by our College Data Analytics Team
Computer Information Systems is the #14 most popular major in the country with 5,415,716 bachelor's degrees awarded in 2021-2022. Of those degrees, 753,263 went to students in the Middle Atlantic region of the United States.
For this year's Best Value Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Computer Information Systems in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, we looked at 78 colleges that offer a bachelor's in cis. When talking about the 'best value', we do not simply mean those with the lowest price. Instead, we are looking at those cis schools that offer a high quality educational experience at a price lower than expected.
When calculating average cost, we take tuition, fees, room and board, books and supplies, and other related expenses into account. We then subtract the average financial aid award. The is meant to give you an idea of how much money you'll need to pay out-of-pocket through loans, external scholarships, or other methods. Your cost may be different from the average one, depending on your income and other factors.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Value CIS Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BS in Computer Information Systems
Use technology to drive crucial business strategies with the online BS in Computer Information Systems program at Southern New Hampshire University.
BS in Information Technologies
Build the digital know-how required to become a leader in technology with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
AS in Information Technologies
Gain the specialized knowledge and critical-thinking skills required to begin a career in tech with this online associate degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
Check out the cis programs at these schools if you want to get the best value for your money.
The #1 spot in this year's ranking belongs to University of Maryland Global Campus. UMGC is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Adelphi. UMGC excels when it comes to quality. It's ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Computer Information Systems Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list.
When students graduate in a lesser amount of time, they can save thousands of dollars.
Read full report on Computer Information Systems at University of Maryland Global Campus
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania earned the #2 spot in our 2024 rankings. Located in the distant town of Slippery Rock, SRU is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
The average amount of time it takes for a student to receive their degree at SRU is 4.2 years, and on average, the annual cost to attend the school is $20,964. Putting this cost and the average time to graduate together, we find that the average amount you’ll pay to get a bachelor’s degree from SRU is $88,678. The sooner a student graduates, the more money they can save.
Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Our rankings recognize Wilmington University as the #3 school in this year's rankings. Wilmington University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of New Castle.
When students graduate in a lesser amount of time, they can save thousands of dollars.
Full Computer Information Systems at Wilmington University Report
West Chester University of Pennsylvania earned the #4 spot in our 2024 rankings. WCUPA is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of West Chester.
At WCUPA, the average time it takes a student to graduate is 4.3 years, and the yearly average cost to attend the school is $30,179. Putting this cost and the average time to graduate together, we find that the average amount you’ll pay to get a bachelor’s degree from WCUPA is $130,977. The sooner a student graduates, the more money they can save.
Full Computer Information Systems at West Chester University of Pennsylvania Report
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania earned the #5 spot in our 2024 rankings. Located in the town of Kutztown, Kutztown University is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
The average student at Kutztown University graduates in less than 4.3 years, and the average full-time cost to attend the school is around $25,291. Putting this cost and the average time to graduate together, we find that the average amount you’ll pay to get a bachelor’s degree from Kutztown University is $109,763. When students graduate in a lesser amount of time, they can save thousands of dollars.
Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Brooklyn College earned the #6 spot in our 2024 rankings. Brooklyn College is a large public school located in the large city of Brooklyn.
Graduating sooner can prevent you from having to pay more money out of pocket.
Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Brooklyn College
The #7 spot in this year's ranking belongs to Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus. Located in the distant town of Indiana, IUP is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
At IUP, the average time it takes a student to graduate is 4.3 years, and the estimated yearly cost for the school is $26,618. When we combine these numbers, we estimate that the cost to get a bachelor’s degree from IUP is $114,724. Graduating sooner can prevent you from having to pay more money out of pocket.
Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus
Towson University landed the #8 spot in our 2024 rankings for best value computer information systems schools. Towson is a large public school located in the city of Towson.
It takes about 4.4 years for the average student at Towson to complete their degree, and the yearly average cost to attend the school is $29,725. When we combine these numbers, we estimate that the cost to get a bachelor’s degree from Towson is $130,196. Graduating sooner can prevent you from having to pay more money out of pocket.
Full Computer Information Systems at Towson University Report
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania earned the #9 spot in our 2024 rankings. Located in the small city of East Stroudsburg, East Stroudsburg University is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
The average amount of time it takes for a student to receive their degree at East Stroudsburg University is 4.3 years, and the yearly average cost to attend the school is $26,608. Putting this cost and the average time to graduate together, we find that the average amount you’ll pay to get a bachelor’s degree from East Stroudsburg University is $114,680. When students graduate in a lesser amount of time, they can save thousands of dollars.
Read full report on Computer Information Systems at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
Our rankings recognize Montclair State University as the #10 school in this year's rankings. Located in the large suburb of Montclair, Montclair State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
It takes the average student at Montclair State about 4.4 years to graduate, and it costs about $28,288 per year to attend the school. Putting this cost and the average time to graduate together, we find that the average amount you’ll pay to get a bachelor’s degree from Montclair State is $124,184. If you can shave even one term off your degree, you can save a substantial amount of money.
Full Computer Information Systems at Montclair State University Report
Learn about other programs related to Computer Information Systems that might interest you.
BA in Information Technologies
Gain a well-rounded education while preparing for a career in IT with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
BS in Computer Science - Information Security
Get a hands-on, practical approach to developing secure software. Explore the current landscape of vulnerabilities, risks and security disciplines in the field of computer science by earning your information security degree online from SNHU.
BS in Computer Information Systems - Networking and Security
Pair business and tech savvy with a foundation in cyber security with this specialized online bachelor's program at Southern New Hampshire University.
Explore the best computer information systems schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New York | 2,269 |
| Pennsylvania | 2,110 |
| Maryland | 1,138 |
| New Jersey | 1,899 |
| Delaware | 127 |
| District of Columbia | 103 |
One of 10 majors within the Computer & Information Sciences area of study, Computer Information Systems has other similar majors worth exploring.
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
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