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2022 Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for General Computer & Information Sciences (Income $75-$110k) in the Southwest Region

14 Ranked Colleges
993 Degrees Awarded
$10,700 Avg Net Price*
Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

General Computer & Information Sciences is the 18th most popular major in the country with 48,796 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Southwest region, there were 7,387 general computer and information sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the associate degree level specifically, there were 993 general computer and information sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $33,605 and $16,886 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking, we looked at 14 colleges that offer a degree in general computer and information sciences. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent general computer and information sciences programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the general computer and information sciences program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k.

Top 14 Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for General Computer & Information Sciences (Income $75-$110k) in the Southwest Region

#1

South Texas College

McAllen, Texas
#6 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, South Texas College landed the #1 spot on the list. McAllen, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s computer and information sciences degrees to 48 students in 2019-2020.

South Texas College also made our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #6. The estimated yearly cost for South Texas College is $4,790 for Southwest Region Associate Degree Computer and Information Sciences students whose families make $75-$110k.

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#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Tarrant County College District. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k. Tarrant County College District is a large school located in Fort Worth, Texas that handed out 96 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region associate degree computer and information sciences students whose families make $75-$110k list, Tarrant County College has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Tarrant County College District is $9,152 for southwest region associate degree computer and information sciences students whose families make $75-$110k.

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#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Austin Community College District. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Austin Community College District is a public institution located in Austin, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 146 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region associate degree computer and information sciences students whose families make $75-$110k list, Austin Community College District has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Austin Community College District is $11,596 for southwest region associate degree computer and information sciences students whose families make $75-$110k.

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#4

Central New Mexico Community College

Albuquerque, New Mexico
#8 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Central New Mexico Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Central New Mexico Community College is a large school located in Albuquerque, New Mexico that handed out 78 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region associate degree computer and information sciences students whose families make $75-$110k list, CNM has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Central New Mexico Community College is $7,646 for Southwest Region Associate Degree Computer and Information Sciences students whose families make $75-$110k.

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#5

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, Texas
#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Lone Star College System. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k. Lone Star College System is a large school located in The Woodlands, Texas that handed out 75 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

North Harris Montgomery did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. The yearly cost to attend North Harris Montgomery is $12,136 for southwest region associate degree computer and information sciences students whose families make $75-$110k.

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#6

Oklahoma City Community College

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
#4 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, Oklahoma City Community College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. This fairly large school is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and it awarded 66 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

OCCC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. The yearly cost to attend Oklahoma City Community College is $11,234 for Southwest Region Associate Degree Computer and Information Sciences students whose families make $75-$110k.

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#5 in overall quality

Collin County Community College District landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This large school is located in McKinney, Texas, and it awarded 11 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Collin County Community College District not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. It costs about $9,967 for southwest region associate degree computer and information sciences students whose families make $75-$110k per year to attend Collin County Community College District.

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#8

Houston Community College

Houston, Texas
#10 in overall quality

Houston Community College landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Houston Community College is located in Houston, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 20 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

Houston Community College also made our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #10. The estimated yearly cost for Houston Community College is $9,755 for southwest region associate degree computer and information sciences students whose families make $75-$110k.

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#9 in overall quality

Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 18 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

OSU-OKC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City is $11,257 for Southwest Region Associate Degree Computer and Information Sciences students whose families make $75-$110k.

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#7 in overall quality

San Jacinto Community College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #10. Located in Pasadena, Texas, this large public school awarded 53 diplomas to qualified associates’s computer and information sciences students in 2019-2020.

San Jacinto College also made our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #7. The yearly cost to attend San Jacinto College is $12,672 for southwest region associate degree computer and information sciences students whose families make $75-$110k.

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#12

South Plains College

Levelland, Texas
#13 in overall quality

South Plains College landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. South Plains College is a medium-sized school located in Levelland, Texas that handed out 10 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region associate degree computer and information sciences students whose families make $75-$110k list, South Plains College has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend South Plains College is $11,574 for Southwest Region Associate Degree Computer and Information Sciences students whose families make $75-$110k.

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#13

El Paso Community College

El Paso, Texas
#15 in overall quality

El Paso Community College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This large school is located in El Paso, Texas, and it awarded 3 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

El Paso Community College also made our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #15. It costs about $10,469 for southwest region associate degree computer and information sciences students whose families make $75-$110k per year to attend El Paso Community College.

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#14

Western Technical College

El Paso, Texas
#16 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, Western Technical College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. This small school is located in El Paso, Texas, and it awarded 69 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Western Technical College, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Western Technical College is $17,821 for Southwest Region Associate Degree Computer and Information Sciences students whose families make $75-$110k.

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Notes and References

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%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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