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2022 Best Value CIS Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

76 Ranked Colleges
3,529 Degrees Awarded
$4,800 Avg Net Price*
Best Value CIS Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value CIS Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Computer Information Systems is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 10th of all the majors we analyze. In 2019-2020, 81,384 degrees were awarded to students with this major. In 2017-2018, computer information systems graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $51,664 and had an average of $26,071 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 27,948 computer information systems graduates with average earnings and debt of $45,020 and $25,465 respectively. At the associate degree level specifically, there were 3,529 computer information systems graduates with average earnings and debt of $31,631 and $18,547 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value CIS Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking analyzed 76 colleges that offered a degree in computer information systems. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality computer information systems programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the computer information systems program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value CIS Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value CIS Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 25 Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for Computer Information Systems (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Wake Technical Community College

Raleigh, North Carolina

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Wake Technical Community College. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value CIS Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, this large public school awarded 182 diplomas to qualified associates’s CIS students in 2019-2020.

Wake Technical Community College also took the #1 spot in our “Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $4,607 for Southeast Region Associate Degree CIS students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Wake Technical Community College.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Wake Technical Community College

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Florida State College at Jacksonville. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value CIS Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. This large school is located in Jacksonville, Florida, and it awarded 39 associates’s CIS degrees in 2019-2020.

FSCJ also made our “Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #14. It costs about $2,126 for Southeast Region Associate Degree CIS students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend FSCJ.

Full Florida State College at Jacksonville Computer Information Systems Report

#6 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Hillsborough Community College. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value CIS Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Tampa, Florida is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s CIS degrees to 22 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at HCC, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend HCC is $3,203 for Southeast Region Associate Degree CIS students whose families make $0-$30k.

Full Hillsborough Community College Computer Information Systems Report

#4

Durham Technical Community College

Durham, North Carolina
#8 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Durham Technical Community College. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value CIS Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Durham Technical Community College is a public institution located in Durham, North Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 38 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Durham Technical Community College also took the #8 spot in our “Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $6,563 for Southeast Region Associate Degree CIS students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Durham Technical Community College.

Since the school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read more about Computer Information Systems at Durham Technical Community College

#5

Nashville State Community College

Nashville, Tennessee

Out of the 76 schools in the Best Value CIS Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Nashville State Community College landed the #5 spot on the list. Nashville State Community College is a public institution located in Nashville, Tennessee. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 55 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Nashville State Community College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It costs about $7,139 for southeast region associate degree cis students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Nashville State Community College.

Read more about Computer Information Systems at Nashville State Community College

#6

Fayetteville Technical Community College

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Fayetteville Technical Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value CIS Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Fayetteville Technical Community College is located in Fayetteville, North Carolina and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 65 associates’s CIS degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at FTCC, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $4,126 for southeast region associate degree cis students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Fayetteville Technical Community College.

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#7

St Petersburg College

Clearwater, Florida
#23 in overall quality

St Petersburg College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value CIS Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. St Petersburg College is a public institution located in Clearwater, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 31 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region associate degree cis students whose families make $0-$30k list, SPC has also earned the #23 rank in our “Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $1,454 for southeast region associate degree cis students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend St Petersburg College.

Full St Petersburg College Computer Information Systems Report

#8

Central Piedmont Community College

Charlotte, North Carolina

With a ranking of #8, Central Piedmont Community College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value CIS Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Charlotte, North Carolina, this fairly large public school handed out 61 degrees to qualified associates’s CIS students in 2019-2020.

Central Piedmont Community College also made our “Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #5. It costs about $5,937 for Southeast Region Associate Degree CIS students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Central Piedmont Community College.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Central Piedmont Community College

Northern Virginia Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value CIS Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This large school is located in Annandale, Virginia, and it awarded 432 associates’s CIS degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region associate degree cis students whose families make $0-$30k list, Northern Virginia Community College has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Northern Virginia Community College is $8,175 for Southeast Region Associate Degree CIS students whose families make $0-$30k.

Full Northern Virginia Community College Computer Information Systems Report

#10

Tidewater Community College

Norfolk, Virginia

Tidewater Community College landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value CIS Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Tidewater Community College is located in Norfolk, Virginia and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 89 associates’s CIS degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Tidewater Community College, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Tidewater Community College is $6,721 for southeast region associate degree cis students whose families make $0-$30k.

Read more about Computer Information Systems at Tidewater Community College

#11

Valencia College

Orlando, Florida

With a ranking of #11, Valencia College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value CIS Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Valencia College is a large school located in Orlando, Florida that handed out 56 associates’s CIS degrees in 2019-2020.

Valencia College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It costs about $4,870 for Southeast Region Associate Degree CIS students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Valencia College.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Valencia College

#12

Pellissippi State Community College

Knoxville, Tennessee

Pellissippi State Community College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value CIS Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Pellissippi State Community College is a medium-sized school located in Knoxville, Tennessee that handed out 52 associates’s CIS degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region associate degree cis students whose families make $0-$30k list, Pellissippi State Community College has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $4,880 for southeast region associate degree cis students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Pellissippi State Community College.

