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2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Arizona

28 Colleges
$54,720 Avg Salary
$33,133 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems School for You

Computer Information Systems is the most popular major in Arizona with 2,554 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. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

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 Schools in Arizona ranking. This report analyzed 28 schools in Arizona to see which ones were the most popular 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 programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Arizona.

Our 2023 rankings named University of Phoenix - Arizona the most popular school in Arizona for computer information systems students. Located in the large city of Tempe, UOPX - Arizona is a private for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, CIS majors at UOPX - Arizona accumulate an average of around $33,593 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $136.

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#2

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Grand Canyon University is a great place for computer information systems students. Located in the large city of Phoenix, Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, CIS graduates from Grand Canyon University carry an average student debt load of $28,137.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means American InterContinental University - Online is a great place for computer information systems students. Located in the rural area of Schaumburg, AIU Online is a private for-profit school with a large student population.

After completing their degree, CIS graduates from AIU Online carry an average student debt load of $44,820.

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#4

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ

Out of the 28 schools in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Arizona landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Tucson, University of Arizona is a public school with a very large student population.

CIS majors at University of Arizona take out an average of $26,000 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $814.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Arizona State University - Tempe. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Arizona list. ASU - Tempe is a very large public school located in the city of Tempe.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at ASU - Tempe take out is $17,332. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $233.

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Chandler-Gilbert Community College 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. Chandler-Gilbert Community College is a large public school located in the large city of Chandler.

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Arizona Western College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer information systems programs. Located in the city of Yuma, AWC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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Glendale Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Arizona ranking. Located in the suburb of Glendale, Glendale Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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Paradise Valley Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Arizona ranking. Paradise Valley Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the large city of Phoenix.

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GateWay Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Arizona ranking. GateWay Community College is a small public school located in the large city of Phoenix.

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Best Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Southwest Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Texas 6,529
Oklahoma 771
New Mexico 346

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 28 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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