% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 67% are male.

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Associated Technical College-San Diego ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Basic Certificate Schools in California list. Associated Technical College-San Diego is a small private for-profit school located in the city of San Diego.

Of the 18 students majoring in CIS at Associated Technical College-San Diego, 83% are male and 17% are female.

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Honorable Mentions

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 Basic Certificate Schools in California award.

Rank College Location
11 Brand College Glendale, CA
12 East Los Angeles College Monterey Park, CA

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State Degrees Awarded
Washington 1,857
Oregon 293
Nevada 111
Hawaii 141

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

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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