If you have an interest in computers and a desire to pursue a lucrative career, an online associates degree in management information systems may be exactly what you are looking for. Students who choose this degree path have the option to complete their studies entirely online, freeing up their schedules for other responsibilities such as work and family obligations, for instance. Although schools with an offering in management information systems follow similar curriculum guidelines, there are differences to make note of. For example, some of the programs in this ranking are associate of arts programs while others are associate of science programs. Still, students enrolled in both programs will take classes in programming languages such as Java and C++ as well as courses in web design, networking, and computer security.
The following ranking of best value online associates in management information systems degree programs was compiled using data from College Navigator regarding tuition as well as program information from each of the school's official websites. When applying the rating and ranking methodology, some schools received the same number of points. In such cases, we considered the school's tuition and awarded the school with the more economical degree program the higher ranking.
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Rating and Ranking MethodologyTuition Points:• Under $30,000—1 point• Under $25,000—2 points• Under $20,000—3 points• Under $15,000—4 points• Under $10,000—5 points• Under $5,000—6 pointsCustomization Options• Content Customizations (e.g. Minors, Concentrations, Specializations, etc.)—1 Point Per Customization Option• Format Customizations (e.g. Hybrid/Online, Full-time/Part-Time, etc.)—1 Point Per Customization OptionWow Factor• 1 point awarded for each unique feature or program that "wowed" us
