One of the academy programs @trinley is talking about is at HCC. We knew someone who began there - but I think decided cyber security vs computer engineering is more in line with his career interests - so he opted to go to UT San Antonio where they have a nationally recognized cyber security program.
But they enjoyed their time in the HCC program.
Here is the HCC info
https://www.hccs.edu/programs/areas-of-study/science-technology-engineering–math/engineering/tamu-academy/