by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 5 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,241 associate degrees in computer information systems to qualified students.
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The cis associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. 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:
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a quality 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.
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.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for computer information systems 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 Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US 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 computer information systems.
Leeward Community College is a wonderful choice for individuals pursuing an associate degree in computer information systems. Located in the large suburb of Pearl City, Leeward CC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in computer information systems from Leeward Community College
San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in computer information systems. Located in the city of Visalia, San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Associate students who receive their degree from the cis program make around $44,653 in their early career salary.
More information about a associate in computer information systems from San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia
It's difficult to beat Chemeketa Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in computer information systems. Chemeketa Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the large suburb of Salem.More information about a associate in computer information systems from Chemeketa Community College
Linn-Benton Community College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in computer information systems. Located in the small city of Albany, LBCC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in computer information systems from Linn-Benton Community College
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 systems from DeVry University - California
Explore the best computer information systems schools for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 192 | 719 |
| Oregon | 147 | 92 |
| Washington | 131 | 31 |
| Nevada | 112 | 23 |
| Hawaii | 59 | 80 |
One of 10 majors within the Computer & Information Sciences area of study, Computer Information Systems has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Technology | 660 |
| General Computer & Information Sciences | 581 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 1,716 |
| Information Technology | 1,006 |
| Computer Programming | 870 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 731 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 461 |
| Data Entry | 85 |
| Data Processing | 24 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | 5 |