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2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in Texas

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

9 Colleges
$11,531 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$32,978 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, computer information systems was the most popular one in Texas. In total, 6,529 people earned a degree or certificate in the field from a school in Texas.

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 Texas ranking. Our analysis looked at 9 schools in Texas 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 Texas

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

Best Texas Schools for Affordable Quality for an Associate in Computer Information Systems

Our analysis found Tarrant County College District to be the best value school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a associate degree in Texas. Located in the city of Fort Worth, Tarrant County College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Tarrant County College are $3,402 a 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 took the #3 spot in our Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in Texas rankings.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Collin County Community College District is a great value for computer information systems students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of McKinney, Collin County Community College District is a public college with a fairly large student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Collin County Community College District are $3,094 per year.

Collin County Community College District not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #2 on our Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in Texas list.

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#3

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, TX

Out of the 9 schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, Lone Star College System landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of The Woodlands, North Harris Montgomery is a public school with a very large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at North Harris Montgomery are $4,848 a 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 be in good company if you decide to attend Austin Community College District. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in Texas list. Austin Community College District is a very large public school located in the large city of Austin.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Austin Community College District are $8,580 per year. On average, CIS graduates from Austin Community College District take out $16,888 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Austin Community College District not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #1 on our Best Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in Texas list.

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#5

South Texas College

McAllen, TX

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend South Texas College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in Texas list. South Texas College is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of McAllen.

South Texas College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,530 in in-state tuition and fees each year. While working on their Associate Degree, CIS majors at South Texas College accumulate an average of around $13,848 in student debt.

Full Computer Information Systems at South Texas College Report

DeVry University - Texas came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in Texas ranking. DeVry University - Texas is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Irving.

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

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University of the Incarnate Word 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 #7 on the list. UIW is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of San Antonio.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UIW are $33,100 a year.

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#8

Hallmark University

San Antonio, TX

Hallmark University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree computer information systems programs. Hallmark is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of San Antonio.

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Western Technical College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Schools in Texas ranking. Located in the large city of El Paso, Western Technical College is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Western Technical College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $22,565.

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Best Value Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Best Value Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
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 9 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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