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2022 Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for General Computer & Information Sciences (Income $0-$30k) in the Southwest Region

16 Ranked Colleges
993 Degrees Awarded
$5,600 Avg Net Price*
Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking.

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 $0-$30k” ranking, we looked at 16 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.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the general computer and information sciences program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southwest region associate degree computer and information sciences students whose families make $0-$30k.

Top 16 Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for General Computer & Information Sciences (Income $0-$30k) in the Southwest Region

#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Austin Community College District. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Austin Community College District is a large school located in Austin, Texas that handed out 146 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Austin Community College District not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. The yearly cost to attend Austin Community College District is $3,134 for southwest region associate degree computer and information sciences students whose families make $0-$30k.

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#2

South Texas College

McAllen, Texas
#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend South Texas College. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k 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 not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. It costs about $904 for Southwest Region Associate Degree Computer and Information Sciences students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend South Texas College.

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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 #3 for the Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Fort Worth, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s computer and information sciences degrees to 96 students in 2019-2020.

Tarrant County College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Tarrant County College District is $5,225 for Southwest Region Associate Degree Computer and Information Sciences students whose families make $0-$30k.

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#4

Central New Mexico Community College

Albuquerque, New Mexico
#8 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Central New Mexico Community College landed the #4 spot on the list. Central New Mexico Community College is a public institution located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The school has a large population, and it awarded 78 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

CNM also took the #8 spot in our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. It costs about $2,604 for Southwest Region Associate Degree Computer and Information Sciences students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Central New Mexico Community College.

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#5

Oklahoma City Community College

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
#4 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Oklahoma City Community College landed the #5 spot on the list. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s computer and information sciences degrees to 66 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at OCCC, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. It costs about $5,889 for southwest region associate degree computer and information sciences students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend OCCC.

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#6

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, Texas
#3 in overall quality

Lone Star College System ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Lone Star College System is a large public school situated in The Woodlands, Texas. It awarded 75 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at North Harris Montgomery, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for North Harris Montgomery is $7,146 for southwest region associate degree computer and information sciences students whose families make $0-$30k.

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#5 in overall quality

Collin County Community College District did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #7. 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 did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Collin County Community College District is $4,565 for Southwest Region Associate Degree Computer and Information Sciences students whose families make $0-$30k.

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#9 in overall quality

Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k 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.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at OSU-OKC, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend OSU-OKC is $5,742 for southwest region associate degree computer and information sciences students whose families make $0-$30k.

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#9

Houston Community College

Houston, Texas
#10 in overall quality

Houston Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in Houston, Texas, and it awarded 20 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

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 $4,562 for southwest region associate degree computer and information sciences students whose families make $0-$30k.

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#11

South Plains College

Levelland, Texas
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, South Plains College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This medium-sized school is located in Levelland, Texas, and it awarded 10 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

South Plains College also made our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #13. The estimated yearly cost for South Plains College is $6,211 for Southwest Region Associate Degree Computer and Information Sciences students whose families make $0-$30k.

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#7 in overall quality

San Jacinto Community College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. San Jacinto College is located in Pasadena, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 53 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

San Jacinto College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. The yearly cost to attend San Jacinto College is $8,232 for southwest region associate degree computer and information sciences students whose families make $0-$30k.

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#13

Santa Fe Community College

Santa Fe, New Mexico
#12 in overall quality

Santa Fe 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 $0-$30k ranking. SFCC is a small school located in Santa Fe, New Mexico that handed out 11 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

SFCC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for SFCC is $6,464 for southwest region associate degree computer and information sciences students whose families make $0-$30k.

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#14

Glendale Community College

Glendale, Arizona
#11 in overall quality

Glendale Community College ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Glendale Community College is a fairly large public school situated in Glendale, Arizona. It awarded 21 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Glendale Community College also took the #11 spot in our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Glendale Community College is $7,729 for southwest region associate degree computer and information sciences students whose families make $0-$30k.

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#15

El Paso Community College

El Paso, Texas
#15 in overall quality

El Paso Community College ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. El Paso Community College is a large public school situated in El Paso, Texas. It awarded 3 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

El Paso Community College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. The yearly cost to attend El Paso Community College is $3,978 for southwest region associate degree computer and information sciences students whose families make $0-$30k.

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#16

Western Technical College

El Paso, Texas
#16 in overall quality

Western Technical College landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in El Paso, Texas, this small private for-profit school handed out 69 degrees to qualified associates’s computer and information sciences students 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 $13,203 for Southwest Region Associate Degree Computer and Information Sciences students whose families make $0-$30k.

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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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