2023 Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region
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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 263 schools in the Southwest Region to see which programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer & Information Sciences program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Colleges.
Top 25 Most Popular Southwest Region Schools in Computer & Information Sciences
Our 2023 rankings named University of Phoenix - Arizona the most popular school in the Southwest Region for computer and information sciences students. Located in the city of Tempe, UOPX - Arizona is a private for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
While working on their degree, computer and information sciences majors at UOPX - Arizona accumulate an average of around $34,953 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $136.
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Out of the 263 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 city of Richardson, UT Dallas is a public college with a fairly large student population.
After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from UT Dallas carry an average student debt load of $18,305. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $222, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Out of the 263 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Arizona State University - Tempe landed the # 3 spot on the list. ASU - Tempe is a very large public school located in the city of Tempe.
Computer & Information Sciences majors at ASU - Tempe take out an average of $22,957 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $249.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas at Austin. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region list. UT Austin is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Austin.
On average, computer and information sciences graduates from UT Austin take out $18,220 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $212.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend The University of Texas at Arlington. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region list. UT Arlington is a very large public school located in the city of Arlington.
After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from UT Arlington carry an average student debt load of $19,211.
Texas A&M University - College Station did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public college with a very large student population.
Computer & Information Sciences majors at Texas A&M College Station take out an average of $22,469 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $313, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Grand Canyon University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the large city of Phoenix, Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at Grand Canyon University take out is $28,137.
With a ranking of #8, University of Houston did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer and information sciences students. Located in the large city of Houston, UH is a public college with a very large student population.
The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at UH take out is $21,512.
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With a ranking of #9, Tarrant County College District did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer and information sciences students. Tarrant County College is a very large public school located in the large city of Fort Worth.
The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at Tarrant County College take out is $14,445.
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With a ranking of #10, The University of Texas at San Antonio did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer and information sciences students. UTSA is a very large public school located in the city of San Antonio.
The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at UTSA take out is $21,604. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $143.
University of North Texas landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer and information sciences programs. Located in the midsize city of Denton, UNT is a public school with a very large student population.
While working on their degree, computer and information sciences majors at UNT accumulate an average of around $24,000 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $212.
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With a ranking of #12, El Centro College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer and information sciences students. Located in the large city of Dallas, El Centro College is a public school with a very large student population.
On average, computer and information sciences graduates from El Centro College take out $14,865 in student loans while working on their degree.
University of Arizona did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in the large city of Tucson, University of Arizona is a public college with a very large student population.
While working on their degree, computer and information sciences majors at University of Arizona accumulate an average of around $24,333 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $601.
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Austin Community College District came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular 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 very large student population.
Computer & Information Sciences majors at Austin Community College District take out an average of $15,028 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Texas State University landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer and information sciences programs. Located in the small city of San Marcos, Texas State is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Computer & Information Sciences majors at Texas State take out an average of $23,376 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $155.
With a ranking of #16, Lone Star College System did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer and information sciences students. North Harris Montgomery is a very large public school located in the city of The Woodlands.
After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from North Harris Montgomery carry an average student debt load of $10,336.
With a ranking of #16, Texas Tech University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer and information sciences students. Texas Tech is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Lubbock.
On average, computer and information sciences graduates from Texas Tech take out $24,130 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $321.
Full Computer & Information Sciences at Texas Tech University Report
South Texas College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #18 on the list. Located in the city of McAllen, South Texas College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Computer & Information Sciences majors at South Texas College take out an average of $6,094 in student loans while working on their egree.
Collin County Community College District ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region list. Collin County Community College District is a very large public school located in the medium-sized suburb of McKinney.
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Arizona State University - Skysong ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region list. ASU - Skysong is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Scottsdale.
On average, computer and information sciences graduates from ASU - Skysong take out $24,854 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $233.
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Rice University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Rice is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Houston.
Computer & Information Sciences majors at Rice take out an average of $13,604 in student loans while working on their egree.
Full Computer & Information Sciences at Rice University Report
American InterContinental University - Online landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer and information sciences programs. Located in the rural area of Schaumburg, AIU Online is a private for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
On average, computer and information sciences graduates from AIU Online take out $44,820 in student loans while working on their degree.
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With a ranking of #23, San Jacinto Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer and information sciences students. Located in the suburb of Pasadena, San Jacinto College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
While working on their degree, computer and information sciences majors at San Jacinto College accumulate an average of around $10,500 in student debt.
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With a ranking of #24, Tulsa Technology Center did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer and information sciences students. Tulsa Tech is a small public school located in the large city of Tulsa.
Houston Community College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Houston Community College is a fairly large public school located in the city of Houston.
On average, computer and information sciences graduates from Houston Community College take out $17,500 in student loans while working on their degree.
Rest of the Top Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region
Honorable Mentions
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | South Mountain Community College | Phoenix, AZ |
| 41 | Northern Arizona University | Flagstaff, AZ |
| 42 | Tulsa Community College | Tulsa, OK |
| 43 | Mesa Community College | Mesa, AZ |
| 43 | New Mexico State University - Main Campus | Las Cruces, NM |
| 45 | El Paso Community College | El Paso, TX |
| 46 | Glendale Community College | Glendale, AZ |
| 47 | Lamar University | Beaumont, TX |
| 48 | Amarillo College | Amarillo, TX |
| 48 | University of New Mexico - Main Campus | Albuquerque, NM |
| 50 | Hallmark University | San Antonio, TX |
| 51 | Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology | Okmulgee, OK |
| 51 | University of Central Oklahoma | Edmond, OK |
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 |
Computer & Information Sciences Related Majors
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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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