by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 20 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for general computer & information sciences students pursuing a associate degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,192 associate degrees in general computer & information sciences during the 2022-2023 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of general computer & information sciences for getting your associate degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for general computer & information sciences students working on their associate degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best General Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in general computer & information sciences.
Northern Virginia Community College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in general computer & information sciences. Northern Virginia Community College is a very large public college located in the large suburb of Annandale.More information about a associate in general computer & information sciences from Northern Virginia Community College
Gateway Community and Technical College is a great option for students pursuing an associate degree in general computer & information sciences. Gateway is a small public college located in the large suburb of Florence.More information about a associate in general computer & information sciences from Gateway Community and Technical College
It is difficult to beat Thomas Nelson Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in general computer & information sciences. TNCC is a moderately-sized public college located in the suburb of Hampton.More information about a associate in general computer & information sciences from Thomas Nelson Community College
West Kentucky Community and Technical College is a wonderful decision for individuals pursuing an associate degree in general computer & information sciences. Located in the small city of Paducah, West Kentucky Community and Technical College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in general computer & information sciences from West Kentucky Community and Technical College
Located in the rural area of Owensboro, Owensboro Community and Technical College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in general computer & information sciences from Owensboro Community and Technical College
Virginia Western Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the small city of Roanoke.More information about a associate in general computer & information sciences from Virginia Western Community College
Located in the city of Ashland, ACTC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in general computer & information sciences from Ashland Community and Technical College
Jefferson Community and Technical College is a large public college located in the large city of Louisville.More information about a associate in general computer & information sciences from Jefferson Community and Technical College
Germanna Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the rural area of Locust Grove.More information about a associate in general computer & information sciences from Germanna Community College
Located in the city of Tanner, Calhoun Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in general computer & information sciences from John C Calhoun State Community College
Explore the best general computer & information sciences schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 272 | 10 |
| Florida | 232 | 4 |
| Georgia | 217 | 23 |
| West Virginia | 180 | 1 |
| Tennessee | 170 | 21 |
| Arkansas | 161 | 82 |
| Virginia | 158 | 389 |
| Kentucky | 129 | 333 |
| Louisiana | 124 | 6 |
| Alabama | 109 | 247 |
One of 5 majors within the Computer Information Systems area of study, General Computer & Information Sciences has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Technology | 2,746 |
| Other Computer & Information Sciences | 44 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 1 |