by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 26 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of computer information systems. Combined, these schools handed out 1,796 associate degrees in computer information systems to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of computer information systems for getting your associate degree school matters. Important measures of a quality cis program can vary widely even among the top schools. 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 consider a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of associate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their associate degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
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 computer information systems students working on their associate degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list to help you make the college decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in computer information systems.
Rochester Institute of Technology is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in computer information systems. Located in the suburb of Rochester, RIT is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in computer information systems from Rochester Institute of Technology
Every student who is interested in an associate degree in computer information systems needs to check out Montgomery College. Located in the city of Rockville, Montgomery College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in computer information systems from Montgomery College
Baltimore City Community College is a great option for individuals pursuing an associate degree in computer information systems. Located in the large city of Baltimore, Baltimore City Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in computer information systems from Baltimore City Community College
Community College of Baltimore County is a good choice for individuals pursuing an associate degree in computer information systems. Located in the large suburb of Baltimore, CCBC is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in computer information systems from Community College of Baltimore County
Located in the city of Philadelphia, Community College of Philadelphia is a public college with a large student population.
Soon after graduating, cis associate recipients usually make about $21,223 in their early careers.
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AACC is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Arnold.More information about a associate in computer information systems from Anne Arundel Community College
Nassau Community College is a large public college located in the large suburb of Garden City.
Computer Information Systems associate degree recipients from Nassau Community College receive an earnings boost of around $10,495 above the typical income of computer information systems majors.
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Located in the medium-sized suburb of Hagerstown, HCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in computer information systems from Hagerstown Community College
Brookdale Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the suburb of Lincroft.
Those computer information systems students who get their associate degree from Brookdale Community College receive $3,123 more than the average cis student.
More information about a associate in computer information systems from Brookdale Community College
PGCC is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Largo.More information about a associate in computer information systems from Prince George’s Community College
Explore the best computer information systems colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 196 | 589 |
| Pennsylvania | 179 | 384 |
| New Jersey | 137 | 395 |
| Maryland | 126 | 522 |
| Delaware | 60 | 98 |
Computer Information Systems is one of 10 different types of Computer & Information Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Computer & Information Sciences | 1,316 |
| Information Technology | 477 |
| Informatics | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Technology | 1,271 |
| Computer Science | 798 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 306 |
| Information Science | 260 |
| Computer Programming | 214 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 166 |
| Data Processing | 81 |
| Other Computer & Information Sciences | 32 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | 9 |
| Data Entry | 7 |