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2023 Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Texas

39 Colleges
$50,596 Avg Salary
$27,670 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, computer information systems was the most popular one in Texas. In total, 6,529 people earned a degree or certificate in the field from a school in Texas.

With all the computer science programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Computer Science Degree Search has developed this Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Texas ranking. This report analyzed 39 schools in Texas to see which ones offered the best programs for computer science students.

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2023 Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Texas

The colleges and universities below are the best for CIS majors pursuing a .

Top 10 Best Computer Information Systems Schools

#1

Rice University

Houston, TX

Our 2023 rankings named Rice University the best school in Texas for computer information systems students. Located in the large city of Houston, Rice is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Rice take out is $13,604.

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#2

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, TX

The excellent programs at Texas Christian University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer information systems schools in Texas. TCU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Fort Worth.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means The University of Texas at Austin is a great place for computer information systems students. Located in the large city of Austin, UT Austin is a public school with a fairly large student population.

On average, CIS graduates from UT Austin take out $20,250 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $212.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Austin Community College District. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Texas list. Austin Community College District is a fairly large public school located in the city of Austin.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Austin Community College District take out is $14,649.

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#5

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX

Out of the 39 schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas Tech University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Lubbock, Texas Tech is a public college with a fairly large student population.

CIS majors at Texas Tech take out an average of $25,135 in student loans while working on their egree.

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With a ranking of #6, The University of Texas at Dallas did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer information systems students. UT Dallas is a very large public school located in the city of Richardson.

After completing their degree, CIS graduates from UT Dallas carry an average student debtload of $18,305. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $222, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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DeVry University - Texas landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer information systems programs. DeVry University - Texas is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Irving.

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Collin County Community College District came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Texas ranking. Located in the midsize suburb of McKinney, Collin County Community College District is a public school with a very large student population.

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Tarrant County College District landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer information systems programs. Located in the city of Fort Worth, Tarrant County College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

CIS majors at Tarrant County College take out an average of $14,445 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#10

University of Houston

Houston, TX

University of Houston ranked #10 on this year’s Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Texas list. UH is a very large public school located in the large city of Houston.

While working on their degree, CIS majors at UH accumulate an average of around $19,062 in student debt.

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Best Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Best Computer Information Systems Schools in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Arizona 2,554
Oklahoma 771
New Mexico 346

Computer Information Systems is one of 10 different types of computer science programs to choose from.

CIS Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Computer & Information Sciences 51,681
Information Technology 31,531
Informatics 2,726
Other Computer & Information Sciences 1,887
Artificial Intelligence 518
Human-Centered Technology Design 91

Majors Similar to CIS

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

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