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2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

46 Colleges
$21,444 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$55,862 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 88,434 degrees and certificates were awarded to computer information systems students, making the major the most popular in the country.

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.

The Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking is one of many tools that Computer Science Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 46 schools in the Southwest Region to see which ones offered the best value bachelor's degree programs for CIS students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.

Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.

In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Colleges.

Top 10 Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools

Our analysis found University of Phoenix - Arizona to be the best value school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Southwest Region . UOPX - Arizona is a very large private for-profit school located in the large city of Tempe.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UOPX - Arizona are $9,552 a year. CIS majors at UOPX - Arizona take out an average of $39,437 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $163, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Computer Information Systems at University of Phoenix - Arizona Report

#2

South Texas College

McAllen, TX

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at South Texas College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best value computer information systems schools in the Southwest Region . South Texas College is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of McAllen.

South Texas College undergraduate students pay an average of $7,920 in tuition and fees each year. CIS majors at South Texas College take out an average of $7,693 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Arizona State University - Skysong. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of Scottsdale, ASU - Skysong is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at ASU - Skysong are $13,092 per year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, CIS majors at ASU - Skysong accumulate an average of around $19,674 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $233, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

ASU - Skysong did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list.

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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of Phoenix - Texas helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best value computer information systems schools in the Southwest Region . UOPX - Texas is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Houston.

UOPX - Texas undergraduate students pay an average of $9,552 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, CIS majors at UOPX - Texas accumulate an average of around $39,437 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $163, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Computer Information Systems at University of Phoenix - Texas Report

#5

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ

Out of the 46 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Grand Canyon University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Grand Canyon University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the city of Phoenix.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Grand Canyon University are $17,189 per year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, CIS majors at Grand Canyon University accumulate an average of around $30,735 in student debt.

On top of its placing in our value ranking, Grand Canyon University also did well on our Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.

Full Computer Information Systems at Grand Canyon University Report

#6

MSU Texas

Wichita Falls, TX

MSU Texas ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of Wichita Falls, MSU Texas is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at MSU Texas are $11,726 a year.

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Strayer University - Texas did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer information systems students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Strayer University - Texas is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Austin.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Strayer University - Texas are $13,515 a year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, CIS graduates from Strayer University - Texas carry an average student debtload of $40,372.

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East Central University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the remote town of Ada, ECU is a public school with a small student population.

ECU undergraduate students pay an average of $16,555 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at ECU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $17,316.

Full Computer Information Systems at East Central University Report

#9

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX

Texas Tech University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree computer information systems programs. Located in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech is a public school with a very large student population.

Texas Tech undergraduate students pay an average of $24,121 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, CIS graduates from Texas Tech carry an average student debtload of $23,974.

On top of its placing in our value ranking, Texas Tech also did well on our Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.

Full Computer Information Systems at Texas Tech University Report

University of Central Oklahoma came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Edmond, UCO is a public college with a large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UCO are $18,917 a year. CIS majors at UCO take out an average of $21,343 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full Computer Information Systems at University of Central Oklahoma Report

Best Computer Information Systems Colleges by State

Explore the best computer information systems schools for a specific state in the Southwest region.

State Degrees Awarded
Texas 6,529
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.

  • 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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