by our College Data Analytics Team
With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Most Well Attended Computer and Information Sciences Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate” ranking - to help you make that decision.
In 2020-2021, 51,681 people earned their degree in general computer and information sciences, making the major the 15th most popular in the United States.
Across the Far Western US region, there were 2,212 general computer and information sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the associate degree level specifically, there were 350 general computer and information sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $39,803 and $17,868 respectively.
This year’s “Most Well Attended Computer and Information Sciences Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate” ranking analyzed 29 colleges that offered a degree in general computer and information sciences. This ranking identifies schools that graduate the most students in general computer and information sciences.
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The computer and information sciences school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Most Well Attended Computer and Information Sciences Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate”.
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The colleges and universities below are the best for far western us region associate degree computer and information sciences students.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of the People. The school came in at #1 for the Most Well Attended Computer and Information Sciences Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate. This large school is located in Pasadena, California, and it awarded 80 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Leeward Community College. The school came in at #2 for the Most Well Attended Computer and Information Sciences Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate. Leeward CC is a medium-sized public school situated in Pearl City, Hawaii. It awarded 46 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Chemeketa Community College. The school came in at #3 for the Most Well Attended Computer and Information Sciences Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate. Chemeketa Community College is a public institution located in Salem, Oregon. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 33 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.
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Out of the 29 schools in the Most Well Attended Computer and Information Sciences Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate that were part of this year’s ranking, Long Beach City College landed the #4 spot on the list. Long Beach City College is a public institution located in Long Beach, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 30 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Central Oregon Community College. The school came in at #5 for the Most Well Attended Computer and Information Sciences Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate. Central Oregon Community College is a small school located in Bend, Oregon that handed out 28 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
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Diablo Valley College landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer and Information Sciences Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate ranking. Diablo Valley College is a fairly large school located in Pleasant Hill, California that handed out 16 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
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Cosumnes River College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer and Information Sciences Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate ranking, coming in at #6. This fairly large school is located in Sacramento, California, and it awarded 16 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
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Linn-Benton Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer and Information Sciences Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate ranking, coming in at #8. Linn-Benton Community College is a small school located in Albany, Oregon that handed out 15 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
Imperial Valley College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer and Information Sciences Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate ranking, coming in at #9. Imperial Valley College is a medium-sized public school situated in Imperial, California. It awarded 12 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Imperial Valley College General Computer & Information Sciences Report
Western Nevada College landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer and Information Sciences Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate ranking. Western Nevada College is a small public school situated in Carson City, Nevada. It awarded 11 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Western Nevada College General Computer & Information Sciences Report
Chabot College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer and Information Sciences Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate ranking, coming in at #11. Chabot College is a fairly large public school situated in Hayward, California. It awarded 9 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Chabot College General Computer & Information Sciences Report
Mt. Hood Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer and Information Sciences Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate ranking, coming in at #11. MHCC is a medium-sized school located in Gresham, Oregon that handed out 9 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Mt. Hood Community College General Computer & Information Sciences Report
Porterville College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Well Attended Computer and Information Sciences Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate list. Porterville College is located in Porterville, California and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 8 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.
Read full report on General Computer & Information Sciences at Porterville College
With a ranking of #13, Palomar College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer and Information Sciences Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate list. Located in San Marcos, California, this fairly large public school handed out 8 diplomas to qualified associates’s computer and information sciences students in 2020-2021.
Full Palomar College General Computer & Information Sciences Report
Southwestern Oregon Community College landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer and Information Sciences Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate ranking. SWOCC is located in Coos Bay, Oregon and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 5 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.
Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.
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Folsom Lake College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer and Information Sciences Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate ranking, coming in at #15. Folsom Lake College is a medium-sized public school situated in Folsom, California. It awarded 5 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Folsom Lake College General Computer & Information Sciences Report
Grossmont College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Well Attended Computer and Information Sciences Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate list. Grossmont College is a fairly large public school situated in El Cajon, California. It awarded 5 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
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Modesto Junior College landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer and Information Sciences Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate ranking. Modesto, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s computer and information sciences degrees to 5 students in 2020-2021.
Ohlone College landed the #19 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer and Information Sciences Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate ranking. Ohlone College is a public institution located in Fremont, California. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 2 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.
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With a ranking of #19, Great Basin College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer and Information Sciences Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate list. Great Basin College is located in Elko, Nevada and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.
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Glendale Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer and Information Sciences Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate ranking, coming in at #19. Glendale, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s computer and information sciences degrees to 2 students in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
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With a ranking of #22, Mt. San Antonio College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer and Information Sciences Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate list. Walnut, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s computer and information sciences degrees to 1 students in 2020-2021.
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With a ranking of #22, Mendocino College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer and Information Sciences Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate list. Mendocino College is located in Ukiah, California and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.
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MiraCosta College landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer and Information Sciences Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate ranking. MiraCosta College is a public institution located in Oceanside, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.
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Southwestern College landed the #25 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer and Information Sciences Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate ranking. Located in Chula Vista, California, this fairly large public school handed out 3 diplomas to qualified associates’s computer and information sciences students in 2020-2021.
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Monterey Peninsula College landed the #25 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer and Information Sciences Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate ranking. Monterey Peninsula College is a medium-sized school located in Monterey, California that handed out 0 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Monterey Peninsula College General Computer & Information Sciences Report
Hartnell College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer and Information Sciences Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate ranking, coming in at #25. Located in Salinas, California, this medium-sized public school awarded 0 degrees to qualified associates’s computer and information sciences students in 2020-2021.
Full Hartnell College General Computer & Information Sciences Report
Las Positas College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Computer and Information Sciences Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate ranking. Livermore, California is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s computer and information sciences degrees to 0 students in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Full Las Positas College General Computer & Information Sciences Report
Treasure Valley Community College landed the #25 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer and Information Sciences Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate ranking. Treasure Valley Community College is located in Ontario, Oregon and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 0 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.
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