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2023 Most Popular Computer Programming Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region

33 Colleges
$38,734 Avg Salary
$15,501 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Programming Undergraduate Certificate School for You

Computer Programming is the #110 most popular major in the country with 11,939 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Most Popular Computer Programming Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 33 schools in the Southwest Region to see which ones were the most popular undergraduate certificate 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 colleges and universities below are the most popular for programming majors pursuing a undergraduate certificate.

#1

Amarillo College

Amarillo, TX

Our analysis found Amarillo College to be the most popular school for computer programming students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in the Southwest Region . Located in the midsize city of Amarillo, Amarillo College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Of the 40 students majoring in programming at Amarillo College, 73% are male and 28% are female.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, programming majors at Amarillo College accumulate an average of around $15,217 in student debt.

Full Computer Programming at Amarillo College Report

#2

Bryan University

Tempe, AZ

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Bryan University is a great place for computer programming students working on their undergraduate certificate. Bryan University is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Tempe.

About 42% of the students majoring in programming at the school are women while 58% are male.

Full Computer Programming at Bryan University 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 Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region list. Austin Community College District is a very large public school located in the large city of Austin.

Of the 16 students majoring in programming at Austin Community College District, 63% are male and 38% are female.

The average amount in student loans that programming majors at Austin Community College District take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $20,400.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Moore Norman Technology Center. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Programming Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region list. MNTC is a small public school located in the rural area of Norman.

Of the 13 students majoring in programming at MNTC, 85% are male and 15% are female.

Full Computer Programming at Moore Norman Technology Center Report

The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Central New Mexico Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer programming schools in the Southwest Region . CNM is a large public school located in the large city of Albuquerque.

Of the 11 students majoring in programming at CNM, 73% are male and 27% are female.

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#5

Metro Technology Centers

Oklahoma City, OK

Out of the 33 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Metro Technology Centers landed the # 5 spot on the list. Metro Technology Centers is a small public school located in the city of Oklahoma City.

Women make up 18% of the programming majors at the school.

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#7

Francis Tuttle Technology Center

Oklahoma City, OK

With a ranking of #7, Francis Tuttle Technology Center did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer programming students working on their undergraduate certificate. Francis Tuttle Technology Center is a small public school located in the city of Oklahoma City.

Women make up 22% of the programming majors at the school.

Full Computer Programming at Francis Tuttle Technology Center Report

#8

San Antonio College

San Antonio, TX

San Antonio College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Programming Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the city of San Antonio, San Antonio College is a public college with a large student population.

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Houston Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer programming students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the large city of Houston, Houston Community College is a public school with a very large student population.

About 29% of the students majoring in programming at the school are women while 71% are male.

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#8

Hill College

Hillsboro, TX

Hill College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Programming Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the distant town of Hillsboro, Hill College is a public college with a small student population.

Of the 7 students majoring in programming at Hill College, 57% are male and 43% are female.

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Best Computer Programming Colleges by State

Explore the best computer programming schools for a specific state in the Southwest region.

State Degrees Awarded
Texas 361
Arizona 117
Oklahoma 4
New Mexico 3

One of 10 majors within the area of study, computer programming has other similar majors worth exploring.

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 33 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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