2023 Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region
Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences Undergraduate 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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 111 schools in the Southwest Region to see which undergraduate certificate 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.
2023 Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region
Check out the computer and information sciences undergraduate certificate programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Southwest Region .
Top 15% Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Undergraduate Certificate Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Tarrant County College District the most popular school in the Southwest Region for computer and information sciences students working on their undergraduate certificate. Tarrant County College is a very large public school located in the city of Fort Worth.
About 25% of the students majoring in computer and information sciences at the school are women while 75% are male.
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Out of the 111 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Collin County Community College District landed the # 2 spot on the list. Collin County Community College District is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of McKinney.
Of the 103 students majoring in computer and information sciences at Collin County Community College District, 74% are male and 26% are female.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Tulsa Technology Center. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region list. Tulsa Tech is a small public school located in the city of Tulsa.
Of the 87 students majoring in computer and information sciences at Tulsa Tech, 84% are male and 16% are female.
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The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Central New Mexico Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer and information sciences schools in the Southwest Region . Located in the large city of Albuquerque, CNM is a public college with a fairly large student population.
About 20% of the students majoring in computer and information sciences at the school are women while 80% are male.
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Out of the 111 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Indian Capital Technology Center, Muskogee landed the # 5 spot on the list. Indian Capital Technology Center, Muskogee is a small public school located in the rural area of Muskogee.
Of the 80 students majoring in computer and information sciences at Indian Capital Technology Center, Muskogee, 90% are male and 10% are female.
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Lone Star College System landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate computer and information sciences programs. North Harris Montgomery is a very large public school located in the midsize city of The Woodlands.
Women make up 29% of the computer and information sciences majors at the school.
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San Jacinto Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the suburb of Pasadena, San Jacinto College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 19% of the students majoring in computer and information sciences at the school are women while 81% are male.
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Francis Tuttle Technology Center came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the city of Oklahoma City, Francis Tuttle Technology Center is a public college with a small student population.
Women make up 19% of the computer and information sciences majors at the school.
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With a ranking of #9, New Mexico State University - Dona Ana did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer and information sciences students working on their undergraduate certificate. NMSU Dona Ana is a medium-sized public school located in the rural area of Las Cruces.
About 32% of the students majoring in computer and information sciences at the school are women while 68% are male.
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North Central Texas College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate computer and information sciences programs. NCTC is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Gainesville.
Of the 53 students majoring in computer and information sciences at NCTC, 83% are male and 17% are female.
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Moore Norman Technology Center came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the rural area of Norman, MNTC is a public college with a small student population.
Of the 48 students majoring in computer and information sciences at MNTC, 77% are male and 23% are female.
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Rio Salado College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the midsize city of Tempe, Rio Salado College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 44 students majoring in computer and information sciences at Rio Salado College, 73% are male and 27% are female.
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With a ranking of #13, Mid-America Technology Center did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer and information sciences students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the rural area of Wayne, Mid-America Technology Center is a public college with a small student population.
Of the 42 students majoring in computer and information sciences at Mid-America Technology Center, 81% are male and 19% are female.
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Amarillo College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Amarillo College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Amarillo.
About 28% of the students majoring in computer and information sciences at the school are women while 73% are male.
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With a ranking of #15, Canadian Valley Technology Center did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer and information sciences students working on their undergraduate certificate. Canadian Valley Technology Center is a small public school located in the rural area of El Reno.
Of the 38 students majoring in computer and information sciences at Canadian Valley Technology Center, 97% are male and 3% are female.
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Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate computer and information sciences programs. KTC McAlester is a fairly small public school located in the town of McAlester.
About 8% of the students majoring in computer and information sciences at the school are women while 92% are male.
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Here are some additional popular schools for Computer & Information Sciences students in the Southwest Region that almost earned our Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Bryan University | Tempe, AZ |
| 18 | Central Technology Center | Drumright, OK |
| 19 | South Mountain Community College | Phoenix, AZ |
| 20 | El Centro College | Dallas, TX |
| 21 | Texarkana College | Texarkana, TX |
| 22 | Autry Technology Center | Enid, OK |
| 22 | Peloton College | Arlington, 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 |
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 27 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.