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2023 Most Popular Online Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region

20 Schools Ranked
$12,056 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$26,702 Avg Student Debt

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which computer science program is right for you. 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.

The Most Popular Online Computer Science Bachelor's 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 20 schools in the Southwest Region to see which online bachelor's 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.

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850 Total Awards
$41,357 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found University of Phoenix - Arizona to be the most popular school for computer science students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Southwest Region . UOPX - Arizona is a large private for-profit school situated in Tempe, Arizona. It awarded 850 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $41,357 in student loans. Around 22% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#2

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
473 Total Awards
$12,204 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,847 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Texas A&M University - College Station is a great place for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. This large public school is located in College Station, Texas, and it awarded 473 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from Texas who attend Texas A&M College Station full time pay an average of $12,204 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $38,855. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $19,847 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 30% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 36% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#3

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona
285 Total Awards
$17,189 Average Tuition & Fees
$31,746 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Grand Canyon University is a great place for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Grand Canyon University is a large private for-profit school situated in Phoenix, Arizona. It awarded 285 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Grand Canyon University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $17,189. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Grand Canyon University accumulate an average of $31,746 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 18% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 90% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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193 Total Awards
$12,418 Average Tuition & Fees
$46,026 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 20 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, American InterContinental University - Online landed the # 4 spot on the list. AIU Online is located in Schaumburg, Arizona and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 193 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

If you want to attend AIU Online, expect to pay an average of $12,418 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from AIU Online accumulate an average of $46,026 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 19% were women.

Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out AIU Online. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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#5

Arizona State University - Skysong

Scottsdale, Arizona
172 Total Awards
$10,818 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,041 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Arizona State University - Skysong. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Arizona State University - Skysong is a large public school located in Scottsdale, Arizona that handed out 172 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $10,818 in tuition and fees if they attend ASU - Skysong full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $13,092. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,041 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 20% of those degree recipients were women.

ASU - Skysong is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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136 Total Awards
$9,244 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,108 Avg Student Debt

Oklahoma State University - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Stillwater, Oklahoma is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 136 students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $9,244 in tuition and fees if they attend OSU full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $24,764. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,108 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 14% were women.

Around 93% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#7

South Texas College

McAllen, Texas
80 Total Awards
$4,530 Average Tuition & Fees
$6,791 Avg Student Debt

South Texas College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in McAllen, Texas, the large public school awarded 80 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students 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. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,920. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $6,791 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 19% were women.

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

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104 Total Awards
$7,301 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,972 Avg Student Debt

New Mexico State University - Main Campus ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. New Mexico State University - Main Campus is a fairly large public school located in Las Cruces, New Mexico that handed out 104 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from New Mexico pay an average of $7,301 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend NMSU Main Campus. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $23,767. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from NMSU Main Campus accumulate an average of $23,972 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 21% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 55% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#9

Hallmark University

San Antonio, Texas
66 Total Awards
$35,096 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #9, Hallmark University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in San Antonio, Texas, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 66 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $35,096 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 9% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2019-2020 about 76% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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61 Total Awards
$7,363 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,544 Avg Student Debt

Texas A & M University - Central Texas landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer science programs. Texas A & M University - Central Texas is located in Killeen, Texas and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 61 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $7,363 in tuition and fees if they attend Texas A & M University - Central Texas full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $17,155. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,544 in student loans. Around 21% of those degree recipients were women.

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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#11

East Central University

Ada, Oklahoma
54 Total Awards
$7,195 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,763 Avg Student Debt

East Central University ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. ECU is a public institution located in Ada, Oklahoma. The school has a small population, and it awarded 54 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $7,195 in tuition and fees if they attend ECU full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $16,555. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from ECU accumulate an average of $22,763 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 15% were women.

Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out ECU. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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51 Total Awards
$5,774 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,777 Avg Student Debt

Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list. Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology is a small public school located in Okmulgee, Oklahoma that handed out 51 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Oklahoma pay an average of $5,774 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend OSU Institute of Technology. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,384. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from OSU Institute of Technology accumulate an average of $23,777 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 14% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 90% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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44 Total Awards
$17,461 Average Tuition & Fees
$31,861 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #13, University of Advancing Technology did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. University of Advancing Technology is located in Tempe, Arizona and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 44 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

The average tuition and fees at University of Advancing Technology is $17,461. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $31,861 in student loans. Around 14% of those degree recipients were women.

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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#14

Strayer University - Texas

Austin, Texas
24 Total Awards
$13,515 Average Tuition & Fees
$44,452 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #14, Strayer University - Texas did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Austin, Texas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 24 students 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. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $44,452 in student loans. Around 21% of those degree recipients were women.

Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Strayer University - Texas. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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20 Total Awards
$6,930 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,420 Avg Student Debt

Southeastern Oklahoma State University ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Southeastern Oklahoma State University is a medium-sized public school located in Durant, Oklahoma that handed out 20 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Southeastern Oklahoma State University is $6,930. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,870. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Southeastern Oklahoma State University accumulate an average of $23,420 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 25% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 85% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#16

Cameron University

Lawton, Oklahoma
33 Total Awards
$6,450 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,122 Avg Student Debt

Cameron University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #16 on the list. Cameron University is a small public school situated in Lawton, Oklahoma. It awarded 33 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from Oklahoma who attend Cameron University full time pay an average of $6,450 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,870. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,122 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 12% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 80% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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10 Total Awards
$6,528 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,944 Avg Student Debt

Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer science programs. ENMU - Main Campus is located in Portales, New Mexico and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 10 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at ENMU - Main Campus is $6,528. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,568. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,944 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 20% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2019-2020 about 100% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#17

Concordia University, Texas

Lakeway, Texas
10 Total Awards
$34,500 Average Tuition & Fees
$31,097 Avg Student Debt

Concordia University, Texas did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #17 on the list. Concordia University, Texas is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Lakeway, Texas. It awarded 10 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at Concordia University, Texas is $34,500. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Concordia University, Texas accumulate an average of $31,097 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 20% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 64% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#19

Parker University

Dallas, Texas
2 Total Awards
$24,311 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,973 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #19, Parker University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Dallas, Texas, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 2 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Parker University, expect to pay an average of $24,311 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,973 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.

Around 52% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#20

Ottawa University - Phoenix

Phoenix, Arizona
$13,281 Average Tuition & Fees
$31,724 Avg Student Debt

Ottawa University - Phoenix did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #20 on the list.

Ottawa University - Phoenix does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $13,281. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $31,724 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Ottawa University - Phoenix is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 20 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%.

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