2023 Best Computer Science Schools in the Southwest Region
Finding the Best Computer Science 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Computer Science Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. This report analyzed 34 schools in the Southwest Region to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Computer Science Schools in the Southwest Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Computer Science Colleges.
Top 10 Best Computer Science Schools
Our analysis found Texas A&M University - College Station to be the best school for computer science students who want to pursue a degree in the Southwest Region . Located in the midsize city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public school with a very large student population.
The average amount in student loans that compsci majors at Texas A&M College Station take out is $20,750. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $327, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Collin County Community College District. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Computer Science Schools in the Southwest Region list. Collin County Community College District is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized suburb of McKinney.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southern Methodist University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Computer Science Schools in the Southwest Region list. SMU is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Dallas.
On average, compsci graduates from SMU take out $20,384 in student loans while working on their degree.
The excellent programs at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer science schools in the Southwest Region . New Mexico Tech is a small public school located in the town of Socorro.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Baylor University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Computer Science Schools in the Southwest Region list. Baylor is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Waco.
On average, compsci graduates from Baylor take out $23,250 in student loans while working on their degree.
University of Dallas did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for computer science students. It came in at #6 on the list. UD is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Irving.
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Arizona State University - Skysong ranked #7 on this year’s Best Computer Science Schools in the Southwest Region list. ASU - Skysong is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Scottsdale.
El Centro College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for computer science students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the large city of Dallas, El Centro College is a public school with a very large student population.
University of Arizona ranked #9 on this year’s Best Computer Science Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the large city of Tucson, University of Arizona is a public college with a very large student population.
While working on their degree, compsci majors at University of Arizona accumulate an average of around $25,000 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $312, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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The University of Texas at Arlington landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer science programs. UT Arlington is a very large public school located in the city of Arlington.
The average amount in student loans that compsci majors at UT Arlington take out is $16,586.
Best Computer Science Colleges by State
Explore the best computer science colleges for a specific state in the Southwest region.
State | Degrees Awarded |
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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 |
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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 25 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Negative Space.
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