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2022 Best Value CIS Schools for an Associate For Those Making $30-$48k

191 Ranked Colleges
10,036 Degrees Awarded
$5,500 Avg Net Price*
Best Value CIS Schools for an Associate For Those Making $30-$48k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value CIS Schools for an Associate For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

With 81,384 degrees handed out in 2019-2020, computer information systems is the 10th most popular major in the United States. In 2017-2018, computer information systems graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $51,664 and had an average of $26,071 in loans still to pay off.

At the associate degree level specifically, there were 10,036 computer information systems graduates with average earnings and debt of $33,082 and $17,678 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value CIS Schools for an Associate For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking analyzed 191 colleges that offered a degree in computer information systems. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality computer information systems programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the computer information systems program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value CIS Schools for an Associate For Those Making $30-$48k

The colleges and universities below are the best for associate degree cis students whose families make $30-$48k.

Top 25 Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for Computer Information Systems (Income $30-$48k)

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Metropolitan Community College. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value CIS Schools for an Associate For Those Making $30-$48k list. This fairly large school is located in Omaha, Nebraska, and it awarded 94 associates’s CIS degrees in 2019-2020.

MCC also took the #4 spot in our “Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Metropolitan Community College is $2,963 for Associate Degree CIS students whose families make $30-$48k.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at MCC

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Austin Community College District. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value CIS Schools for an Associate For Those Making $30-$48k. This large school is located in Austin, Texas, and it awarded 146 associates’s CIS degrees in 2019-2020.

Austin Community College District also took the #3 spot in our “Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Austin Community College District is $4,362 for associate degree cis students whose families make $30-$48k.

Read more about Computer Information Systems at Austin Community College District

#3

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City, Utah

Out of the 191 schools in the Best Value CIS Schools for an Associate For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Salt Lake Community College landed the #3 spot on the list. This large school is located in Salt Lake City, Utah, and it awarded 158 associates’s CIS degrees in 2019-2020.

Salt Lake Community College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools” list. The estimated yearly cost for Salt Lake Community College is $6,329 for associate degree cis students whose families make $30-$48k.

Full Salt Lake Community College Computer Information Systems Report

#4

Wake Technical Community College

Raleigh, North Carolina

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Wake Technical Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value CIS Schools for an Associate For Those Making $30-$48k list. Raleigh, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s CIS degrees to 182 students in 2019-2020.

Wake Technical Community College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools” list. The yearly cost to attend Wake Technical Community College is $5,307 for associate degree cis students whose families make $30-$48k.

Full Wake Technical Community College Computer Information Systems Report

#2 in overall quality

Out of the 191 schools in the Best Value CIS Schools for an Associate For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Community College of Baltimore County landed the #5 spot on the list. Community College of Baltimore County is located in Baltimore, Maryland and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 51 associates’s CIS degrees to qualified students.

CCBC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools” list. The estimated yearly cost for CCBC is $7,539 for Associate Degree CIS students whose families make $30-$48k.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Community College of Baltimore County

#6

South Texas College

McAllen, Texas

South Texas College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value CIS Schools for an Associate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #6. South Texas College is located in McAllen, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 48 associates’s CIS degrees to qualified students.

The estimated yearly cost for South Texas College is $1,390 for Associate Degree CIS students whose families make $30-$48k.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at South Texas College

Southeast Community College Area came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value CIS Schools for an Associate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Southeast Community College is a medium-sized school located in Lincoln, Nebraska that handed out 53 associates’s CIS degrees in 2019-2020.

Southeast Community College also made our “Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools” list, coming in at #15. The yearly cost to attend Southeast Community College is $7,573 for Associate Degree CIS students whose families make $30-$48k.

Full Southeast Community College Area Computer Information Systems Report

Tarrant County College District ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value CIS Schools for an Associate For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Fort Worth, Texas, this large public school handed out 96 degrees to qualified associates’s CIS students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our associate degree cis students whose families make $30-$48k list, Tarrant County College has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Tarrant County College is $5,742 for associate degree cis students whose families make $30-$48k.

Read more about Computer Information Systems at Tarrant County College District

Borough of Manhattan Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value CIS Schools for an Associate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in New York, New York, this large public school handed out 128 diplomas to qualified associates’s CIS students in 2019-2020.

BMCC also made our “Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools” list, coming in at #10. The estimated yearly cost for BMCC is $5,871 for Associate Degree CIS students whose families make $30-$48k.

Read more about Computer Information Systems at Borough of Manhattan Community College

#10

Nashville State Community College

Nashville, Tennessee

With a ranking of #10, Nashville State Community College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value CIS Schools for an Associate For Those Making $30-$48k list. Nashville State Community College is a medium-sized school located in Nashville, Tennessee that handed out 55 associates’s CIS degrees in 2019-2020.

Nashville State Community College also took the #11 spot in our “Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools” ranking. It costs about $7,460 for associate degree cis students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Nashville State Community College.

Full Nashville State Community College Computer Information Systems Report

#11

Erie Community College

Buffalo, New York

Erie Community College ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value CIS Schools for an Associate For Those Making $30-$48k list. This medium-sized school is located in Buffalo, New York, and it awarded 50 associates’s CIS degrees in 2019-2020.

Erie Community College excels when it comes to CIS quality. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category. The yearly cost to attend Erie Community College is $4,973 for Associate Degree CIS students whose families make $30-$48k.

Full Erie Community College Computer Information Systems Report

#12

Central Piedmont Community College

Charlotte, North Carolina

Central Piedmont Community College landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value CIS Schools for an Associate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Central Piedmont Community College is a public institution located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 61 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our associate degree cis students whose families make $30-$48k list, Central Piedmont Community College has also earned the #21 rank in our “Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools” ranking. It costs about $6,336 for associate degree cis students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Central Piedmont Community College.

