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2027 Best General Computer Programming Schools in Texas

16 Colleges in the United States
1,907 General Computer Programming Degrees Awarded
$41,060 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Computer Programming is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 16 schools to find the best for general computer programming students.

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Best Schools for General Computer Programming in Texas

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the general computer programming degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in General Computer Programming

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Austin Community College District is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in general computer programming. Austin Community College District is a very large public school located in the city of Austin. Austin Community College District awarded about 709 general computer programming degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general computer programming program make about $44,895 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,659 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general computer programming from Austin Community College District

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A rank of #2 makes Tarrant County College District one of the top schools for general computer programming. Tarrant County College District is a very large public school located in the city of Fort Worth. There were roughly 144 general computer programming students who graduated with this degree at Tarrant County College District in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general computer programming degree from Tarrant County College District earn around $45,158 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $15,148 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general computer programming from Tarrant County College District

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San Jacinto Community College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best general computer programming schools. San Jacinto Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Pasadena. About 171 general computer programming degrees were awarded at San Jacinto Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general computer programming degree recipients from San Jacinto Community College generally make around $38,107. San Jacinto Community College graduates carry a median of $11,376 in student loans. More information about a degree in general computer programming from San Jacinto Community College

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Students looking for a strong general computer programming program will find one at Collin County Community College District, which ranked #4. Set in the suburb of McKinney, Collin County Community College District is a very large public institution. Collin County Community College District awarded about 48 general computer programming degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general computer programming degree recipients from Collin County Community College District generally make around $42,177. Students borrow a median of $9,716 to complete this degree. Read more about the general computer programming program at Collin County Community College District

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El Centro College
Dallas, TX

Students looking for a strong general computer programming program will find one at El Centro College, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Dallas, El Centro College is a very large public institution. El Centro College awarded about 335 general computer programming degrees in the most recent data year. General Computer Programming graduates of El Centro College earn a median of $48,779 early in their careers. El Centro College graduates carry a median of $20,508 in student loans. See the full general computer programming program report for El Centro College

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Grayson College
Denison, TX

Grayson College came in at #6 for general computer programming this year. Grayson College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Denison. There were roughly 14 general computer programming students who graduated with this degree at Grayson College in the most recent data year. General Computer Programming graduates of Grayson College earn a median of $42,487 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $11,627. Read more about the general computer programming program at Grayson College

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Alvin Community College earned the #7 position for general computer programming this year. Set in the suburb of Alvin, Alvin Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Alvin Community College awarded about 19 general computer programming degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general computer programming degree recipients from Alvin Community College generally make around $55,057. Typical student debt for the program is $8,600. More information about a degree in general computer programming from Alvin Community College

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Central Texas College landed the #8 spot for general computer programming this year. Located in the suburb of Killeen, Central Texas College is a large public university. About 36 general computer programming degrees were awarded at Central Texas College in the most recent year. Students who receive their general computer programming degree from Central Texas College earn around $53,086 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,290. See the full general computer programming program report for Central Texas College

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Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX

Amarillo College ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best general computer programming schools. Located in the city of Amarillo, Amarillo College is a large public university. About 203 general computer programming degrees were awarded at Amarillo College in the most recent year. Students who receive their general computer programming degree from Amarillo College earn around $34,662 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $11,884 to complete this degree. See the full general computer programming program report for Amarillo College

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Brazosport College
Lake Jackson, TX

Brazosport College ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best general computer programming schools. Located in the suburb of Lake Jackson, Brazosport College is a moderately-sized public university. About 15 general computer programming degrees were awarded at Brazosport College in the most recent year. Graduates of the general computer programming program make about $32,746 in their early career. Brazosport College graduates carry a median of $6,625 in student loans. See the full general computer programming program report for Brazosport College

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Tyler Junior College earned the #11 position for general computer programming this year. This large public university is located in the city of Tyler. Tyler Junior College awarded about 34 general computer programming degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general computer programming program make about $43,348 in their early career. Tyler Junior College graduates carry a median of $14,869 in student loans. More information about a degree in general computer programming from Tyler Junior College

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San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX

San Antonio College landed the #12 spot for general computer programming this year. This very large public university is located in the city of San Antonio. About 59 general computer programming degrees were awarded at San Antonio College in the most recent year. General Computer Programming graduates of San Antonio College earn a median of $37,855 early in their careers. San Antonio College graduates carry a median of $11,839 in student loans. More information about a degree in general computer programming from San Antonio College

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Texas State Technical College placed #13 among the best general computer programming schools. Located in the city of Waco, Texas State Technical College is a large public university. There were roughly 46 general computer programming students who graduated with this degree at Texas State Technical College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general computer programming program make about $32,473 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $17,750 to complete this degree. Get the full general computer programming details for Texas State Technical College

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El Paso Community College placed #14 among the best general computer programming schools. This very large public university is located in the city of El Paso. About 21 general computer programming degrees were awarded at El Paso Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general computer programming degree recipients from El Paso Community College generally make around $29,086. El Paso Community College graduates carry a median of $8,542 in student loans. Read more about the general computer programming program at El Paso Community College

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Northeast Texas Community College earned the #15 position for general computer programming this year. Set in the rural area of Mount Pleasant, Northeast Texas Community College is a mid-sized public institution. About 14 general computer programming degrees were awarded at Northeast Texas Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the general computer programming program make about $37,839 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $15,089 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general computer programming from Northeast Texas Community College

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Hill College
Hillsboro, TX

Hill College earned the #16 position for general computer programming this year. Hill College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Hillsboro. There were roughly 39 general computer programming students who graduated with this degree at Hill College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general computer programming program make about $39,212 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,302. See the full general computer programming program report for Hill College

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 16 schools evaluated.

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