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2025 Best Computer Science Schools in Texas

18 Colleges in Texas
2,059 Computer Science Degrees Awarded
Ranked #8 in popularity, computer science is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 18 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Computer Science Schools in Texas ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 2,059 degrees in computer science to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Computer Science School

Best Computer Science Schools in Texas The computer science program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Computer Science rankings. For our Best Overall Computer Science School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

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Associate Degrees in Computer Science
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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Computer Science Schools in Texas ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Computer Science in Texas

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

10 Top Texas Schools in Computer Science

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In TX
479 Computer Science Degrees Awarded

Texas A&M University - College Station is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in computer science. Texas A&M College Station is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of College Station. A Best Colleges rank of #42 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Texas A&M College Station is a great university overall.

There were about 479 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Texas A&M College Station in the most recent data year.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In TX
114 Computer Science Degrees Awarded

Southern Methodist University is a good choice for students interested in a degree in computer science. SMU is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Dallas. A Best Colleges rank of #142 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means SMU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 114 computer science students who graduated with this degree at SMU in the most recent data year.

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Associates Degree Type
AS in Computer Science Program Name

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Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In TX
288 Computer Science Degrees Awarded

It's hard to beat Texas State University if you want to pursue a degree in computer science. Texas State is a fairly large public university located in the city of San Marcos. A Best Colleges rank of #396 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Texas State is a great university overall.

There were about 288 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Texas State in the most recent data year.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In TX
101 Computer Science Degrees Awarded

Houston Community College is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in computer science. Houston Community College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Houston. A Best Colleges rank of #474 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Houston Community College is a great college overall.

There were approximately 101 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Houston Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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5
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
10th Most Popular In TX

Located in the medium-sized city of Waco, Baylor is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #150 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Baylor is a great university overall.

There were roughly 23 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Baylor in the most recent data year.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
10th Most Popular In TX
50 Computer Science Degrees Awarded

Located in the large suburb of McKinney, Collin County Community College District is a public college with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #386 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Collin County Community College District is a great college overall.

There were roughly 50 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Collin County Community College District in the most recent data year.

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Lone Star College System
The Woodlands, TX
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
15th Most Popular In TX
35 Computer Science Degrees Awarded

Located in the midsize city of The Woodlands, North Harris Montgomery is a public college with a very large student population. This college ranks 21st out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were roughly 35 computer science students who graduated with this degree at North Harris Montgomery in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelors Degree Type
BS in Computer Science Program Name

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In TX
235 Computer Science Degrees Awarded

UT Arlington is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Arlington. A Best Colleges rank of #304 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UT Arlington is a great university overall.

There were approximately 235 computer science students who graduated with this degree at UT Arlington in the most recent year we have data available.

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El Centro College
Dallas, TX
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
13th Most Popular In TX

Located in the city of Dallas, El Centro College is a public college with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #281 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means El Centro College is a great college overall.

There were about 15 computer science students who graduated with this degree at El Centro College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
10th Most Popular In TX
50 Computer Science Degrees Awarded

Located in the midsize city of McAllen, South Texas College is a public college with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #485 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means South Texas College is a great college overall.

There were approximately 50 computer science students who graduated with this degree at South Texas College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Best Computer Science Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Best Computer Science Colleges in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Arizona 670 1,488
Oklahoma 565 310
New Mexico 416 60

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