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2023 Most Popular Computer Programming Associate Degree Schools in Texas

23 Colleges
$37,544 Avg Salary
$17,892 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Programming Associate Degree School for You

Computer Programming is the #122 most popular major in Texas with 361 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Computer Programming Associate Degree Schools in Texas ranking. This report analyzed 23 schools in Texas to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Programming program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Computer Programming Associate Degree Colleges.

Our 2023 rankings named San Jacinto Community College the most popular school in Texas for computer programming students working on their associate degree. Located in the large suburb of Pasadena, San Jacinto College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 20% of the students majoring in programming at the school are women while 80% are male.

After completing their Associate Degree, programming graduates from San Jacinto College carry an average student debt load of $12,457.

Full Computer Programming at San Jacinto Community College Report

#2

El Centro College

Dallas, TX

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend El Centro College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Programming Associate Degree Schools in Texas list. Located in the city of Dallas, El Centro College is a public college with a very large student population.

About 25% of the students majoring in programming at the school are women while 75% are male.

On average, programming graduates from El Centro College take out $17,955 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Computer Programming at El Centro College Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Austin Community College District. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Programming Associate Degree Schools in Texas list. Located in the large city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a public school with a very large student population.

Women make up 43% of the programming majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that programming majors at Austin Community College District take out while working on their Associate Degree is $18,279.

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#4

Amarillo College

Amarillo, TX

Out of the 23 schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, Amarillo College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Amarillo College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Amarillo.

Of the 23 students majoring in programming at Amarillo College, 70% are male and 30% are female.

While working on their Associate Degree, programming majors at Amarillo College accumulate an average of around $14,674 in student debt.

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The in-demand associate degree programs at Texas State Technical College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer programming schools in Texas. Located in the city of Waco, TSTC is a public college with a large student population.

Of the 17 students majoring in programming at TSTC, 76% are male and 24% are female.

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#6

San Antonio College

San Antonio, TX

San Antonio College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer programming programs. San Antonio College is a fairly large public school located in the city of San Antonio.

About 6% of the students majoring in programming at the school are women while 94% are male.

Full Computer Programming at San Antonio College Report

Houston Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer programming students to get a associate degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Houston Community College is a very large public school located in the large city of Houston.

Of the 14 students majoring in programming at Houston Community College, 64% are male and 36% are female.

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#8

Central Texas College

Killeen, TX

Central Texas College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer programming students to get a associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Central Texas College is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Killeen.

About 31% of the students majoring in programming at the school are women while 69% are male.

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McLennan Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer programming students to get a associate degree. It came in at #9 on the list. MCC is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Waco.

About 11% of the students majoring in programming at the school are women while 89% are male.

Full Computer Programming at McLennan Community College Report

#10

Hill College

Hillsboro, TX

Hill College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Programming Associate Degree Schools in Texas ranking. Hill College is a small public school located in the distant town of Hillsboro.

Women make up 50% of the programming majors at the school.

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Best Computer Programming Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Most Popular Computer Programming Schools in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Arizona 117
Oklahoma 4
New Mexico 3

Computer Programming is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 23 schools only.

  • 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 the rest 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to luis gomes.

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