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2023 Most Popular Online Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Texas

11 Schools Ranked
$12,543 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$19,387 Avg Student Debt

A computer science student has lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamps that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Computer Science Degree Search has created its Most Popular Online Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Texas ranking. Our analysis looked at 11 schools in Texas to see which online associate degree programs were the most popular for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

Learn more about these popular schools with online programs:

#1

San Jacinto Community College

Pasadena, Texas
168 Total Awards
$13,960 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found San Jacinto Community College to be the most popular school for computer science students who want to pursue a associate degree in Texas. Located in Pasadena, Texas, the large public school handed out 168 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.

On average, associate degree students take out $13,960 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 21% were women.

Around 95% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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163 Total Awards
$16,405 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 11 schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas State Technical College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in Waco, Texas, the fairly large public school handed out 163 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,405 in student loans. Around 23% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2019-2020 about 97% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#3

South Texas College

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

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means South Texas College is a great place for computer science students working on their associate degree. South Texas College is a large public school situated in McAllen, Texas. It awarded 85 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

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. On average, associate degree students take out $8,401 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 20% were women.

Around 94% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#4

Central Texas College

Killeen, Texas
38 Total Awards
$11,657 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Central Texas College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Texas list. Killeen, Texas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 38 students in 2020-2021.

Associate Degree recipients from Central Texas College accumulate an average of $11,657 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 37% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 74% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Central Texas College Report

#5

Temple College

Temple, Texas
17 Total Awards
$4,512 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,360 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Temple College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Texas list. Temple College is a small public school located in Temple, Texas that handed out 17 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from Texas who attend Temple College full time pay an average of $4,512 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,432. On average, associate degree students take out $18,360 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 12% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 88% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#6

Strayer University - Texas

Austin, Texas
9 Total Awards
$13,515 Average Tuition & Fees
$30,752 Avg Student Debt

Strayer University - Texas ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Texas list. Strayer University - Texas is a small private for-profit school situated in Austin, Texas. It awarded 9 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $13,515 to cover tuition and fees at Strayer University - Texas. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Associate Degree recipients from Strayer University - Texas accumulate an average of $30,752 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 22% of those degree recipients were women.

Strayer University - Texas is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

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#7

Hallmark University

San Antonio, Texas
29 Total Awards
$23,845 Avg Student Debt

Hallmark University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get an associate degree. It came in at #7 on the list. San Antonio, Texas is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 29 students in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,845 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 10% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 76% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Hallmark University Report

#8

Panola College

Carthage, Texas
1 Total Awards
$3,672 Average Tuition & Fees

Panola College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer science programs. This small public school is located in Carthage, Texas, and it awarded 1 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from Texas who attend Panola College full time pay an average of $3,672 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,680.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 72% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Panola College Report

#9

University of St. Thomas

Houston, Texas
$31,560 Average Tuition & Fees

University of St. Thomas came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Texas ranking.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $31,560 to cover tuition and fees at UST. The school does not offer an in-state discount.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 93% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#9

Weatherford College

Weatherford, Texas
6 Total Awards
$5,700 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,268 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #9, Weatherford College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their associate degree. Located in Weatherford, Texas, the medium-sized public school awarded 6 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $5,700 in tuition and fees if they attend Weatherford College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,800. On average, associate degree students take out $16,268 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 83% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 37% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#9

Parker University

Dallas, Texas
$24,311 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,400 Avg Student Debt

Parker University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer science programs.

Parker University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $24,311. This amount may 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 $28,400 in student loans.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 52% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 11 schools only.

References

  • 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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