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2023 Best Value Computer Programming Associate Degree Schools in Texas

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

5 Colleges
$5,532 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$37,544 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer Programming Associate Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, computer programming students earned 361 degrees and certificates from a Texas school, making the subject the 6th in the state.

With all the computer science programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Computer Science Degree Search has created its Best Value Computer Programming Associate Degree Schools in Texas ranking. This report analyzed 5 schools in Texas to see which ones offered the best value associate degree programs for programming students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.

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 Programming Associate Degree Schools in Texas

The colleges and universities below are the best value schools for programming majors pursuing a associate degree.

Best Texas Schools for Affordable Quality for an Associate in Computer Programming

#1

El Centro College

Dallas, TX

Our 2023 rankings named El Centro College the best value school in Texas for computer programming students working on their associate degree. El Centro College is a very large public school located in the city of Dallas.

El Centro College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,050 in in-state tuition and fees each year. Programming majors at El Centro College take out an average of $17,955 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

El Centro College also made our Best Computer Programming Associate Degree Schools in Texas list, coming in at #4.

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#2

Amarillo College

Amarillo, TX

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Amarillo College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Programming Associate Degree Schools in Texas list. Located in the medium-sized city of Amarillo, Amarillo College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Amarillo College undergraduate students pay an average of $3,168 in in-state tuition and fees each year. On average, programming graduates from Amarillo College take out $14,674 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#3

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, TX

Out of the 5 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 medium-sized city of The Woodlands, North Harris Montgomery is a public college with a fairly large student population.

North Harris Montgomery undergraduate students pay an average of $4,848 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Austin Community College District is a great value for computer programming students working on their associate degree. Austin Community College District is a fairly large public school located in the city of Austin.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Austin Community College District are $8,580 per year. Programming majors at Austin Community College District take out an average of $18,279 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 #1 for overall quality for programming in Texas.

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

TSTC undergraduate students pay an average of $6,950 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

TSTC did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our Best Computer Programming Associate Degree Schools in Texas list.

Full Computer Programming at Texas State Technical College Report

Best Value Computer Programming Colleges in the Southwest Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Arizona 117
Oklahoma 4
New Mexico 3

One of 10 majors within the computer science area of study, computer programming has other similar majors worth exploring.

Programming Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
General Computer Programming 8,750
App Specific Computer Programming 2,411
Computer Programming Certifications 278
Computer Programming, Specific Platforms 173
Computer Game Programming 169
Other Computer Programming 158

Related 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

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 5 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 luis gomes.

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