2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region
Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 254,454 computer and information sciences students received a degree or certificate, making the major the #5 most popular in the country.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. 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.
The Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 25 schools in the Southwest Region to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools
Our analysis found University of Phoenix - Arizona to be the best school for computer and information sciences students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Southwest Region . Located in the large city of Tempe, UOPX - Arizona is a private for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Austin Community College District is a great place for computer and information sciences students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Collin County Community College District is a great place for computer and information sciences students working on their associate degree. Collin County Community College District is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of McKinney.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Oklahoma City Community College is a great place for computer and information sciences students working on their associate degree. OCCC is a large public school located in the large city of Oklahoma City.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Tarrant County College District. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Tarrant County College is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Fort Worth.
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DeVry University - Texas ranked #6 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the city of Irving, DeVry University - Texas is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
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El Centro College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree computer and information sciences programs. Located in the large city of Dallas, El Centro College is a public college with a very large student population.
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DeVry University - Arizona did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer and information sciences students to get a associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list. DeVry University - Arizona is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Phoenix.
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Strayer University - Texas ranked #9 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the city of Austin, Strayer University - Texas is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
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Texas State Technical College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the city of Waco, TSTC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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Explore the best computer and information sciences schools for a specific state in the Southwest region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 5,487 |
| Texas | 12,825 |
| New Mexico | 493 |
| Oklahoma | 1,224 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Computer & Information Sciences
Computer & Information Sciences Majors to Study
| 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 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 14,336 |
| Computer Programming | 11,939 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | 2,338 |
| Data Processing | 1,955 |
| Other Computer & Information Sciences | 1,755 |
| Data Entry | 552 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 198,468 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 177,778 |
| Engineering Technologies | 85,188 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 52,396 |
| Physical Sciences | 50,306 |
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).
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