by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in the Southwest Region to determine which ones were the best for information technology students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 757 associate degrees in information technology to qualified students.
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The it associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality it program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we consider a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for information technology students working on their associate degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Information Technology Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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Gain the specialized knowledge and critical-thinking skills required to begin a career in tech with this online associate degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for information technology students seeking a an associate degree.
It's difficult to beat University of Phoenix - Arizona if you want to pursue an associate degree in information technology. Located in the city of Phoenix, UOPX - Arizona is a private for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a associate in information technology from University of Phoenix - Arizona
Lone Star College System is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in information technology. Located in the city of The Woodlands, North Harris Montgomery is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in information technology from Lone Star College System
DeVry University - Texas is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in information technology. Located in the city of Irving, DeVry University - Texas is a private for-profit university with a fairly small student population.More information about a associate in information technology from DeVry University - Texas
Cameron University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in information technology. Located in the small city of Lawton, Cameron University is a public university with a small student population.More information about a associate in information technology from Cameron University
Hallmark is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of San Antonio.More information about a associate in information technology from Hallmark University
Explore the best information technology schools for a specific state in the Southwest Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 420 | 71 |
| Arizona | 349 | 677 |
| New Mexico | 255 | 5 |
| Oklahoma | 222 | 78 |
One of 5 majors within the Computer Information Systems area of study, Information Technology has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Computer & Information Sciences | 934 |
| Other Computer & Information Sciences | 92 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 12 |
