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.
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2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Colleges.
Top 10 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools
Our analysis found Collin County Community College District to be the best value school for computer and information sciences students who want to pursue a degree in the Southwest Region . Collin County Community College District is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized suburb of McKinney.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Collin County Community College District are $5,104 per year.
In addition to its great value ranking, Collin County Community College District is 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 join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend El Centro College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the large 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.
El Centro College excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 5% of all schools on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region list.
Full Computer & Information Sciences at El Centro College Report
The excellent programs at Amarillo College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer and information sciences schools in the Southwest Region . Amarillo College is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize 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.
Full Computer & Information Sciences at Amarillo College Report
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Phoenix - Arizona. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the 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.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, UOPX - Arizona also did well on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lone Star College System. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region list. North Harris Montgomery is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of The Woodlands.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at North Harris Montgomery are $6,168 per year. Computer & Information Sciences majors at North Harris Montgomery take out an average of $10,336 in student loans while working on their egree.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, North Harris Montgomery also is in the top 15% of our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region ranking.
Full Computer & Information Sciences at Lone Star College System Report
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.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Tarrant County College are $8,235 per year. After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from Tarrant County College carry an average student debtload of $14,445.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Tarrant County College also is in the top 15% of our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region ranking.
Full Computer & Information Sciences at Tarrant County College District Report
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 fairly large public school located in the 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.
Full Computer & Information Sciences at Pima Community College Report
Oklahoma City Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value computer and information sciences programs. OCCC is a 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.
Full Computer & Information Sciences at Oklahoma City Community College Report
Austin Community College District landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value computer and information sciences programs. Located in the large city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a public school with a very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Austin Community College District are $10,590 a 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.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Austin Community College District also is in the top 15% of our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region ranking.
Read full report on Computer & Information Sciences at Austin Community College District
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 very large public school located in the 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.
In addition to its great value ranking, ASU - Skysong is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region list.
Full Computer & Information Sciences at Arizona State University - Skysong Report
Honorable Mentions
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 colleges 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Almonroth.
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