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2023 Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region

105 Schools Ranked
$3,610 Avg Tuition & Fees*

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which computer science program is right 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 and bootcamps that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

The Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region ranking is one of many tools that Computer Science Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 105 schools in the Southwest Region to see which ones were the most popular basic certificate programs for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

943 Total Awards

Our 2023 rankings named University of Phoenix - Arizona the most popular school in the Southwest Region for computer science students working on their basic certificate. Located in Tempe, Arizona, the large private for-profit school awarded 943 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 22% were women.

UOPX - Arizona does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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315 Total Awards

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas at Austin. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in Austin, Texas, the large public school awarded 315 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 37% were women.

One thing to take note of is that UT Austin does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 99% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#3

El Centro College

Dallas, Texas
264 Total Awards

Out of the 105 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, El Centro College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Dallas, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 264 students in 2020-2021.

Around 39% of those degree recipients were women.

El Centro College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 92% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#4

Tarrant County College District

Fort Worth, Texas
216 Total Awards

The excellent basic certificate programs at Tarrant County College District helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in the Southwest Region . Fort Worth, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 216 students in 2020-2021.

Around 22% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that Tarrant County College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 97% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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196 Total Awards

Out of the 105 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Southern Careers Institute - Austin landed the # 5 spot on the list. Southern Careers Institute - Austin is a small private for-profit school located in Austin, Texas that handed out 196 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 21% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Southern Careers Institute - Austin. In fact, around 57% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#6

Tulsa Technology Center

Tulsa, Oklahoma
183 Total Awards

Tulsa Technology Center landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate computer science programs. Tulsa Tech is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 183 basic certificates to qualified students.

Around 8% of those degree recipients were women.

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#7

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, Texas
149 Total Awards
$4,848 Average Tuition & Fees

Lone Star College System landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate computer science programs. North Harris Montgomery is a public institution located in The Woodlands, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 149 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Students from Texas who attend North Harris Montgomery full time pay an average of $4,848 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,168. Of those students who received their degree, 24% were women.

North Harris Montgomery does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 72% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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138 Total Awards
$8,580 Average Tuition & Fees

Austin Community College District did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #8 on the list. Austin Community College District is located in Austin, Texas and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 138 basic certificates to qualified students.

Students from Texas who attend Austin Community College District full time pay an average of $8,580 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,590. Of those students who received their degree, 38% were women.

Austin Community College District does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#9

South Texas College

McAllen, Texas
135 Total Awards
$4,530 Average Tuition & Fees

South Texas College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. South Texas College is located in McAllen, Texas and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 135 basic certificates to qualified students.

Students from Texas who attend South Texas College full time pay an average of $4,530 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,920. Of those students who received their degree, 51% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at South Texas College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 94% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#10

San Antonio College

San Antonio, Texas
99 Total Awards
$6,592 Average Tuition & Fees

San Antonio College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in San Antonio, Texas, the fairly large public school handed out 99 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $6,592 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend San Antonio College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $14,122. Around 22% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at San Antonio College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 53% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#11

Rio Salado College

Tempe, Arizona
76 Total Awards
$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees

Rio Salado College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region list. Rio Salado College is a fairly large public school situated in Tempe, Arizona. It awarded 76 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Students from Arizona who attend Rio Salado College full time pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,854. Of those students who received their degree, 34% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Rio Salado College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 53% took at least some of their classes online.

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#12

South Mountain Community College

Phoenix, Arizona
71 Total Awards
$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees

South Mountain Community College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate computer science programs. South Mountain Community College is a public institution located in Phoenix, Arizona. The school has a small population, and it awarded 71 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they attend South Mountain Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,854. Around 31% of those degree recipients were women.

South Mountain Community College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 67% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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69 Total Awards

With a ranking of #13, CyberTex Institute of Technology did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their basic certificate. Austin, Texas is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out basic certificates to 69 students in 2020-2021.

Around 16% of those degree recipients were women.

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65 Total Awards
$3,094 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #14, Collin County Community College District did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their basic certificate. Collin County Community College District is a large public school situated in McKinney, Texas. It awarded 65 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Collin County Community College District is $3,094. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,104. Around 20% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Collin County Community College District. During the 2019-2020 year, about 95% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#15

Glendale Community College

Glendale, Arizona
60 Total Awards
$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees

Glendale Community College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate computer science programs. Located in Glendale, Arizona, the fairly large public school handed out 60 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they attend Glendale Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,854. Of those students who received their degree, 20% were women.

One thing to take note of is that Glendale Community College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 74% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Glendale Community College Report

#16

GateWay Community College

Phoenix, Arizona
57 Total Awards
$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees

GateWay Community College ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region list. GateWay Community College is a small public school located in Phoenix, Arizona that handed out 57 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they attend GateWay Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,854. Of those students who received their degree, 26% were women.

Online courses are available at GateWay Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 74% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#17

Oklahoma City Community College

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
55 Total Awards
$4,059 Average Tuition & Fees

Oklahoma City Community College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate computer science programs. OCCC is a public institution located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 55 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $4,059 in tuition and fees if they attend OCCC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,810. Of those students who received their degree, 24% were women.

OCCC is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

Full Oklahoma City Community College Report

#18

Amarillo College

Amarillo, Texas
52 Total Awards
$3,168 Average Tuition & Fees

Amarillo College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region list. Amarillo College is a medium-sized public school situated in Amarillo, Texas. It awarded 52 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Students from Texas who attend Amarillo College full time pay an average of $3,168 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,704. Around 21% of those degree recipients were women.

Amarillo College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 57% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#18

College of the Mainland

Texas City, Texas
52 Total Awards
$2,973 Average Tuition & Fees

College of the Mainland ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region list. This small public school is located in Texas City, Texas, and it awarded 52 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $2,973 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend COM. Out-of-state students pay an average of $3,873. Around 19% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since COM does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 77% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#20

Lee College

Baytown, Texas
51 Total Awards
$3,882 Average Tuition & Fees

Lee College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate computer science programs. Baytown, Texas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 51 students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $3,882 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Lee College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,302. Of those students who received their degree, 12% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Lee College. In 2019-2020 about 49% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#21

Mesa Community College

Mesa, Arizona
50 Total Awards
$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #21, Mesa Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their basic certificate. This fairly large public school is located in Mesa, Arizona, and it awarded 50 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Arizona pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Mesa Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,854. Of those students who received their degree, 24% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Mesa Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 71% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#22

Yavapai College

Prescott, Arizona
44 Total Awards

Yavapai College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #22 on the list. Located in Prescott, Arizona, the medium-sized public school awarded 44 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2020-2021.

Around 9% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Yavapai College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 74% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Yavapai College Report

#23

San Jacinto Community College

Pasadena, Texas
42 Total Awards

San Jacinto Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #23 on the list. Pasadena, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 42 students in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 26% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at San Jacinto College. In fact, around 95% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#23

Meridian Technology Center

Stillwater, Oklahoma
42 Total Awards

With a ranking of #23, Meridian Technology Center did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their basic certificate. This very small public school is located in Stillwater, Oklahoma, and it awarded 42 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Around 7% of those degree recipients were women.

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42 Total Awards
$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees

Chandler-Gilbert Community College ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region list. Chandler-Gilbert Community College is a fairly large public school situated in Chandler, Arizona. It awarded 42 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they attend Chandler-Gilbert Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,854. Around 31% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that Chandler-Gilbert Community College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 62% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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