Full Pellissippi State Community College Computer Information Systems Report

#13

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College

Salisbury, North Carolina

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value CIS Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #13. Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is located in Salisbury, North Carolina and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 24 associates’s CIS degrees to qualified students.

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College also took the #24 spot in our “Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $2,710 for southeast region associate degree cis students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Rowan-Cabarrus Community College.

Read more about Computer Information Systems at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College

John C Calhoun State Community College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value CIS Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #14. Tanner, Alabama is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s CIS degrees to 43 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region associate degree cis students whose families make $0-$30k list, Calhoun Community College has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $3,904 for southeast region associate degree cis students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend John C Calhoun State Community College.

Full John C Calhoun State Community College Computer Information Systems Report

Elizabethtown Community and Technical College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value CIS Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #15. Elizabethtown Community and Technical College is located in Elizabethtown, Kentucky and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 40 associates’s CIS degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region associate degree cis students whose families make $0-$30k list, Elizabethtown Community and Technical College has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Elizabethtown Community and Technical College is $4,269 for Southeast Region Associate Degree CIS students whose families make $0-$30k.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College

#16

Thomas Nelson Community College

Hampton, Virginia

Thomas Nelson Community College landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value CIS Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Hampton, Virginia, and it awarded 42 associates’s CIS degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region associate degree cis students whose families make $0-$30k list, TNCC has also earned the #18 rank in our “Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Thomas Nelson Community College is $5,696 for Southeast Region Associate Degree CIS students whose families make $0-$30k.

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#17

Indian River State College

Fort Pierce, Florida

Indian River State College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value CIS Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Indian River State College is a fairly large public school situated in Fort Pierce, Florida. It awarded 39 associates’s CIS degrees in 2019-2020.

The estimated yearly cost for Indian River State College is $1,402 for Southeast Region Associate Degree CIS students whose families make $0-$30k.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Indian River State College

#18

Reynolds Community College

Richmond, Virginia

With a ranking of #18, Reynolds Community College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value CIS Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Reynolds Community College is located in Richmond, Virginia and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 25 associates’s CIS degrees to qualified students.

Reynolds Community College also made our “Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #22. It costs about $5,107 for southeast region associate degree cis students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Reynolds Community College.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Reynolds Community College

Bluegrass Community and Technical College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value CIS Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Bluegrass Community and Technical College is a fairly large school located in Lexington, Kentucky that handed out 39 associates’s CIS degrees in 2019-2020.

The yearly cost to attend Bluegrass Community and Technical College is $4,615 for Southeast Region Associate Degree CIS students whose families make $0-$30k.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Bluegrass Community and Technical College

Gateway Community and Technical College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value CIS Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Florence, Kentucky is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s CIS degrees to 29 students in 2019-2020.

The estimated yearly cost for Gateway is $4,729 for Southeast Region Associate Degree CIS students whose families make $0-$30k.

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Jefferson Community and Technical College landed the #21 spot on the 2022 Best Value CIS Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Jefferson Community and Technical College is a public institution located in Louisville, Kentucky. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 35 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Jefferson Community and Technical College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #25 on our “Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The yearly cost to attend Jefferson Community and Technical College is $4,936 for Southeast Region Associate Degree CIS students whose families make $0-$30k.

Read more about Computer Information Systems at Jefferson Community and Technical College

#22

Volunteer State Community College

Gallatin, Tennessee

Volunteer State Community College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value CIS Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Gallatin, Tennessee is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s CIS degrees to 54 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at VSCC, the school also landed the #21 spot in our “Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $6,368 for Southeast Region Associate Degree CIS students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend VSCC.

Full VSCC Computer Information Systems Report

#23

Miami Dade College

Miami, Florida

Miami Dade College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value CIS Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Miami, Florida, this large public school handed out 28 degrees to qualified associates’s CIS students in 2019-2020.

The estimated yearly cost for Miami Dade College is $4,471 for Southeast Region Associate Degree CIS students whose families make $0-$30k.

Full Miami Dade College Computer Information Systems Report

#24

East Mississippi Community College

Scooba, Mississippi

With a ranking of #24, East Mississippi Community College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value CIS Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Scooba, Mississippi, this small public school handed out 18 diplomas to qualified associates’s CIS students in 2019-2020.

The estimated yearly cost for EMCC is $5,288 for southeast region associate degree cis students whose families make $0-$30k.

Full East Mississippi Community College Computer Information Systems Report

#25

Chattanooga State Community College

Chattanooga, Tennessee

With a ranking of #25, Chattanooga State Community College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value CIS Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Chattanooga, Tennessee is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s CIS degrees to 29 students in 2019-2020.

The estimated yearly cost for Chattanooga State Community College is $5,986 for southeast region associate degree cis students whose families make $0-$30k.

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References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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