2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences 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 Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 73 schools in the Southwest Region to see which programs offered the best value experiences for computer and information sciences students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
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. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
Top 10 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Collin County Community College District the best value school in the Southwest Region for computer and information sciences students. Collin County Community College District is a very large public school located in the medium-sized suburb of McKinney.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Collin County Community College District are $5,104 a year.
Collin County Community College District excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region list.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend El Centro College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the city of Dallas, El Centro College is a public college with a very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at El Centro College are $6,000 a year. After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from El Centro College carry an average student debtload of $14,865.
In addition to its great value ranking, El Centro College is in the top 5% of all schools on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region list.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Amarillo College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region list. Amarillo College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Amarillo.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Amarillo College are $4,704 a year. On average, computer and information sciences graduates from Amarillo College take out $12,001 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Out of the 73 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Phoenix - Arizona landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Tempe, UOPX - Arizona is a private for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UOPX - Arizona are $9,552 a year. After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from UOPX - Arizona carry an average student debtload of $34,953. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $136.
UOPX - Arizona also claimed a spot on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Lone Star College System. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region list. North Harris Montgomery is a fairly large public school located in the city of The Woodlands.
North Harris Montgomery undergraduate students pay an average of $6,168 in tuition and fees each year. Computer & Information Sciences majors at North Harris Montgomery take out an average of $10,336 in student loans while working on their egree.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, North Harris Montgomery also did well on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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Tarrant County College District did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #6 on the list. Tarrant County College is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Fort Worth.
Tarrant County College undergraduate students pay an average of $8,235 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from Tarrant County College carry an average student debtload of $14,445.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Tarrant County College also did well on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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Pima Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region list. Pima County Community College District is a large public school located in the large city of Tucson.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Pima County Community College District are $7,566 a year. While working on their degree, computer and information sciences majors at Pima County Community College District accumulate an average of around $9,872 in student debt.
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Oklahoma City Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #8 on the list. OCCC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Oklahoma City.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at OCCC are $9,810 per year. Computer & Information Sciences majors at OCCC take out an average of $15,488 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Austin Community College District came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Austin Community College District undergraduate students pay an average of $10,590 in tuition and fees each year. On average, computer and information sciences graduates from Austin Community College District take out $15,028 in student loans while working on their degree.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Austin Community College District also did well on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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Arizona State University - Skysong landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value computer and information sciences programs. ASU - Skysong is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Scottsdale.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at ASU - Skysong are $13,092 a year. After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from ASU - Skysong carry an average student debtload of $24,854. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $233.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, ASU - Skysong also is in the top 10% of our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region ranking.
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Here are some additional great value schools for Computer & Information Sciences students in the Southwest Region seeking value that almost earned our Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Tulsa Community College | Tulsa, OK |
| 12 | Central New Mexico Community College | Albuquerque, NM |
| 13 | South Texas College | McAllen, TX |
| 14 | Texas State Technical College | Waco, TX |
Best 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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Computer & Information Sciences Related Majors for 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.
- 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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