2027 Best Computer Science Schools in the Southwest Region
Computer Science is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
College Factual analyzed 55 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best computer science schools.
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Best Schools for Computer Science in the Southwest Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall computer science education in the Southwest Region.
Top Schools in Computer Science
Texas A And M University College Station is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in computer science. Set in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public institution. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 672 computer science degrees were awarded at Texas A And M University College Station in the most recent year. Students who receive their computer science degree from Texas A And M University College Station earn around $103,906 in the first couple years of their career. Texas A And M University College Station graduates carry a median of $20,187 in student loans.
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Arizona State University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best computer science schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Tempe. About 68% of students finish within six years. About 1,652 computer science degrees were awarded at Arizona State University in the most recent year. Computer Science graduates of Arizona State University earn a median of $93,561 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $19,500.
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Students looking for a strong computer science program will find one at Southern Methodist University, which ranked #3. Southern Methodist University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Dallas. About 84% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 186 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Southern Methodist University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer science program make about $93,679 in their early career. Southern Methodist University graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans.
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The University Of Texas At Arlington came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best computer science schools. The University Of Texas At Arlington is a very large public school located in the city of Arlington. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. The University Of Texas At Arlington awarded about 245 computer science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer science program make about $84,759 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,500.
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University Of Arizona is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in computer science, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public university. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Arizona awarded about 240 computer science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer science program make about $86,040 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,000.
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University Of Dallas landed the #6 spot for computer science this year. University Of Dallas is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Irving. Roughly 73% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 14 computer science degrees were awarded at University Of Dallas in the most recent year. Computer Science graduates of University Of Dallas earn a median of $58,396 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,411 to complete this degree.
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New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology placed #7 among the best computer science schools. This small public university is located in the town of Socorro. About 57% of students finish within six years. About 42 computer science degrees were awarded at New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology in the most recent year. Computer Science graduates of New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology earn a median of $64,561 early in their careers. New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology graduates carry a median of $18,747 in student loans.
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Baylor University landed the #8 spot for computer science this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Waco. Baylor University graduates 80% of students within six years. Baylor University awarded about 57 computer science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer science program make about $82,714 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000.
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University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus placed #9 among the best computer science schools. Set in the suburb of Norman, University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a very large public institution. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 213 computer science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer science degree recipients from University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus generally make around $78,610. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus graduates carry a median of $24,251 in student loans.
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The University Of Texas At San Antonio landed the #10 spot for computer science this year. Located in the city of San Antonio, The University Of Texas At San Antonio is a very large public university. About 53% of students finish within six years. The University Of Texas At San Antonio awarded about 16 computer science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer science program make about $49,955 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,312.
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Lamar University came in at #11 for computer science this year. Located in the city of Beaumont, Lamar University is a very large public university. About 37% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 175 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Lamar University in the most recent data year. Computer Science graduates of Lamar University earn a median of $52,678 early in their careers. Lamar University graduates carry a median of $26,988 in student loans.
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Arizona State University Skysong placed #12 among the best computer science schools. Arizona State University Skysong is a very large public school located in the city of Scottsdale. There were roughly 325 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Arizona State University Skysong in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer science program make about $93,561 in their early career. Arizona State University Skysong graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans.
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Northern Arizona University landed the #13 spot for computer science this year. Northern Arizona University is a very large public school located in the city of Flagstaff. About 61% of students finish within six years. About 234 computer science degrees were awarded at Northern Arizona University in the most recent year. Graduates of the computer science program make about $74,815 in their early career. Northern Arizona University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans.
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Lone Star College System landed the #14 spot for computer science this year. Located in the city of The Woodlands, Lone Star College System is a very large public university. About 92 computer science degrees were awarded at Lone Star College System in the most recent year. Students who receive their computer science degree from Lone Star College System earn around $39,954 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,425.
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Dallas Baptist University ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best computer science schools. Located in the city of Dallas, Dallas Baptist University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Dallas Baptist University graduates 58% of students within six years. Dallas Baptist University awarded about 13 computer science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer science program make about $48,822 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,819.
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Texas State University San Marcos ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best computer science schools. This very large public university is located in the city of San Marcos. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 356 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Texas State University San Marcos in the most recent data year. Computer Science graduates of Texas State University San Marcos earn a median of $70,906 early in their careers. Texas State University San Marcos graduates carry a median of $24,445 in student loans.
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Chandler Gilbert Community College earned the #17 position for computer science this year. Set in the city of Chandler, Chandler Gilbert Community College is a very large public institution. Chandler Gilbert Community College awarded about 32 computer science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer science program make about $46,943 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,447.
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Glendale Community College Glendale Az came in at #18 for computer science this year. Located in the suburb of Glendale, Glendale Community College Glendale Az is a very large public university. Glendale Community College Glendale Az awarded about 32 computer science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer science degree from Glendale Community College Glendale Az earn around $51,483 in the first couple years of their career. Glendale Community College Glendale Az graduates carry a median of $15,996 in student loans.
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Texas Lutheran University came in at #19 for computer science this year. Located in the town of Seguin, Texas Lutheran University is a small private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. Texas Lutheran University awarded about 13 computer science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer science degree recipients from Texas Lutheran University generally make around $52,270. Students borrow a median of $25,510 to complete this degree.
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West Texas A And M University landed the #20 spot for computer science this year. West Texas A And M University is a large public school located in the town of Canyon. About 48% of students finish within six years. West Texas A And M University awarded about 23 computer science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer science degree recipients from West Texas A And M University generally make around $88,391. West Texas A And M University graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans.
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Houston Community College landed the #21 spot for computer science this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Houston. There were roughly 191 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Houston Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer science degree from Houston Community College earn around $40,365 in the first couple years of their career. Houston Community College graduates carry a median of $19,223 in student loans.
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University Of Tulsa ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best computer science schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Tulsa. University Of Tulsa graduates 72% of students within six years. About 55 computer science degrees were awarded at University Of Tulsa in the most recent year. Graduates of the computer science program make about $86,324 in their early career. University Of Tulsa graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans.
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Mesa Community College landed the #23 spot for computer science this year. Located in the city of Mesa, Mesa Community College is a very large public university. About 31 computer science degrees were awarded at Mesa Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the computer science program make about $54,730 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,750.
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Tarleton State University came in at #24 for computer science this year. Tarleton State University is a large public school located in the town of Stephenville. The six-year graduation rate is 48%. Tarleton State University awarded about 19 computer science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer science degree from Tarleton State University earn around $50,532 in the first couple years of their career. Tarleton State University graduates carry a median of $23,222 in student loans.
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Abilene Christian University landed the #25 spot for computer science this year. Located in the city of Abilene, Abilene Christian University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 59%. About 16 computer science degrees were awarded at Abilene Christian University in the most recent year. Students who receive their computer science degree from Abilene Christian University earn around $56,463 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,772.
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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 · 55 schools evaluated.
- 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).
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