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2023 Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Texas

12 Schools Ranked
$9,553 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$19,387 Avg Student Debt

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for computer science students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Computer Science Degree Search has created the Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Texas to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 12 schools in Texas to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs 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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Top Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Texas

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$8,580 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,220 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Austin Community College District to be the best school for computer science students who want to pursue a associate degree in Texas.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Austin Community College District is $8,580. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,590. Associate Degree recipients from Austin Community College District accumulate an average of $16,220 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Austin Community College District does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 99% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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$3,094 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,379 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Collin County Community College District. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Texas list.

Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $3,094 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Collin County Community College District. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,104. On average, associate degree students take out $17,379 in loans while pursuing their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Collin County Community College District. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 95% took at least some of their classes online.

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#3

Tarrant County College District

Fort Worth, Texas
$17,198 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Tarrant County College District. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Texas list.

On average, associate degree students take out $17,198 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Tarrant County College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 97% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#4

El Centro College

Dallas, Texas
$18,961 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 12 schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, El Centro College landed the # 4 spot on the list.

On average, associate degree students take out $18,961 in loans while pursuing their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since El Centro College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 92% took at least some of their classes online.

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$16,405 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Texas State Technical College is a great place for computer science students working on their associate degree.

On average, associate degree students take out $16,405 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at TSTC. During the 2019-2020 year, about 97% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Texas State Technical College Report

#6

Hallmark University

San Antonio, Texas
$23,845 Avg Student Debt

Hallmark University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Texas ranking.

Associate Degree recipients from Hallmark accumulate an average of $23,845 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Hallmark. In fact, around 76% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#7

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, Texas
$4,848 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,481 Avg Student Debt

Lone Star College System did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students to get an associate degree. It came in at #7 on the list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at North Harris Montgomery is $4,848. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,168. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,481 in student loans.

One thing to take note of is that North Harris Montgomery does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 72% took at least some of their classes online.

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#8

Western Technical College

El Paso, Texas
$22,500 Avg Student Debt

Western Technical College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Texas ranking.

Associate Degree recipients from Western Technical College accumulate an average of $22,500 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

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#9

South Texas College

McAllen, Texas
$4,530 Average Tuition & Fees
$8,401 Avg Student Debt

South Texas College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Texas ranking.

Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $4,530 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend South Texas College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,920. Associate Degree recipients from South Texas College accumulate an average of $8,401 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

One thing to take note of is that South Texas College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 94% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#10

Amarillo College

Amarillo, Texas
$3,168 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,641 Avg Student Debt

Amarillo College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree computer science programs.

Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $3,168 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Amarillo College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,704. Associate Degree recipients from Amarillo College accumulate an average of $18,641 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Amarillo College. In 2019-2020 about 57% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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$24,912 Avg Student Debt

Remington College - Fort Worth Campus landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree computer science programs.

Associate Degree recipients from Remington College - Fort Worth Campus accumulate an average of $24,912 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, Remington College - Fort Worth Campus is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

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#12

University of the Incarnate Word

San Antonio, Texas
$33,100 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,041 Avg Student Debt

University of the Incarnate Word ranked #12 on this year’s Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Texas list.

If you want to attend UIW, expect to pay an average of $33,100 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,041 in student loans.

Some students may be able to take online classes at UIW. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 97% took at least some of their classes online.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 12 schools only.

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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