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by our College Data Analytics Team
Computer Information Systems is the #27 most popular major in California with 2,056 bachelor's degrees awarded in <nil>. This means that 4.8% of the degrees earned in the country were from a school in the state.
This year's Best Computer Information Systems Colleges for Non-Traditional Students in California ranking analyzed 10 colleges that offered a bachelor's degree in cis. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent computer information systems programs, but they also offer a lot of support to non-traditional students.
To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as affordability, and overall quality of the computer information systems program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best CIS Schools for Non-Traditional Students list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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The following schools top our list of the Best Computer Information Systems Colleges for Non-Traditional Students.
The #2 spot in this year's ranking belongs to California State University - Chico. Chico State is a large public school located in the midsize city of Chico. Chico State also made our Best Colleges for Computer Information Systems in California list, coming in at #2.
About 2.2% of Chico State students default on their loans in three years, which is lower than average. There are approximately 10,804 students at Chico State that take at least one class online. 2,083 of Chico State students are attending part time.
Full Computer Information Systems at California State University - Chico Report
Our rankings recognize University of California - Irvine as the #3 school in this year's rankings. UC Irvine is a fairly large public school located in the city of Irvine. As a testament to the quality of education offered at UC Irvine, the school also landed the #1 rank in our Best Colleges for Computer Information Systems in California ranking.
About 0.6% of UC Irvine students default on their loans in three years, which is lower than average. Approximately 23,448 students take at least one class online at UC Irvine. 1,201 students are part time.
Read full report on Computer Information Systems at University of California - Irvine
Our rankings recognize California State University - Los Angeles as the #4 school in this year's rankings. Located in the large city of Los Angeles, Cal State LA is a public college with a fairly large student population. Cal State LA not only placed well in our non-traditional rankings. It is also #9 on our Best Colleges for Computer Information Systems in California list.
About 1.7% of Cal State LA students default on their loans in three years, which is lower than average. Approximately 16,268 students take at least one class online at Cal State LA. 5,425 of Cal State LA students are attending part time.
Full Computer Information Systems at California State University - Los Angeles Report
California State University - San Bernardino landed the #5 spot in our 2021 best computer information systems schools for non-traditional students. Located in the city of San Bernardino, CSUSB is a public college with a large student population. As a testament to the quality of education offered at CSUSB, the school also landed the #5 rank in our Best Colleges for Computer Information Systems in California ranking.
The student loan default rate at CSUSB is lower than is typical, just 1.8% of students default in three years. There are approximately 11,874 students at CSUSB that take at least one class online. 4,301 of CSUSB students are attending part time.
Read full report on Computer Information Systems at California State University - San Bernardino
California State University - Northridge earned the #6 spot in our 2021 rankings. Located in the city of Northridge, CSUN is a public school with a very large student population. CSUN not only placed well in our non-traditional rankings. It is also #7 on our Best Colleges for Computer Information Systems in California list.
The student loan default rate at CSUN is lower than is typical, just 1.7% of students default in three years. 28,617 of CSUN students are exclusively distance learners. 9,164 of CSUN students are attending part time.
Read full report on Computer Information Systems at California State University - Northridge
California State University - Channel Islands earned the #7 spot in our 2021 rankings. CSUCI is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Camarillo. As a testament to the quality of education offered at CSUCI, the school also landed the #4 rank in our Best Colleges for Computer Information Systems in California ranking.
The school has a low student loan default rate of 1.5%. There are approximately 4,439 students at CSUCI that take at least one class online. About 1,762 of the students at CSUCI are attending part time.
Full Computer Information Systems at California State University - Channel Islands Report
The #8 spot in this year's ranking belongs to California State University - Monterey Bay. Located in the midsize suburb of Seaside, CSUMB is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. In addition to being on our best for non-traditional students list, CSUMB has also earned the #6 rank in our Best Colleges for Computer Information Systems in California ranking.
The student loan default rate at CSUMB is lower than is typical, just 1.7% of students default in three years. Approximately 5,082 students take at least one class online at CSUMB. There are roughly 1,046 part time students in attendance at CSUMB.
Full Computer Information Systems at California State University - Monterey Bay Report
The #9 spot in this year's ranking belongs to California State University - Dominguez Hills. CSUDH is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Carson.
About 0.8% of CSUDH students default on their loans in three years, which is lower than average. 13,048 students at CSUDH are exclusively online. 4,819 of CSUDH students are attending part time.
Read full report on Computer Information Systems at California State University - Dominguez Hills
Azusa Pacific University landed the #10 spot in our 2021 best computer information systems schools for non-traditional students. Azusa Pacific is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Azusa. In addition to being on our best for non-traditional students list, Azusa Pacific has also earned the #3 rank in our Best Colleges for Computer Information Systems in California ranking.
The school has a low student loan default rate of 1.1%. There are approximately 1,851 students at Azusa Pacific that take at least one class online. About 2,771 of the students at Azusa Pacific are attending part time.
Explore all the Best Computer Information Systems Colleges for Non-Traditional Students in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Washington | 1,288 |
| Oregon | 182 |
| Nevada | 78 |
| Hawaii | 61 |
Computer Information Systems is one of 10 different types of Computer & Information Sciences programs to choose from.
Footnotes
*Avg Cost is for the top 10 schools only.
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