by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 13 schools in Texas to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of computer & information sciences. Combined, these schools handed out 2,833 associate degrees in computer & information sciences to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The computer & information sciences associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. 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 school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of associate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their associate degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for computer & information sciences 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 Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Texas ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in computer & information sciences.
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in computer & information sciences needs to check out Texas State Technical College. TSTC is a large public college located in the medium-sized city of Waco.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Texas State Technical College
Any student who is interested in an associate degree in computer & information sciences needs to check out Collin County Community College District. Located in the suburb of McKinney, Collin County Community College District is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Collin County Community College District
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in computer & information sciences has to take a look at Tarrant County College District. Located in the large city of Fort Worth, Tarrant County College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Tarrant County College District
Every student who is interested in an associate degree in computer & information sciences needs to look into El Centro College. Located in the large city of Dallas, El Centro College is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from El Centro College
Houston Community College is a very large public college located in the large city of Houston.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Houston Community College
Located in the medium-sized city of The Woodlands, North Harris Montgomery is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Lone Star College System
Located in the large city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Austin Community College District
Located in the midsize city of Pasadena, San Jacinto College is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from San Jacinto Community College
Located in the city of Amarillo, Amarillo College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Amarillo College
Located in the large city of San Antonio, Northwest Vista College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Northwest Vista College
Explore all the Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 37 | 324 |
| Arizona | 36 | 1,247 |
| New Mexico | 35 | 190 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 823 |
| Information Technology | 670 |
| Computer Programming | 456 |
| Computer Science | 381 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 317 |
| Data Processing | 72 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 60 |
| Information Science | 28 |
| Other Computer & Information Sciences | 13 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | 9 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communications Technologies & Support | 330 |
