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2023 Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in the Southwest Region

66 Colleges
$35,693 Avg Salary
$35,272 Avg Student Debt

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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Computer Science Degree Search has created its Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. This report analyzed 66 schools in the Southwest Region to see which ones were the most popular programs 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.

Check out the computer software programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Southwest Region .

Our analysis found Texas A&M University - College Station to be the most popular school for computer software and applications students who want to pursue a degree in the Southwest Region . Texas A&M College Station is a fairly large public school located in the 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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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southern Careers Institute - Austin. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the large city of Austin, Southern Careers Institute - Austin is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, computer software graduates from Southern Careers Institute - Austin carry an average student debt load of $11,415.

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#3

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ

The excellent programs at University of Arizona helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer software and applications schools in the Southwest Region . University of Arizona is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Tucson.

The average amount in student loans that computer software majors at University of Arizona take out is $22,000. 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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#4

University of Houston

Houston, TX

Out of the 66 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Houston landed the # 4 spot on the list. UH is a fairly large public school located in the large 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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#5

El Centro College

Dallas, TX

A rank of #5 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.

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South Mountain Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer software and applications students. It came in at #6 on the list. South Mountain Community College is a small public school located in the city of Phoenix.

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With a ranking of #7, Collin County Community College District did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer software and applications students. Located in the medium-sized suburb of McKinney, Collin County Community College District is a public college with a very large student population.

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Arizona State University - Tempe ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of Tempe, ASU - Tempe is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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With a ranking of #9, Estrella Mountain Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer software and applications students. Located in the suburb of Avondale, Estrella Mountain Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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#10

Scottsdale Community College

Scottsdale, AZ

With a ranking of #10, Scottsdale Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer software and applications students. Scottsdale Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the rural area of Scottsdale.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional popular schools for Computer Software Applications students in the Southwest Region that almost earned our Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in the Southwest Region award.

Rank College Location
11 Rio Salado College Tempe, AZ
11 Tulsa Technology Center Tulsa, OK
11 Canadian Valley Technology Center El Reno, OK

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
Texas 299
Arizona 177
Oklahoma 12

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
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

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 25 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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