517
Ranked Colleges
88,434
Degrees Awarded
$9,900
Avg Net Price*
It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value CIS Schools” ranking is part of that endeavor.
Computer Information Systems is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 9th of all the majors we analyze. In 2020-2021, 88,434 degrees were awarded to students with this major. In 2019-2020, computer information systems graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $54,066 and had an average of $26,787 in loans still to pay off.
For this year’s “Best Value CIS Schools” ranking, we looked at 517 colleges that offer 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. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.
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Best Value CIS Schools
The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value CIS Schools.
Out of the 517 schools in the Best Value CIS Schools that were part of this year’s ranking, Metropolitan Community College landed the #1 spot on the list. This fairly large school is located in Omaha, Nebraska, and it awarded 134 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.
MCC also claimed a top spot on our “Best Computer Information Systems Schools” list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in that analysis. It costs about $4,315 for cis students per year to attend Metropolitan Community College.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 5.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Metropolitan Community College
Out of the 517 schools in the Best Value CIS Schools that were part of this year’s ranking, Western Governors University landed the #2 spot on the list. Western Governors University is located in Salt Lake City, Utah and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,312 ’s CIS degrees to qualified students.
On top of its placing in this ranking, WGU also did well on our “Best Computer Information Systems Schools” list. It’s in the top [COLLEGE_QUALITY_PECTENTILE_ALL_LEVES]% of all schools in this category. The estimated yearly cost for WGU is $9,969 for CIS students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full WGU Computer Information Systems Report
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Phoenix - Arizona. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value CIS Schools. University of Phoenix - Arizona is a private for-profit institution located in Tempe, Arizona. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1,507 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
On top of its placing in this ranking, UOPX - Arizona also did well on our “Best Computer Information Systems Schools” list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in that analysis. It costs about $13,038 for CIS students per year to attend UOPX - Arizona.
Read full report on Computer Information Systems at University of Phoenix - Arizona
Out of the 517 schools in the Best Value CIS Schools that were part of this year’s ranking, Brigham Young University - Idaho landed the #4 spot on the list. Rexburg, Idaho is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s CIS degrees to 173 students in 2020-2021.
The estimated yearly cost for Brigham Young University - Idaho is $6,698 for cis students.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Full Brigham Young University - Idaho Computer Information Systems Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Ivy Tech Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value CIS Schools list. Ivy Tech Community College is located in Indianapolis, Indiana and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 594 ’s CIS degrees to qualified students.
Ivy Tech Community College excels when it comes to CIS quality. It’s in the top [COLLEGE_QUALITY_PECTENTILE_ALL_LEVES]% of all schools in this category. The yearly cost to attend Ivy Tech Community College is $7,669 for cis students.
Full Ivy Tech Community College Computer Information Systems Report
Brigham Young University - Provo ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value CIS Schools list. This large school is located in Provo, Utah, and it awarded 60 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on this list, BYU is in the top on our “Best Computer Information Systems Schools” list. It’s in the top [COLLEGE_QUALITY_PECTENTILE_ALL_LEVES]% of all schools in this category. It costs about $13,474 for cis students per year to attend Brigham Young University - Provo.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full BYU Computer Information Systems Report
Bunker Hill Community College did quite well in the 2023 Best Value CIS Schools ranking, coming in at #7. Boston, Massachusetts is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s CIS degrees to 27 students in 2020-2021.
BHCC excels when it comes to CIS quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our “Best Computer Information Systems Schools” list. The estimated yearly cost for BHCC is $7,913 for CIS students.
Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Bunker Hill Community College
Wake Technical Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value CIS Schools ranking. This large school is located in Raleigh, North Carolina, and it awarded 1,202 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Wake Technical Community College is also in the top of our “Best Computer Information Systems Schools” ranking. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in that analysis. The yearly cost to attend Wake Technical Community College is $6,767 for cis students.
Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Wake Technical Community College
Tarrant County College District came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value CIS Schools ranking. Located in Fort Worth, Texas, this large public school handed out 373 degrees to qualified ’s CIS students in 2020-2021.
The yearly cost to attend Tarrant County College District is $5,147 for CIS students.
Full Tarrant County College District Computer Information Systems Report
Northern Virginia Community College did quite well in the 2023 Best Value CIS Schools ranking, coming in at #10. Located in Annandale, Virginia, this large public school awarded 557 diplomas to qualified ’s CIS students in 2020-2021.
On top of its placing in this ranking, Northern Virginia Community College also did well on our “Best Computer Information Systems Schools” list. It’s in the top [COLLEGE_QUALITY_PECTENTILE_ALL_LEVES]% of all schools in this category. The estimated yearly cost for Northern Virginia Community College is $9,452 for CIS students.
