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Computer Programming Schools in Texas

680 Programming students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Computer Programming is the 6th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Computer Programming Majors in Texas

Programming majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 350
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 222
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 222
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 222
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 97
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 97
Bachelor’s Degree 11

Gender Distribution

In Texas, a programming major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of programming majors in Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.9%
  • Black or African American: 10.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 36.2%
  • White: 36.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.9%
  • Other Races: 4.3%
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Jobs for Computer Programming Grads in Texas

145,590 people in the state and 1,880,050 in the nation are employed in jobs related to programming.

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Wages for Computer Programming Jobs in Texas

In this state, programming grads earn an average of $91,970. Nationwide, they make an average of $89,580.

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There are 10 colleges in Texas that offer programming degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

103 Degrees in Major Awarded
31,110 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,702 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
74,781 Total Students

38% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,739.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
39,896 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,890 after earning their degree at this institution. 38% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 9.90% which is lower than average.

#4

Amarillo College

Amarillo
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,079 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,098. The full-time teacher rate is 54%. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,654 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 91% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 6.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#6

San Antonio College

San Antonio
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
19,231 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.10%. 77% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,861 after earning their degree at this institution.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
48,329 Total Students

33% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. A typical student attending Houston Community College will pay a net price of $4,813.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,173 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $31,038 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
2,128 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. 100% of students get financical aid.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,742 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,849. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. 56% of the teachers are full time.

Computer Programming Careers in TX

Some of the careers programming majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 33% $108,490
Web Developers 19% $70,630
Systems Software Developers 16% $108,570
Computer Network Support Specialists 14% $69,190
Computer Science Professors 12% $82,420
Computer Programmers 0% $84,980

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to programming.

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Computer Information Systems 6,529
Computer Science 1,891
Information Science 1,787
Information Technology 1,208
Computer Systems Networking 425
Computer Software Applications 299
Computer Systems Analysis 239
Data Processing 78

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