2023 Most Popular 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Computer Science Schools in the Southwest Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 85 schools in the Southwest Region to see which ones were the most popular programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Science program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Computer Science Schools in the Southwest Region
Check out the compsci programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Southwest Region .
Top 15% Most Popular Computer Science Schools
Our analysis found Arizona State University - Tempe to be the most popular school for computer science students who want to pursue a degree in the Southwest Region . ASU - Tempe is a very large public school located in the city of Tempe.
After completing their degree, compsci graduates from ASU - Tempe carry an average student debt load of $19,996. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $265.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Texas A&M University - College Station is a great place for computer science students. Located in the medium-sized city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public college with a very large student population.
After completing their degree, compsci graduates from Texas A&M College Station carry an average student debt load of $20,750. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $327, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Out of the 85 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas State University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of San Marcos, Texas State is a public college with a very large student population.
On average, compsci graduates from Texas State take out $24,894 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $186.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Arizona is a great place for computer science students. Located in the city of Tucson, University of Arizona is a public college with a fairly 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.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas at Arlington. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Schools in the Southwest Region list. UT Arlington is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Arlington.
While working on their degree, compsci majors at UT Arlington accumulate an average of around $16,586 in student debt.
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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer science students. It came in at #6 on the list. UT Rio Grande Valley is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Edinburg.
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University of Oklahoma Norman Campus came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Norman, University of Oklahoma is a public college with a very large student population.
After completing their degree, compsci graduates from University of Oklahoma carry an average student debt load of $24,750.
Arizona State University - Skysong landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer science programs. ASU - Skysong is a very large public school located in the city of Scottsdale.
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University of Houston - Clear Lake did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer science students. It came in at #9 on the list. UH Clear Lake is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Houston.
While working on their degree, compsci majors at UH Clear Lake accumulate an average of around $14,651 in student debt.
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Northern Arizona University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the city of Flagstaff, NAU is a public college with a very large student population.
On average, compsci graduates from NAU take out $24,611 in student loans while working on their degree.
Southern Methodist University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. SMU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Dallas.
While working on their degree, compsci majors at SMU accumulate an average of around $20,384 in student debt.
Full Computer Science at Southern Methodist University Report
North American University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. North American University is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Stafford.
Honorable Mentions
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Computer Science Schools in the Southwest Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Houston Community College | Houston, TX |
| 14 | University of Tulsa | Tulsa, OK |
| 15 | Northeastern State University | Tahlequah, OK |
| 16 | El Paso Community College | El Paso, TX |
| 17 | American InterContinental University - Online | Schaumburg, IL |
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 |
Computer Science Related Majors
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 25 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 Negative Space.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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