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2023 Best Computer Information Systems Basic Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region

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Finding the Best Computer Information Systems Basic Certificate School for You

In 2020-2021, 88,434 degrees and certificates were awarded to computer information systems students, making the major the most popular in the country.

With all the computer science programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Computer Science Degree Search has developed this Best Computer Information Systems Basic Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. This report analyzed 12 schools in the Southwest Region to see which ones offered the best basic certificate programs for computer science students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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2023 Best Computer Information Systems Basic Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for CIS majors pursuing a basic certificate.

Top 10 Best Computer Information Systems Basic Certificate Schools

Our analysis found The University of Texas at Austin to be the best school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a basic certificate in the Southwest Region . Located in the large city of Austin, UT Austin is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Tarrant County College District. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Computer Information Systems Basic Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the city of Fort Worth, Tarrant County College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Tulsa Technology Center is a great place for computer information systems students working on their basic certificate. Located in the large city of Tulsa, Tulsa Tech is a public school with a small student population.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Austin Community College District is a great place for computer information systems students working on their basic certificate. Austin Community College District is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Austin.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Collin County Community College District is a great place for computer information systems students working on their basic certificate. Located in the midsize suburb of McKinney, Collin County Community College District is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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Arizona State University - Tempe did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer information systems students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the city of Tempe, ASU - Tempe is a public school with a very large student population.

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University of Phoenix - Arizona did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer information systems students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #7 on the list. UOPX - Arizona is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the large city of Tempe.

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The University of Texas at San Antonio ranked #8 on this year’s Best Computer Information Systems Basic Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the city of San Antonio, UTSA is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#9

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, TX

Lone Star College System ranked #9 on this year’s Best Computer Information Systems Basic Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the city of The Woodlands, North Harris Montgomery is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#10

South Texas College

McAllen, TX

With a ranking of #10, South Texas College did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer information systems students working on their basic certificate. South Texas College is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of McAllen.

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Best Computer Information Systems Colleges by State

Explore the best computer information systems schools for a specific state in the Southwest region.

State Degrees Awarded
Texas 6,529
Arizona 2,554
Oklahoma 771
New Mexico 346

Computer Information Systems is one of 10 different types of computer science programs to choose from.

CIS Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Computer & Information Sciences 51,681
Information Technology 31,531
Informatics 2,726
Other Computer & Information Sciences 1,887
Artificial Intelligence 518
Human-Centered Technology Design 91

Majors Similar to CIS

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 12 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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