by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 5 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in California ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 3,718 associate degrees in computer & information sciences during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Your choice of computer & information sciences for getting your associate degree school matters. Important measures of a quality computer & information sciences program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
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.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for computer & information sciences students working on their associate degree.
The computer & 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 the Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in California.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for computer & information sciences students seeking a an associate degree.
MTI College is a good decision for students interested in an associate degree in computer & information sciences. Located in the suburb of Sacramento, MTI College is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from MTI College
It's hard to beat Academy of Art University if you wish to pursue an associate degree in computer & information sciences. Located in the large city of San Francisco, Academy of Art University is a private for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Academy of Art University
Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in computer & information sciences has to take a look at San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia. Located in the rural area of Visalia, San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia is a private for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia
Asher College is a good choice for students interested in an associate degree in computer & information sciences. Located in the large suburb of Sacramento, Asher College is a private for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Asher College
Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in computer & information sciences has to look into DeVry University - California. Located in the medium-sized city of Ontario, DeVry University - California is a private for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from DeVry University - California
Laurus College is a small private for-profit college located in the small city of San Luis Obispo.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Laurus College
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| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 35 | 371 |
| Nevada | 35 | 140 |
| Washington | 33 | 1,142 |
| Hawaii | 24 | 133 |
| Alaska | 22 | 29 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 1,291 |
| Computer Information Systems | 719 |
| Computer Programming | 542 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 457 |
| Information Technology | 408 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 195 |
| Data Entry | 69 |
| Other Computer & Information Sciences | 36 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communications Technologies & Support | 720 |