Full Northern Virginia Community College Computer Information Systems Report
Central Piedmont Community College ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value CIS Schools list. Central Piedmont Community College is located in Charlotte, North Carolina and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 251 ’s CIS degrees to qualified students.
It costs about $5,710 for CIS students per year to attend Central Piedmont Community College.
Full Central Piedmont Community College Computer Information Systems Report
Grand Canyon University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value CIS Schools ranking. Grand Canyon University is a large private for-profit school situated in Phoenix, Arizona. It awarded 510 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Grand Canyon University is also in the top of our “Best Computer Information Systems Schools” ranking. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in that analysis. The estimated yearly cost for Grand Canyon University is $20,585 for cis students.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 5.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Computer Information Systems at Grand Canyon University
Austin Community College District came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value CIS Schools ranking. Austin Community College District is a large school located in Austin, Texas that handed out 157 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.
The estimated yearly cost for Austin Community College District is $7,224 for cis students.
Full Austin Community College District Computer Information Systems Report
With a ranking of #14, Collin County Community College District did quite well on the 2023 Best Value CIS Schools list. Located in McKinney, Texas, this large public school awarded 35 degrees to qualified ’s CIS students in 2020-2021.
It costs about $7,040 for CIS students per year to attend Collin County Community College District.
Full Collin County Community College District Computer Information Systems Report
Dakota State University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value CIS Schools list. Dakota State is a public institution located in Madison, South Dakota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 144 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The yearly cost to attend Dakota State is $18,630 for CIS students.
Full Dakota State Computer Information Systems Report
Lone Star College System came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value CIS Schools ranking. Located in The Woodlands, Texas, this large public school handed out 344 degrees to qualified ’s CIS students in 2020-2021.
It costs about $8,711 for cis students per year to attend Lone Star College System.
Read more about Computer Information Systems at North Harris Montgomery
Salt Lake Community College ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value CIS Schools list. Salt Lake Community College is a large public school situated in Salt Lake City, Utah. It awarded 624 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.
On top of its placing in this ranking, Salt Lake Community College also did well on our “Best Computer Information Systems Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our “Best Computer Information Systems Schools” list. The yearly cost to attend Salt Lake Community College is $6,197 for CIS students.
Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Salt Lake Community College
Colorado State University - Global Campus came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value CIS Schools ranking. Colorado State University - Global Campus is located in Greenwood Village, Colorado and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 559 ’s CIS degrees to qualified students.
The yearly cost to attend Colorado State University - Global Campus is $14,954 for CIS students.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Full Colorado State University - Global Campus Computer Information Systems Report
Park University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value CIS Schools ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Parkville, Missouri, and it awarded 246 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.
It costs about $14,619 for cis students per year to attend Park University.
Full Park University Computer Information Systems Report
Delaware Technical Community College - Terry landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Best Value CIS Schools ranking. Delaware Technical Community College - Terry is a fairly large school located in Dover, Delaware that handed out 94 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.
The estimated yearly cost for Delaware Technical Community College - Terry is $8,479 for CIS students.
Read more about Computer Information Systems at Delaware Technical Community College - Terry
With a ranking of #21, Central New Mexico Community College did quite well on the 2023 Best Value CIS Schools list. Albuquerque, New Mexico is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s CIS degrees to 70 students in 2020-2021.
The yearly cost to attend Central New Mexico Community College is $3,322 for CIS students.
Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Central New Mexico Community College
With a ranking of #22, Northern Essex Community College did quite well on the 2023 Best Value CIS Schools list. Located in Haverhill, Massachusetts, this small public school awarded 39 diplomas to qualified ’s CIS students in 2020-2021.
It costs about $7,439 for cis students per year to attend Northern Essex Community College.
Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Northern Essex Community College
Capella University ranked #23 on this year’s Best Value CIS Schools list. This large school is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and it awarded 121 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.
The estimated yearly cost for Capella University is $16,545 for CIS students.
Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Capella University
Bellevue University did quite well in the 2023 Best Value CIS Schools ranking, coming in at #24. Bellevue University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Bellevue, Nebraska. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 140 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The yearly cost to attend Bellevue University is $17,288 for cis students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Computer Information Systems at Bellevue University
Valencia College did quite well in the 2023 Best Value CIS Schools ranking, coming in at #24. Orlando, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s CIS degrees to 183 students in 2020-2021.
The yearly cost to attend Valencia College is $5,354 for cis students.
Full Valencia College Computer Information Systems Report
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