Full Central Piedmont Community College Computer Information Systems Report

New York City College of Technology came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value CIS Schools for an Associate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Brooklyn, New York, this fairly large public school handed out 119 diplomas to qualified associates’s CIS students in 2019-2020.

City Tech excels when it comes to CIS quality. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category. The estimated yearly cost for City Tech is $4,390 for Associate Degree CIS students whose families make $30-$48k.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at City Tech

#14

Florida State College at Jacksonville

Jacksonville, Florida

Florida State College at Jacksonville ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value CIS Schools for an Associate For Those Making $30-$48k list. This large school is located in Jacksonville, Florida, and it awarded 39 associates’s CIS degrees in 2019-2020.

It costs about $3,680 for associate degree cis students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Florida State College at Jacksonville.

Read more about Computer Information Systems at FSCJ

#15

Durham Technical Community College

Durham, North Carolina
Top 20% in overall quality

Durham Technical Community College landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value CIS Schools for an Associate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Durham Technical Community College is a small school located in Durham, North Carolina that handed out 38 associates’s CIS degrees in 2019-2020.

Durham Technical Community College excels when it comes to CIS quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our “Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools” list. The estimated yearly cost for Durham Technical Community College is $6,678 for associate degree cis students whose families make $30-$48k.

The student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Read more about Computer Information Systems at Durham Technical Community College

#16

Central New Mexico Community College

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Central New Mexico Community College landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value CIS Schools for an Associate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Central New Mexico Community College is a public institution located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The school has a large population, and it awarded 78 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

The yearly cost to attend CNM is $3,626 for associate degree cis students whose families make $30-$48k.

Full Central New Mexico Community College Computer Information Systems Report

Top 25% in overall quality

Brigham Young University - Idaho landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value CIS Schools for an Associate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. This large school is located in Rexburg, Idaho, and it awarded 6 associates’s CIS degrees in 2019-2020.

The estimated yearly cost for Brigham Young University - Idaho is $3,595 for associate degree cis students whose families make $30-$48k.

The low student loan default rate of 3.2% 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%.

Read more about Computer Information Systems at BYU - I

#18

Northern Essex Community College

Haverhill, Massachusetts

Northern Essex Community College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value CIS Schools for an Associate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #18. NECC is a small public school situated in Haverhill, Massachusetts. It awarded 34 associates’s CIS degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at NECC, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Northern Essex Community College is $7,723 for associate degree cis students whose families make $30-$48k.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at NECC

#19

Fayetteville Technical Community College

Fayetteville, North Carolina

With a ranking of #19, Fayetteville Technical Community College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value CIS Schools for an Associate For Those Making $30-$48k list. Fayetteville, North Carolina is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s CIS degrees to 65 students in 2019-2020.

It costs about $5,018 for associate degree cis students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Fayetteville Technical Community College.

Read more about Computer Information Systems at FTCC

Top 25% in overall quality

Suffolk County Community College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value CIS Schools for an Associate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #20. Selden, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s CIS degrees to 37 students in 2019-2020.

It costs about $4,371 for associate degree cis students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Suffolk County Community College.

Full Suffolk County Community College Computer Information Systems Report

Northern Virginia Community College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value CIS Schools for an Associate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Northern Virginia Community College is a public institution located in Annandale, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 432 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Northern Virginia Community College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools” list. The yearly cost to attend Northern Virginia Community College is $8,818 for associate degree cis students whose families make $30-$48k.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Northern Virginia Community College

#22

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, Indiana

Ivy Tech Community College landed the #22 spot on the 2022 Best Value CIS Schools for an Associate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Indianapolis, Indiana is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s CIS degrees to 234 students in 2019-2020.

Ivy Tech Community College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #23 on our “Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools” list. The estimated yearly cost for Ivy Tech Community College is $6,170 for associate degree cis students whose families make $30-$48k.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Ivy Tech Community College

#23

Oklahoma City Community College

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

With a ranking of #23, Oklahoma City Community College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value CIS Schools for an Associate For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, this fairly large public school awarded 66 diplomas to qualified associates’s CIS students in 2019-2020.

The estimated yearly cost for OCCC is $5,981 for Associate Degree CIS students whose families make $30-$48k.

Full OCCC Computer Information Systems Report

#24

Queensborough Community College

Bayside, New York
Top 20% in overall quality

Queensborough Community College ranked #24 on this year’s Best Value CIS Schools for an Associate For Those Making $30-$48k list. Queensborough Community College is located in Bayside, New York and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 38 associates’s CIS degrees to qualified students.

QCC excels when it comes to CIS quality. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in that analysis. It costs about $5,133 for associate degree cis students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend QCC.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at QCC

#25

Lehigh Carbon Community College

Schnecksville, Pennsylvania
Top 25% in overall quality

With a ranking of #25, Lehigh Carbon Community College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value CIS Schools for an Associate For Those Making $30-$48k list. This medium-sized school is located in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 25 associates’s CIS degrees in 2019-2020.

It costs about $5,800 for Associate Degree CIS students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Lehigh Carbon Community College.

Full Lehigh Carbon Community College Computer Information Systems Report

Rest of the Best 29 in Best Value CIS Schools for an Associate For Those Making $30-$48k

Not only did these schools make the top 29 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

#26

St Petersburg College

Clearwater, Florida
#27

Tidewater Community College

Norfolk, Virginia
#28

Valencia College

Orlando, Florida

Notes and References

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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