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2023 Best Computer Science Associate Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Southwest Region

5 Ranked Colleges
396 Degrees Awarded
$20,100 Avg Cost*
Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Computer Science for an Associate

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, veterans have many different options to choose from. College Factual has developed its “Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Computer Science for an Associate” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

In 2020-2021, 59,565 computer science students received their degree, making the major the 8th most popular in the country.

Across the Southwest region, there were 3,776 computer science graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the associate degree level specifically, there were 396 computer science graduates with average earnings and debt of $35,810 and $18,681 respectively.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Computer Science for an Associate” ranking looked at 5 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in computer science. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent computer science programs, but they also offer a lot of support to veterans and active service members.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the computer science program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran satisfaction. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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The computer science school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Computer Science for an Associate”.

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Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Computer Science for an Associate

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Computer Science for an Associate”.

Top 5 Best Computer Science Associate Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Southwest Region

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Collin County Community College District. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Computer Science for an Associate list. Collin County Community College District is a large school located in McKinney, Texas that handed out 44 associates’s computer science degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Collin County Community College District, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 994 of the 35,390 students enrolled at Collin County Community College District were GI Bill® students, of which 606 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,042. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Collin County Community College District does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Collin County Community College District]](/colleges/collin-county-community-college-district/student-life/veterans/)

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Lone Star College System
The Woodlands, Texas

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lone Star College System. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Computer Science for an Associate list. The Woodlands, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s computer science degrees to 28 students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at North Harris Montgomery, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking.Of the 70,109 students enrolled at North Harris Montgomery, 1,932 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1,202 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $2,042. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. North Harris Montgomery does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at North Harris Montgomery]](/colleges/lone-star-college-system/student-life/veterans/)

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South Texas College
McAllen, Texas

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend South Texas College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Computer Science for an Associate list. South Texas College is a public institution located in McAllen, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 44 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.

South Texas College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list.Of the 28,233 students enrolled at South Texas College, 532 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 193 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,731. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

[Read full report on veteran student life at South Texas College]](/colleges/south-texas-college/student-life/veterans/)

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Central New Mexico Community College. The school came in at #4 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Computer Science for an Associate. Central New Mexico Community College is a fairly large school located in Albuquerque, New Mexico that handed out 23 associates’s computer science degrees in 2020-2021.

CNM also made our “Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #5.Our most recent data shows that 839 of the 21,398 students enrolled at Central New Mexico Community College were GI Bill® students, of which 390 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $1,171. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Central New Mexico Community College offers credit for military training for eligible students.

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Out of the 5 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Computer Science for an Associate that were part of this year’s ranking, Southwestern Oklahoma State University landed the #5 spot on the list. Weatherford, Oklahoma is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s computer science degrees to 4 students in 2020-2021.

SWOSU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list.Of the 4,898 students enrolled at SWOSU, 11 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 7 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $2,832. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

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