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2023 Most Popular Computer Software Applications Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region

31 Colleges
$26,431 Avg Salary
$28,734 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Software & Applications Associate Degree School for You

Computer Software & Applications is the #82 most popular major in the country with 14,336 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Computer Software Applications Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 31 schools in the Southwest Region to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Software & Applications program at each school on the list.

Check out the computer software associate degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Southwest Region .

#1

El Centro College

Dallas, TX

Our analysis found El Centro College to be the most popular school for computer software and applications students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Southwest Region . Located in the city of Dallas, El Centro College is a public school with a very large student population.

Of the 38 students majoring in computer software at El Centro College, 50% are male and 50% are female.

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The in-demand associate degree programs at Estrella Mountain Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer software and applications schools in the Southwest Region . Estrella Mountain Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize suburb of Avondale.

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

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The in-demand associate degree programs at South Mountain Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer software and applications schools in the Southwest Region . Located in the city of Phoenix, South Mountain Community College is a public school with a small student population.

Women make up 19% of the computer software majors at the school.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Scottsdale Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Software Applications Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the rural area of Scottsdale, Scottsdale Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Of the 8 students majoring in computer software at Scottsdale Community College, 38% are male and 63% are female.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Collin County Community College District is a great place for computer software and applications students working on their associate degree. Collin County Community College District is a fairly large public school located in the midsize suburb of McKinney.

Women make up 75% of the computer software majors at the school.

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#6

Northwest Vista College

San Antonio, TX

Northwest Vista College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer software and applications students to get a associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the city of San Antonio, Northwest Vista College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 50% of the computer software majors at the school.

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With a ranking of #7, Texas State Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer software and applications students working on their associate degree. Located in the midsize city of Waco, TSTC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 80% of the computer software majors at the school.

After completing their Associate Degree, computer software graduates from TSTC carry an average student debt load of $17,185.

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Arizona Western College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer software and applications students to get a associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the small city of Yuma, AWC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 4 students majoring in computer software at AWC, 25% are male and 75% are female.

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#8

College of the Mainland

Texas City, TX

College of the Mainland landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer software and applications programs. COM is a small public school located in the midsize suburb of Texas City.

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Mesa Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer software and applications students to get a associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the city of Mesa, Mesa Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

About 25% of the students majoring in computer software at the school are women while 75% are male.

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Best Computer Software & Applications Colleges by State

Explore the best computer software and applications schools for a specific state in the Southwest region.

State Degrees Awarded
Texas 299
Arizona 177
Oklahoma 12

One of 10 majors within the area of study, computer software and applications 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 31 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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