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It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for veterans. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Computer & Information Sciences for an Associate” ranking is part of that endeavor.
In 2020-2021, 254,454 computer and information sciences students received their degree, making the major the 6th most popular in the country. In 2019-2020, computer and information sciences graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $52,893 and had an average of $27,324 in loans still to pay off.
Across the Southwest region, there were 26,018 computer and information sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $49,252 and $28,012 respectively. At the associate degree level specifically, there were 4,270 computer and information sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $35,810 and $18,681 respectively.
This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Computer & Information Sciences for an Associate” ranking analyzed 21 colleges that offered a degree in computer and information sciences. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality computer and information sciences programs as well as strong veteran support.
Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the computer and information sciences program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran population. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.
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The computer & information sciences school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Computer & Information Sciences for an Associate”.
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The colleges and universities below are the best for southwest region associate degree vets studying computer & information sciences.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Austin Community College District. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Computer & Information Sciences for an Associate list. Austin Community College District is a large public school situated in Austin, Texas. It awarded 299 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
Austin Community College District also made our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #2.Of the 39,896 students enrolled at Austin Community College District, 2,473 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 59 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $735. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Austin Community College District]](/colleges/austin-community-college-district/student-life/veterans/)
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Collin County Community College District. The school came in at #2 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Computer & Information Sciences for an Associate. Collin County Community College District is a public institution located in McKinney, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 137 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Collin County Community College District, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking.Among the 35,390 students enrolled at Collin County Community College District, 994 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 606 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,042. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
Full Collin County Community College District Veteran Student Life Report
Out of the 21 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Computer & Information Sciences for an Associate that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Phoenix - Arizona landed the #3 spot on the list. UOPX - Arizona is a large school located in Tempe, Arizona that handed out 630 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
UOPX - Arizona also took the #1 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 135 of the 89,763 students enrolled at UOPX - Arizona were GI Bill® students, of which 157 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,437. In addition to receiving other benefits, 1 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
Full University of Phoenix - Arizona Veteran Student Life Report
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Tarrant County College District. The school came in at #4 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Computer & Information Sciences for an Associate. Tarrant County College is located in Fort Worth, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 186 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.
In addition to being on our southwest region associate degree vets studying computer & information sciences list, Tarrant County College has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 1,862 of the 43,000 students enrolled at Tarrant County College District were GI Bill® students, of which 1,172 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,319. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Advancing Technology. The school came in at #5 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Computer & Information Sciences for an Associate. This small school is located in Tempe, Arizona, and it awarded 11 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
University of Advancing Technology also took the #16 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking.Of the 836 students enrolled at University of Advancing Technology, 168 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 123 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $12,000. On top of their other funding sources, 19 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Advancing Technology does offer credit for military training for eligible students.
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Pima Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Computer & Information Sciences for an Associate ranking. This fairly large school is located in Tucson, Arizona, and it awarded 58 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our southwest region associate degree vets studying computer & information sciences list, Pima County Community College District has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, Pima County Community College District supports 15,544 students, and 853 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 426 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $1,036. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
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Lone Star College System landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Computer & Information Sciences for an Associate ranking. Lone Star College System is a large public school situated in The Woodlands, Texas. It awarded 148 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
North Harris Montgomery also made our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #7.Of the 70,109 students enrolled at North Harris Montgomery, 1,932 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1,202 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $2,042. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
Full North Harris Montgomery Veteran Student Life Report
Oklahoma City Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Computer & Information Sciences for an Associate ranking. Located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, this fairly large public school handed out 84 diplomas to qualified associates’s computer and information sciences students in 2020-2021.
OCCC also took the #12 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking.Among the 12,227 students enrolled at OCCC, 754 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 327 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $2,090. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
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University of the Incarnate Word landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Computer & Information Sciences for an Associate ranking. University of the Incarnate Word is located in San Antonio, Texas and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 4 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.
UIW not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #17 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list.Among the 7,917 students enrolled at UIW, 1,174 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 761 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $10,131. To help with additional expenses, 87 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. UIW does offer credit for military training for eligible students.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
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With a ranking of #10, DeVry University - Arizona did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Computer & Information Sciences for an Associate list. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, this small private for-profit school handed out 15 degrees to qualified associates’s computer and information sciences students in 2020-2021.
