2023 Best Computer Software Applications Schools in the Southwest Region
Finding the Best Computer Software & Applications School for You
With 14,336 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, computer software and applications is the #5 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. 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.
The Best Computer Software Applications Schools in the Southwest Region ranking is one of many tools that Computer Science Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 19 schools in the Southwest Region to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for computer science students.
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2023 Best Computer Software & Applications Schools in the Southwest Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Computer Software & Applications Colleges.
Top 10 Best Computer Software & Applications Schools
Our analysis found Collin County Community College District to be the best school for computer software and applications students who want to pursue a degree in the Southwest Region . Located in the suburb of McKinney, Collin County Community College District is a public school with a very large student population.
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The excellent programs at Tulsa Technology Center helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer software and applications schools in the Southwest Region . Located in the large city of Tulsa, Tulsa Tech is a public college with a small student population.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means El Centro College is a great place for computer software and applications students. El Centro College is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Dallas.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Phoenix - Arizona is a great place for computer software and applications students. UOPX - Arizona is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the city of Tempe.
The average amount in student loans that computer software majors at UOPX - Arizona take out is $36,542.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas A&M University - College Station. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Computer Software Applications Schools in the Southwest Region list. Texas A&M College Station is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of College Station.
The average amount in student loans that computer software majors at Texas A&M College Station take out is $20,937. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $474.
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University of Arizona landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer software and applications programs. University of Arizona is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Tucson.
On average, computer software graduates from University of Arizona take out $22,000 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $676.
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University of Houston came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Software Applications Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. UH is a fairly large public school located in the city of Houston.
Computer Software majors at UH take out an average of $22,500 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Arizona State University - Tempe ranked #8 on this year’s Best Computer Software Applications Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of Tempe, ASU - Tempe is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Southern Careers Institute - Austin landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer software and applications programs. Located in the city of Austin, Southern Careers Institute - Austin is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that computer software majors at Southern Careers Institute - Austin take out is $11,415.
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University of Advancing Technology landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer software and applications programs. Located in the midsize city of Tempe, University of Advancing Technology is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
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Best Computer Software & Applications Colleges by State
Explore the best computer software and applications schools for a specific state in the Southwest region.
State | Degrees Awarded |
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Texas | 299 |
Arizona | 177 |
Oklahoma | 12 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Computer Software
One of 10 majors within the computer science area of study, computer software and applications has other similar majors worth exploring.
Computer Software Focus Areas
Major | Annual Graduates |
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Web & Multimedia Design | 5,300 |
Data Modeling/Warehousing & Database Administration | 3,756 |
Computer Graphics | 2,988 |
Other Computer Software & Media Applications | 1,438 |
Modeling, Virtual Environments & Simulation | 854 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Computer Software
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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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 19 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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