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2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Basic Certificate Schools in Colorado

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Finding the Best Computer Information Systems Basic Certificate School for You

Computer Information Systems is the most popular major in Colorado with 1,620 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. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

The Most Popular Computer Information Systems Basic Certificate Schools in Colorado ranking is one of many tools that Computer Science Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 8 schools in Colorado to see which ones were the most popular basic certificate 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.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Basic Certificate Colleges.

Our 2023 rankings named Pueblo Community College the most popular school in Colorado for computer information systems students working on their basic certificate. Pueblo Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Pueblo.

Of the 199 students majoring in CIS at Pueblo Community College, 78% are male and 22% are female.

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The in-demand basic certificate programs at Colorado State University - Global Campus helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer information systems schools in Colorado. Colorado State University - Global Campus is a fairly large public school located in the city of Greenwood Village.

Of the 114 students majoring in CIS at Colorado State University - Global Campus, 71% are male and 29% are female.

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#3

Front Range Community College

Westminster, CO

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Front Range Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Basic Certificate Schools in Colorado list. FRCC is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Westminster.

Women make up 38% of the CIS majors at the school.

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#4

Colorado Mountain College

Glenwood Springs, CO

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Colorado Mountain College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Basic Certificate Schools in Colorado list. Colorado Mountain College is a medium-sized public school located in the remote town of Glenwood Springs.

About 12% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 88% are male.

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#5

Aims Community College

Greeley, CO

Out of the 8 schools in Colorado that were part of this year’s ranking, Aims Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Greeley, Aims Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Of the 25 students majoring in CIS at Aims Community College, 84% are male and 16% are female.

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#6

Pikes Peak Community College

Colorado Springs, CO

Pikes Peak Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate computer information systems programs. PPCC is a large public school located in the large suburb of Colorado Springs.

Women make up 38% of the CIS majors at the school.

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Community College of Aurora did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer information systems students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the large city of Aurora, CCA is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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

Full Computer Information Systems at Community College of Aurora Report

With a ranking of #8, Community College of Denver did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer information systems students working on their basic certificate. Located in the city of Denver, CCD is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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Best Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Montana 22
Wyoming 8
Utah 1,866
Idaho 230

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 8 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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