DeVry University - Arizona also made our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #8.According to our most recent data, DeVry University - Arizona supports 217 students, and 31 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 31 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,518. In addition to receiving other benefits, 1 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.
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Strayer University - Texas ranked #11 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Computer & Information Sciences for an Associate list. Strayer University - Texas is a private for-profit institution located in Austin, Texas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 9 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Strayer University - Texas, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking.Of the 3,401 students enrolled at Strayer University - Texas, 20 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 23 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,804. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Strayer University - Texas offers credit for military training for eligible students.
Full Strayer University - Texas Veteran Student Life Report
Central New Mexico Community College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Computer & Information Sciences for an Associate ranking. CNM is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 93 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.
CNM not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list.Our most recent data shows that 839 of the 21,398 students enrolled at Central New Mexico Community College were GI Bill® students, of which 390 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,171. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Central New Mexico Community College offers credit for military training for eligible students.
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With a ranking of #13, South Texas College did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Computer & Information Sciences for an Associate list. South Texas College is a large school located in McAllen, Texas that handed out 85 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at South Texas College, the school also landed the #18 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, South Texas College supports 28,233 students, and 532 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 193 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,731. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
[Read full report on veteran student life at South Texas College]](/colleges/south-texas-college/student-life/veterans/)
DeVry University - Texas landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Computer & Information Sciences for an Associate ranking. DeVry University - Texas is a small private for-profit school situated in Irving, Texas. It awarded 13 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
DeVry University - Texas not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list.Among the 307 students enrolled at DeVry University - Texas, 143 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 124 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,682. During this same period, 3 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
Full DeVry University - Texas Veteran Student Life Report
Amarillo College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Computer & Information Sciences for an Associate ranking. Located in Amarillo, Texas, this medium-sized public school awarded 23 diplomas to qualified associates’s computer and information sciences students in 2020-2021.
Amarillo College also made our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #14.Of the 9,079 students enrolled at Amarillo College, 260 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 141 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $1,795. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Amarillo College offers credit for military training for eligible students.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Amarillo College]](/colleges/amarillo-college/student-life/veterans/)
With a ranking of #16, Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Computer & Information Sciences for an Associate list. Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 23 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.
In addition to being on our southwest region associate degree vets studying computer & information sciences list, OSU-OKC has also earned the #19 rank in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, OSU-OKC supports 4,949 students, and 54 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 77 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $1,563. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. OSU-OKC offers credit for military training for eligible students.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City]](/colleges/oklahoma-state-university-oklahoma-city/student-life/veterans/)
With a ranking of #17, Southwestern Oklahoma State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Computer & Information Sciences for an Associate list. Southwestern Oklahoma State University is a small school located in Weatherford, Oklahoma that handed out 4 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
SWOSU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #20 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list.Of the 4,898 students enrolled at Southwestern Oklahoma State University, 11 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 7 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $2,832. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
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With a ranking of #18, Tulsa Community College did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Computer & Information Sciences for an Associate list. Tulsa Community College is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 100 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.
Tulsa Community College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list.Our most recent data shows that 581 of the 15,568 students enrolled at Tulsa Community College were GI Bill® students, of which 176 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $1,612. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.
Full Tulsa Community College Veteran Student Life Report
The Art Institute of Houston ranked #19 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Computer & Information Sciences for an Associate list. Located in Houston, Texas, this small private for-profit school awarded 1 diplomas to qualified associates’s computer and information sciences students in 2020-2021.
Ai Houston did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed # on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list.According to our most recent data, Ai Houston supports 511 students, and 128 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 88 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $13,531. During this same period, 8 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
[Read full report on veteran student life at The Art Institute of Houston]](/colleges/the-art-institute-of-houston/student-life/veterans/)
Remington College - Fort Worth Campus landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Computer & Information Sciences for an Associate ranking. Remington College - Fort Worth Campus is a private not-for-profit institution located in Fort Worth, Texas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our southwest region associate degree vets studying computer & information sciences list, Remington College - Fort Worth Campus has also earned the # rank in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking.Of the 372 students enrolled at Remington College - Fort Worth Campus, 80 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 77 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $10,813. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.
Full Remington College - Fort Worth Campus Veteran Student Life Report
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