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2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

15 Colleges
$11,823 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$32,978 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree 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 Value Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 15 schools in the Southwest Region to see which associate degree programs offered the best value experiences for CIS students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.

Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.

In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Value Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Colleges.

Top 10 Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools

Our 2023 rankings named Collin County Community College District the best value school in the Southwest Region for computer information systems students working on their associate degree. Located in the midsize suburb of McKinney, Collin County Community College District is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Collin County Community College District are $5,104 a year.

In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Collin County Community College District is ranked #3 for overall quality for CIS in the Southwest Region .

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The excellent associate degree programs at University of Phoenix - Arizona helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best value computer information systems schools in the Southwest Region . UOPX - Arizona is a very large private for-profit school located in the city of Tempe.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UOPX - Arizona are $9,552 per year. After completing their Associate Degree, CIS graduates from UOPX - Arizona carry an average student debtload of $23,706. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $109.

UOPX - Arizona not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #1 on our Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list.

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The excellent associate degree programs at Tarrant County College District helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best value computer information systems schools in the Southwest Region . Located in the large city of Fort Worth, Tarrant County College is a public school with a very large student population.

Tarrant County College undergraduate students pay an average of $8,235 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Tarrant County College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $18,102.

Tarrant County College also made our Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list, coming in at #5.

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#4

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, TX

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lone Star College System. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of The Woodlands, North Harris Montgomery is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at North Harris Montgomery are $6,168 per year. After completing their Associate Degree, CIS graduates from North Harris Montgomery carry an average student debtload of $15,447.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Austin Community College District. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Austin Community College District is a very large public school located in the city of Austin.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Austin Community College District are $10,590 per year. On average, CIS graduates from Austin Community College District take out $16,888 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Austin Community College District is ranked #2 for overall quality for CIS in the Southwest Region .

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#6

Oklahoma City Community College

Oklahoma City, OK

Oklahoma City Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer information systems students to get a associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the city of Oklahoma City, OCCC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at OCCC are $9,810 a year. On average, CIS graduates from OCCC take out $14,239 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

OCCC not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #4 on our Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list.

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Tulsa Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree computer information systems programs. Tulsa Community College is a large public school located in the city of Tulsa.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Tulsa Community College are $8,845 per year. The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Tulsa Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $18,125.

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With a ranking of #8, Central New Mexico Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer information systems students working on their associate degree. CNM is a large public school located in the city of Albuquerque.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at CNM are $7,540 a year. After completing their Associate Degree, CIS graduates from CNM carry an average student debtload of $12,914.

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DeVry University - Texas ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. DeVry University - Texas is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Irving.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at DeVry University - Texas are $15,032 a year.

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DeVry University - Arizona ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the city of Phoenix, DeVry University - Arizona is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

DeVry University - Arizona undergraduate students pay an average of $15,032 in tuition and fees each year.

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Best Computer Information Systems Colleges by State

Explore the best computer information systems colleges 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 15 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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