2023 Most Popular Computer Software Applications Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region
Finding the Best Computer Software & Applications Associate Degree 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 Most Popular Computer Software Applications Associate Degree 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 31 schools in the Southwest Region to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Software & Applications program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Computer Software & Applications Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Computer Software & Applications Associate Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Most Popular Computer Software & Applications Associate Degree Schools
Our analysis found El Centro College to be the most popular school for computer software and applications students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Southwest Region . El Centro College is a very large public school located in the large city of Dallas.
About 50% of the students majoring in computer software at the school are women while 50% are male.
Full Computer Software & Applications at El Centro College Report
The in-demand associate degree programs at Estrella Mountain Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer software and applications schools in the Southwest Region . Located in the midsize suburb of Avondale, Estrella Mountain Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Women make up 29% of the computer software majors at the school.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend South Mountain Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Software Applications Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. South Mountain Community College is a small public school located in the city of Phoenix.
Of the 16 students majoring in computer software at South Mountain Community College, 81% are male and 19% are female.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Collin County Community College District is a great place for computer software and applications students working on their associate degree. Located in the midsize suburb of McKinney, Collin County Community College District is a public school with a very large student population.
Of the 8 students majoring in computer software at Collin County Community College District, 25% are male and 75% are female.
Out of the 31 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Scottsdale Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Scottsdale Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Scottsdale.
About 63% of the students majoring in computer software at the school are women while 38% are male.
Full Computer Software & Applications at Scottsdale Community College Report
Northwest Vista College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Software Applications Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Northwest Vista College is a large public school located in the city of San Antonio.
Of the 6 students majoring in computer software at Northwest Vista College, 50% are male and 50% are female.
Texas State Technical College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer software and applications programs. TSTC is a large public school located in the medium-sized city of Waco.
Of the 5 students majoring in computer software at TSTC, 20% are male and 80% are female.
After completing their Associate Degree, computer software graduates from TSTC carry an average student debt load of $17,185.
With a ranking of #8, Mesa Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer software and applications students working on their associate degree. Mesa Community College is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Mesa.
Women make up 25% of the computer software majors at the school.
With a ranking of #8, College of the Mainland did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer software and applications students working on their associate degree. Located in the midsize suburb of Texas City, COM is a public college with a small student population.
Arizona Western College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Software Applications Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. AWC is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Yuma.
About 75% of the students majoring in computer software at the school are women while 25% are male.
Full Computer Software & Applications at Arizona Western College Report
Best Computer Software & Applications Colleges by State
Explore the best computer software and applications colleges for a specific state in the Southwest region.
State | Degrees Awarded |
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Texas | 299 |
Arizona | 177 |
Oklahoma | 12 |
Computer Software & Applications Related Majors
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 31 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 Negative Space.
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