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2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in the Southeast Region

449 Colleges
$48,839 Avg Salary
$25,232 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems School for You

Computer Information Systems is the most popular major in the United States with 30,779 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. 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Computer Science Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 449 schools in the Southeast Region to see which 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.

Check out the CIS programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Southeast Region .

Our 2023 rankings named Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus the most popular school in the Southeast Region for computer information systems students. Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia Tech is a public college with a very large student population.

After completing their degree, CIS graduates from Georgia Tech carry an average student debt load of $23,750. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $538.

Full Computer Information Systems at Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus Report

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Wake Technical Community College is a great place for computer information systems students. Wake Technical Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Raleigh.

While working on their degree, CIS majors at Wake Technical Community College accumulate an average of around $17,336 in student debt.

Full Computer Information Systems at Wake Technical Community College Report

#3

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend George Mason University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public college with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at GMU take out is $22,295. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $218.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Central Florida is a great place for computer information systems students. Located in the large suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public school with a fairly large student population.

On average, CIS graduates from UCF take out $24,238 in student loans while working on their degree.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Jefferson Community and Technical College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in the Southeast Region list. Jefferson Community and Technical College is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Louisville.

While working on their degree, CIS majors at Jefferson Community and Technical College accumulate an average of around $15,155 in student debt.

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Florida International University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Miami, FIU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

On average, CIS graduates from FIU take out $20,250 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#7

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

With a ranking of #7, University of Florida did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer information systems students. UF is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville.

On average, CIS graduates from UF take out $18,957 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $214, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Computer Information Systems at University of Florida Report

#8

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Broward College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer information systems programs. BC is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Fort Lauderdale.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at BC take out is $13,232.

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Northern Virginia Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #9 on the list. Northern Virginia Community College is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Annandale.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Northern Virginia Community College take out is $12,000.

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Bluegrass Community and Technical College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in the Southeast Region list. Bluegrass Community and Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Lexington.

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#11

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, KY

With a ranking of #11, University of the Cumberlands did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer information systems students. Cumberlands is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the remote town of Williamsburg.

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#12

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL

Florida State University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public school with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Florida State take out is $21,500. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $183.

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#13

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

Virginia Tech came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public college with a fairly large student population.

On average, CIS graduates from Virginia Tech take out $22,500 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $345.

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#14

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA

Kennesaw State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #14 on the list. KSU Georgia is a very large public school located in the suburb of Kennesaw.

CIS majors at KSU Georgia take out an average of $29,718 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Computer Information Systems at Kennesaw State University Report

Durham Technical Community College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large city of Durham, Durham Technical Community College is a public school with a small student population.

After completing their degree, CIS graduates from Durham Technical Community College carry an average student debt load of $11,583.

Full Computer Information Systems at Durham Technical Community College Report

#16

Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA

Georgia State University landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer information systems programs. Georgia State is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Atlanta.

After completing their degree, CIS graduates from Georgia State carry an average student debt load of $26,750. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $120.

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Gateway Community and Technical College ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in the Southeast Region list. Gateway is a small public school located in the large suburb of Florence.

CIS majors at Gateway take out an average of $16,970 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Computer Information Systems at Gateway Community and Technical College Report

University of South Florida - Main Campus came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. USF Tampa is a very large public school located in the large city of Tampa.

On average, CIS graduates from USF Tampa take out $23,757 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $141.

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Fayetteville Technical Community College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer information systems programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Fayetteville, FTCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

After completing their degree, CIS graduates from FTCC carry an average student debt load of $12,834.

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Elizabethtown Community and Technical College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer information systems programs. Located in the small city of Elizabethtown, Elizabethtown Community and Technical College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

CIS majors at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College take out an average of $14,444 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#21

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, VA

University of Virginia - Main Campus ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public college with a fairly large student population.

CIS majors at University of Virginia take out an average of $19,160 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $490, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #22 on the list. Located in the small city of Bowling Green, SKYCTC is a public college with a small student population.

CIS majors at SKYCTC take out an average of $8,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

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With a ranking of #23, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer information systems students. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Salisbury, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

After completing their degree, CIS graduates from Rowan-Cabarrus Community College carry an average student debt load of $7,500.

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#24

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL

Florida Atlantic University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #24 on the list. FAU is a very large public school located in the small city of Boca Raton.

On average, CIS graduates from FAU take out $18,595 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full Computer Information Systems at Florida Atlantic University Report

With a ranking of #25, Guilford Technical Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer information systems students. Guilford Technical Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Jamestown.

While working on their degree, CIS majors at Guilford Technical Community College accumulate an average of around $17,335 in student debt.

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#26

Miami Dade College

Miami, FL
#28

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA
#29

Clemson University

Clemson, SC
#31

Wayne Community College

Goldsboro, NC
#33

Johnston Community College

Smithfield, NC
#37

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, FL
#38

Somerset Community College

Somerset, KY
#40

Valencia College

Orlando, FL
#43

Georgia Gwinnett College

Lawrenceville, GA
#44

Madisonville Community College

Madisonville, KY
#46

University of Louisville

Louisville, KY
#47

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA
#48

Troy University

Troy, AL
#49

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

Additional Award Winners

This list shows the remainder of the colleges awarded a Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in the Southeast Region badge. Showing in this list means the school was ranked in the top 15% of the 449 different Southeast computer information systems schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
50 Ashland Community and Technical College Ashland, KY
50 Florida State College at Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL
53 University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL
54 Auburn University Auburn, AL
54 The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL
56 Maysville Community and Technical College Maysville, KY
56 Hazard Community and Technical College Hazard, KY
58 Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY
59 Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA
60 James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA
61 Big Sandy Community and Technical College Prestonsburg, KY
62 Marymount University Arlington, VA
62 Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL
64 Pitt Community College Winterville, NC
64 Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS
66 St Petersburg College Clearwater, FL
67 Indian River State College Fort Pierce, FL

Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional popular schools for Computer Information Systems students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
68 Strayer University - Virginia Arlington, VA
69 Davidson County Community College Thomasville, NC
70 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Magnolia, AR
71 The University of West Florida Pensacola, FL
72 Arkansas Tech University Russellville, AR
73 Columbus State University Columbus, GA
74 University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL
75 Cape Fear Community College Wilmington, NC
76 Pellissippi State Community College Knoxville, TN
77 Craven Community College New Bern, NC
78 University of Mississippi University, MS
78 East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN
78 Alamance Community College Graham, NC
81 Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA
82 Jefferson State Community College Birmingham, AL
83 Catawba Valley Community College Hickory, NC
84 College of Central Florida Ocala, FL
85 Volunteer State Community College Gallatin, TN
86 Auburn University at Montgomery Montgomery, AL
87 North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro, NC
88 University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR
89 Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute Hudson, NC

Best Computer Information Systems Colleges by State

Explore the best computer information systems schools for a specific state in the Southeast region.

State Degrees Awarded
Louisiana 135
West Virginia 403
Georgia 4,742
Tennessee 754
North Carolina 1,634
Mississippi 333
Virginia 3,727
Arkansas 570
Alabama 1,330
Florida 5,133
South Carolina 769
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 25 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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