2025 Best Computer Science Schools in the Southwest Region

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Texas A&M University - College Station
College Station, TX

Any student pursuing a degree in computer science needs to check out Texas A&M University - College Station. Texas A&M College Station is a fairly large public university located in the city of College Station. A Best Colleges rank of #42 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Texas A&M College Station is a great university overall.

There were roughly 479 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Texas A&M College Station in the most recent year we have data available. Those computer science students who get their degree from Texas A&M University - College Station make $9,098 more than the typical compsci grad.

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University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

University of Arizona is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in computer science. University of Arizona is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Tucson. A Best Colleges rank of #110 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means University of Arizona is a great university overall.

There were approximately 238 computer science students who graduated with this degree at University of Arizona in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the computer science major at University of Arizona make $9,054 more than the standard college graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

It's difficult to beat Southern Methodist University if you wish to pursue 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 schools 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. Computer Science degree recipients from Southern Methodist University get an earnings boost of around $16,693 over the typical income of computer science majors.

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Arizona State University - Tempe
Tempe, AZ

It's difficult to beat Arizona State University - Tempe if you want to pursue a degree in computer science. Located in the medium-sized city of Tempe, ASU - Tempe is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #108 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means ASU - Tempe is a great university overall.

There were roughly 867 computer science students who graduated with this degree at ASU - Tempe in the most recent year we have data available. Computer Science degree recipients from Arizona State University - Tempe earn a boost of about $5,117 over the average income of computer science graduates.

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Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Texas State is a fairly large public university located in the small city of San Marcos. This university ranks 16th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were roughly 288 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Texas State in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the compsci program state that they receive average early career income of $70,906.

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University of Oklahoma Norman Campus
Norman, OK

University of Oklahoma is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Norman. A Best Colleges rank of #191 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means University of Oklahoma is a great university overall.

There were about 124 computer science students who graduated with this degree at University of Oklahoma in the most recent data year. After graduating, compsci degree recipients usually make about $78,610 in the first five years of their career.

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Houston Community College
Houston, TX

Houston Community College is a very large public college located in the city of Houston. This college ranks 17th out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were roughly 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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Baylor University
Waco, 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 colleges 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 year we have data available. Degree recipients from the computer science major at Baylor University make $5,728 more than the standard graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Collin County Community College District
McKinney, TX

Located in the suburb of McKinney, Collin County Community College District is a public college with a fairly 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 about 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

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

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