If you pursue a associate degree in
computer information systems, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #15 most popular program in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.
College Factual reviewed 2 schools in Colorado to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of computer information systems. Combined, these schools handed out 288 associate degrees in computer information systems to qualified students.
Jump to one of the following sections: * Our Methodology
Early-Career Earnings
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their associate degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their associate degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
Other Factors We Consider
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
- Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to computer information systems students as compared to other majors.
- Major Demand - The number of computer information systems students who choose to seek a associate degree at the school.
- Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
- Student Debt - How much debt computer information systems students go into to obtain their associate degree and how well they are able to pay back that debt.
- Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized computer information systems related body.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for computer information systems students working on their associate degree.
One Size Does Not Fit All
The cis 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 the Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in Colorado.