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2023 Most Popular Computer Programming Associate Degree Schools in Texas

23 Colleges
$37,544 Avg Salary
$17,892 Avg Student Debt

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.

The Most Popular Computer Programming Associate Degree Schools in Texas ranking is one of many tools that Computer Science Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 23 schools in Texas to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Programming program at each school on the list.

Check out the programming associate degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Texas.

Our analysis found San Jacinto Community College to be the most popular school for computer programming students who want to pursue a associate degree in Texas. San Jacinto College is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Pasadena.

Of the 103 students majoring in programming at San Jacinto College, 80% are male and 20% are female.

The average amount in student loans that programming majors at San Jacinto College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $12,457.

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#2

El Centro College

Dallas, TX

The in-demand associate degree programs at El Centro College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer programming schools in Texas. El Centro College is a fairly large public school located in the city of Dallas.

Of the 68 students majoring in programming at El Centro College, 75% are male and 25% are female.

Programming majors at El Centro College take out an average of $17,955 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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The in-demand associate degree programs at Austin Community College District helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer programming schools in Texas. Austin Community College District is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Austin.

About 43% of the students majoring in programming at the school are women while 57% are male.

On average, programming graduates from Austin Community College District take out $18,279 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#4

Amarillo College

Amarillo, TX

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Amarillo College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Programming Associate Degree Schools in Texas list. Located in the midsize city of Amarillo, Amarillo College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Women make up 30% of the programming majors at the school.

After completing their Associate Degree, programming graduates from Amarillo College carry an average student debt load of $14,674.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Texas State Technical College is a great place for computer programming students working on their associate degree. TSTC is a large public school located in the city of Waco.

Women make up 24% of the programming majors at the school.

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#6

San Antonio College

San Antonio, TX

San Antonio College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer programming students to get a associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the city of San Antonio, San Antonio College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 16 students majoring in programming at San Antonio College, 94% are male and 6% are female.

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Houston Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer programming programs. Located in the city of Houston, Houston Community College is a public college with a very large student population.

Women make up 36% of the programming majors at the school.

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#8

Central Texas College

Killeen, TX

Central Texas College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Programming Associate Degree Schools in Texas list. Located in the suburb of Killeen, Central Texas College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 13 students majoring in programming at Central Texas College, 69% are male and 31% are female.

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McLennan Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Programming Associate Degree Schools in Texas list. Located in the city of Waco, MCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Of the 9 students majoring in programming at MCC, 89% are male and 11% are female.

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#10

Hill College

Hillsboro, TX

Hill College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer programming programs. Located in the distant town of Hillsboro, Hill College is a public college with a small student population.

About 50% of the students majoring in programming at the school are women while 50% are male.

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Best Computer Programming Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Most Popular 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 23 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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