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2023 Most Popular Online Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region

32 Schools Ranked
$4,920 Avg Tuition & Fees*

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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Computer Science Degree Search has created the Most Popular Online Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 32 schools in the Southwest Region to see which online basic certificate 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:

943 Total Awards

Our analysis found University of Phoenix - Arizona to be the most popular school for computer science students who want to pursue a basic certificate in the Southwest Region . Tempe, Arizona is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out basic certificates to 943 students in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 22% 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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196 Total Awards

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southern Careers Institute - Austin. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region list. This small private for-profit school is located in Austin, Texas, and it awarded 196 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 21% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 57% took at least some of their classes online.

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#3

Rio Salado College

Tempe, Arizona
76 Total Awards
$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you attend Rio Salado College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region list. This fairly large public school is located in Tempe, Arizona, and it awarded 76 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Arizona pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Rio Salado College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,854. Of those students who received their degree, 34% were women.

Around 53% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#4

Oklahoma City Community College

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
55 Total Awards
$4,059 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 32 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Oklahoma City Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the fairly large public school handed out 55 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $4,059 in tuition and fees if they attend OCCC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,810. Around 24% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, OCCC is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

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#5

Mesa Community College

Mesa, Arizona
50 Total Awards
$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent basic certificate programs at Mesa Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in the Southwest Region . This fairly large public school is located in Mesa, Arizona, and it awarded 50 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Mesa Community College is $2,070. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,854. Around 24% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 71% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#6

Tulsa Community College

Tulsa, Oklahoma
26 Total Awards
$3,445 Average Tuition & Fees

Tulsa Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate computer science programs. Tulsa, Oklahoma is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 26 students in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Tulsa Community College is $3,445. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,845. Of those students who received their degree, 35% were women.

Around 80% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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24 Total Awards

Southern Careers Institute - San Antonio (NW Loop) came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Southern Careers Institute - San Antonio (NW Loop) is a private for-profit institution located in San Antonio, Texas. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 24 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 8% were women.

Around 4% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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22 Total Awards

Southern Careers Institute - Pharr ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region list. Southern Careers Institute - Pharr is a very small private for-profit school situated in Pharr, Texas. It awarded 22 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Around 14% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 5% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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30 Total Awards
$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees

Estrella Mountain Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #9 on the list. Estrella Mountain Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Avondale, Arizona. It awarded 30 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Estrella Mountain Community College is $2,070. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,854. Of those students who received their degree, 20% were women.

Around 85% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#10

Central Texas College

Killeen, Texas
18 Total Awards

Central Texas College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate computer science programs. Central Texas College is a medium-sized public school situated in Killeen, Texas. It awarded 18 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 17% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 74% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#11

Pima Community College

Tucson, Arizona
14 Total Awards
$2,250 Average Tuition & Fees

Pima Community College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in Tucson, Arizona, the fairly large public school awarded 14 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Arizona pay an average of $2,250 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Pima County Community College District. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,566. Around 7% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 52% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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11 Total Awards

Southern Careers Institute - Brownsville came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. This very small private for-profit school is located in Brownsville, Texas, and it awarded 11 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 18% were women.

Around 8% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#12

GateWay Community College

Phoenix, Arizona
57 Total Awards
$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees

GateWay Community College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region list. GateWay Community College is a small public school situated in Phoenix, Arizona. It awarded 57 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Students from Arizona who attend GateWay Community College full time pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,854. Around 26% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 74% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#14

Temple College

Temple, Texas
7 Total Awards
$4,512 Average Tuition & Fees

Temple College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate computer science programs. Temple College is located in Temple, Texas and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 7 basic certificates to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Temple College is $4,512. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,432. Around 14% of those degree recipients 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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#14

Yavapai College

Prescott, Arizona
44 Total Awards

Yavapai College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate computer science programs. Located in Prescott, Arizona, the medium-sized public school handed out 44 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 9% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 74% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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6 Total Awards
$12,440 Average Tuition & Fees

Sessions College for Professional Design came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in Tempe, Arizona, the very small private for-profit school awarded 6 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $12,440 to cover tuition and fees at Sessions College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Of those students who received their degree, 17% were women.

Sessions College is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

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#17

Panola College

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

With a ranking of #17, Panola College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their basic certificate. Located in Carthage, Texas, the small public school awarded 5 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2020-2021.

Students from Texas who attend Panola College full time pay an average of $3,672 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,680. Around 40% of those degree recipients were women.

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

#18

Rose State College

Midwest City, Oklahoma
6 Total Awards
$4,754 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #18, Rose State College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their basic certificate. Located in Midwest City, Oklahoma, the medium-sized public school handed out 6 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.

Students from Oklahoma who attend RSC full time pay an average of $4,754 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,131. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 56% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#18

Mohave Community College

Kingman, Arizona
17 Total Awards
$2,136 Average Tuition & Fees

Mohave Community College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate computer science programs. Mohave Community College is a small public school located in Kingman, Arizona that handed out 17 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $2,136 in tuition and fees if they attend MCC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,996. Around 35% of those degree recipients were women.

Since MCC is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.

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4 Total Awards

Texas State Technical College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region list. Waco, Texas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 4 students in 2020-2021.

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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#18

San Juan College

Farmington, New Mexico
12 Total Awards
$1,618 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #18, San Juan College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their basic certificate. Located in Farmington, New Mexico, the medium-sized public school handed out 12 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $1,618 in tuition and fees if they attend SJC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,546. Around 33% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 84% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full San Juan College Report

#22

Aspen University

Denver, Arizona
2 Total Awards
$5,170 Average Tuition & Fees

Aspen University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Aspen University is a medium-sized private for-profit school located in Denver, Arizona that handed out 2 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $5,170 to cover tuition and fees at Aspen University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.

Aspen University 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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#22

Parker University

Dallas, Texas
2 Total Awards
$24,311 Average Tuition & Fees

Parker University ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region list. Dallas, Texas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out basic certificates to 2 students in 2020-2021.

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.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 52% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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5 Total Awards

Cochise County Community College District came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Sierra Vista, Arizona is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 5 students in 2020-2021.

Around 76% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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42 Total Awards
$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees

Chandler-Gilbert Community College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in Chandler, Arizona, the fairly large public school awarded 42 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2020-2021.

Students from Arizona who attend Chandler-Gilbert Community College full time pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,854. Of those students who received their degree, 31% were women.

Around 62% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 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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