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Best Value Computer Software Applications Schools in Texas

2023 Best Value Computer Software Applications Schools in Texas

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

12 Colleges
$13,959 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$33,440 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer Software & Applications School for You

Computer Software & Applications is the #131 most popular major in Texas with 299 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Value Computer Software Applications Schools in Texas to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 12 schools in Texas to see which ones offered the best value programs for computer software students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.

This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.

For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

Top 10 Best Computer Software & Applications Schools

$3,094 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named Collin County Community College District the best value school in Texas for computer software and applications students. Located in the midsize suburb of McKinney, Collin County Community College District is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Collin County Community College District are $3,094 a year.

On top of its placing in our value ranking, Collin County Community College District also did well on our Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Texas list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.

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#2

El Centro College

Dallas, TX
$4,050 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means El Centro College is a great value for computer software and applications students. El Centro College is a fairly large public school located in the city of Dallas.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at El Centro College are $4,050 a year.

In addition to its great value ranking, El Centro College is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Texas list.

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$12,204 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 12 schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas A&M University - College Station landed the # 3 spot on the list. Texas A&M College Station is a fairly large public school located in the city of College Station.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Texas A&M College Station are $12,204 per year. Computer Software majors at Texas A&M College Station take out an average of $20,937 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $474.

Texas A&M College Station did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Texas list.

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$6,950 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Texas State Technical College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Computer Software Applications Schools in Texas list. TSTC is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Waco.

TSTC undergraduate students pay an average of $6,950 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that computer software majors at TSTC take out is $19,000.

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#5

University of Houston

Houston, TX
$9,699 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Houston. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Computer Software Applications Schools in Texas list. UH is a very large public school located in the large city of Houston.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UH are $9,699 per year. After completing their degree, computer software graduates from UH carry an average student debtload of $22,500.

In addition to its great value ranking, UH is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Texas list.

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#6

Angelo State University

San Angelo, TX
$8,186 Average Tuition & Fees

Angelo State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer software and applications students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the city of San Angelo, Angelo State is a public college with a large student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Angelo State are $8,186 per year.

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$15,032 Average Tuition & Fees

DeVry University - Texas ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Computer Software Applications Schools in Texas list. DeVry University - Texas is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Irving.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at DeVry University - Texas are $15,032 per year. The average amount in student loans that computer software majors at DeVry University - Texas take out is $42,763. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $158.

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$19,354 Average Tuition & Fees

The Art Institute of Dallas landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value computer software and applications programs. Located in the city of Dallas, The Art Institute of Dallas is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at The Art Institute of Dallas are $19,354 a year. On average, computer software graduates from The Art Institute of Dallas take out $38,541 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $347, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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$19,354 Average Tuition & Fees

The Art Institute of San Antonio ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Computer Software Applications Schools in Texas list. Ai San Antonio is a small private for-profit school located in the city of San Antonio.

Ai San Antonio undergraduate students pay an average of $19,354 in in-state tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, computer software graduates from Ai San Antonio carry an average student debtload of $40,416.

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$19,354 Average Tuition & Fees

The Art Institute of Austin ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Computer Software Applications Schools in Texas list. Ai Austin is a small private for-profit school located in the town of Austin.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Ai Austin are $19,354 a year. The average amount in student loans that computer software majors at Ai Austin take out is $40,416.

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Best Value Computer Software & Applications Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Best Value Computer Software & Applications Colleges in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Arizona 177
Oklahoma 12

Computer Software & Applications 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 12 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.

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