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General Computer Science Schools in Texas

6,958 Computer and Information Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, General Computer Science is the 1st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Computer Science Majors in Texas

Computer and Information Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,168
Master’s Degree 1,625
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,029
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1,029
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1,029
Associate Degree 692
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 298
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 298
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 120
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 120
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 120
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 26
Post-Master’s Certificate 26

Gender Distribution

In Texas, a computer and information sciences major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer and information sciences majors in Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 16.6%
  • Black or African American: 5.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 21.8%
  • White: 24.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 27.4%
  • Other Races: 3.9%
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Jobs for General Computer Science Grads in Texas

There are 162,780 people in the state and 2,052,290 people in the nation working in computer and information sciences jobs.

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Wages for General Computer Science Jobs in Texas

A typical salary for a computer and information sciences grad in the state is $95,470, compared to a typical salary of $93,610 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Texas that offer computer and information sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

1,077 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
28,669 Total Students

82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 3.80% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at UT Dallas.

564 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

In their early career, UT Austin grads earn an average salary of $54,287. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 84%.

446 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
48,072 Total Students

A typical student attending UT Arlington will pay a net price of $15,509. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,852 after earning their degree at this institution.

426 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
47,090 Total Students

The average student takes 4.59 years to complete their degree at UH. The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 81%.

#5

Rice University

Houston
293 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
7,643 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $63,654 a year. An average student at Rice will pay a net price of $16,076. It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate.

265 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
40,953 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. A typical student attending UNT will pay a net price of $14,122. It takes the average student 4.46 years to graduate.

228 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
34,742 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years. 27 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 5.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

228 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
40,322 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $47,287 after graduation. 86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $16,194.

150 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
12,249 Total Students

91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 8.80% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,515.

144 Degrees in Major Awarded
39,896 Total Students

The 9.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 38%. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

General Computer Science Careers in TX

Some of the careers computer and information sciences majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Computer and Information Research Scientists 24% $122,840
Computer and Information Systems Managers 19% $145,880
Database Administrators 18% $93,200
Computer Workers 16% $88,460
Computer Systems Analysts 15% $89,860
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 13% $84,640
Computer Network Architects 13% $120,820
Computer Science Professors 12% $82,420

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to computer and information sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Information Technology 852
Informatics 54

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