2023 Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region
Finding the Best Computer Science Associate Degree School for You
With 59,565 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, computer science is the #2 most popular major in the United States.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which computer science program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Computer Science Degree Search has developed this Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in the Southwest Region to see which associate degree programs offered the best educational experiences for computer science students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.
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2023 Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Computer Science Associate Degree Colleges.
Top Southwest Region Schools for an Associate in Computer Science
Our 2023 rankings named Collin County Community College District the best school in the Southwest Region for computer science students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of McKinney, Collin County Community College District is a public college with a very large student population.
After completing their Associate Degree, compsci graduates from Collin County Community College District carry an average student debtload of $22,130.
Out of the 8 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, El Centro College landed the # 2 spot on the list. El Centro College is a very large public school located in the large city of Dallas.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Advancing Technology. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of Tempe, University of Advancing Technology is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
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Out of the 8 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, South Texas College landed the # 4 spot on the list. South Texas College is a very large public school located in the city of McAllen.
Out of the 8 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Lone Star College System landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of The Woodlands, North Harris Montgomery is a public college with a very large student population.
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Central New Mexico Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students to get a associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. CNM is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Albuquerque.
Southwestern Oklahoma State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. SWOSU is a small public school located in the remote town of Weatherford.
Texas State Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students to get a associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list. TSTC is a large public school located in the medium-sized city of Waco.
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Best Computer Science Colleges by State
Explore the best computer science colleges for a specific state in the Southwest region.
State | Degrees Awarded |
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Texas | 1,891 |
Arizona | 1,488 |
Oklahoma | 310 |
New Mexico | 60 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to CompSci
One of 10 majors within the computer science area of study, computer science has other similar majors worth exploring.
CompSci Focus Areas
Major | Annual Graduates |
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Computer Science | 59,565 |
Most Popular Majors Related to CompSci
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Computer Information Systems | 88,434 |
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 8 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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).
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