2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region
Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences Graduate Certificate 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 Graduate Certificate 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 12 schools in the Southwest Region to see which ones offered the best graduate certificate 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 Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region
Check out the computer and information sciences graduate certificate programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top 10 Best Computer & Information Sciences Graduate Certificate Schools
Our 2023 rankings named University of Phoenix - Arizona the best school in the Southwest Region for computer and information sciences students working on their graduate certificate. Located in the large city of Tempe, UOPX - Arizona is a private for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
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Out of the 12 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at Dallas landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Richardson, UT Dallas is a public college with a very large student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Sam Houston State University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region list. SHSU is a very large public school located in the town of Huntsville.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas Tech University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region list. Texas Tech is a fairly large public school located in the city of Lubbock.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Oklahoma State University - Main Campus. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region list. OSU is a fairly large public school located in the distant town of Stillwater.
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University of North Texas did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer and information sciences students to get a graduate certificate. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the city of Denton, UNT is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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Texas Woman’s University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the midsize city of Denton, TWU is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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University of Arizona did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer and information sciences students to get a graduate certificate. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the large city of Tucson, University of Arizona is a public school with a very large student population.
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With a ranking of #9, The University of Texas at Arlington did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer and information sciences students working on their graduate certificate. UT Arlington is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Arlington.
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The University of Texas at San Antonio did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer and information sciences students to get a graduate certificate. It came in at #10 on the list. UTSA is a very large public school located in the city of San Antonio.
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Request InformationBest Computer & Information Sciences Colleges by State
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 12 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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