2023 Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region
Finding the Best Computer Science Associate Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, computer science was ranked #12 in the country. In fact 59,565 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in the Southwest Region to see which associate degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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2023 Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for compsci majors pursuing a associate degree.
Top Southwest Region Schools for an Associate in Computer Science
Our analysis found Collin County Community College District to be the best school for computer science students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Southwest Region . Collin County Community College District is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of McKinney.
After completing their Associate Degree, compsci graduates from Collin County Community College District carry an average student debtload of $22,130.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means El Centro College is a great place for computer science students working on their associate degree. Located in the large city of Dallas, El Centro College is a public college with a very large student population.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Advancing Technology. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. University of Advancing Technology is a small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Tempe.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend South Texas College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the city of McAllen, South Texas College is a public school with a very large student population.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Lone Star College System is a great place for computer science students working on their associate degree. North Harris Montgomery is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of The Woodlands.
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Central New Mexico Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree computer science programs. Located in the city of Albuquerque, CNM is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree computer science programs. Located in the town of Weatherford, SWOSU is a public college with a small student population.
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Texas State Technical College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the midsize city of Waco, TSTC is a public school with a large student population.
Full Computer Science at Texas State Technical College Report
Best Computer Science Colleges by State
Explore the best computer science colleges for a specific state in the Southwest region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Texas | 1,891 |
| Arizona | 1,488 |
| Oklahoma | 310 |
| New Mexico | 60 |
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Computer Science Related Rankings by Major
One of 10 majors within the area of study, computer science has other similar majors worth exploring.
Majors Similar to CompSci
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 88,434 |
| Information Technology | 40,555 |
| Information Science | 18,325 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 14,700 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 14,336 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 8 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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).
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