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2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools in Texas

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

29 Colleges
$11,366 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$55,862 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree 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.

The Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools in Texas ranking is one of many tools that Computer Science Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 29 schools in Texas to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best value experiences for CIS students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.

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 Texas

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

#1

South Texas College

McAllen, TX

Our 2023 rankings named South Texas College the best value school in Texas for computer information systems students working on their bachelor’s degree. South Texas College is a very large public school located in the city of McAllen.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at South Texas College are $4,530 per 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 The University of Texas at Austin. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas list. Located in the large city of Austin, UT Austin is a public college with a fairly large student population.

UT Austin undergraduate students pay an average of $11,752 in in-state tuition and fees each year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, CIS majors at UT Austin accumulate an average of around $20,460 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $212.

UT Austin did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas list.

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#3

University of Houston

Houston, TX

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Houston is a great value for computer information systems students working on their bachelor’s degree. UH is a very large public school located in the large city of Houston.

UH undergraduate students pay an average of $9,699 in in-state tuition and fees each year. CIS majors at UH take out an average of $21,888 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 Texas A & M University - Central Texas. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas list. Located in the rural area of Killeen, Texas A & M University - Central Texas is a public school with a small student population.

Texas A & M University - Central Texas undergraduate students pay an average of $7,363 in in-state tuition and fees each year. On average, CIS graduates from Texas A & M University - Central Texas take out $21,962 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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Out of the 29 schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at San Antonio landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the large city of San Antonio, UTSA is a public school with a fairly large student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UTSA are $9,231 per year. On average, CIS graduates from UTSA take out $24,487 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $123.

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Texas Woman’s University 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 #6 on the list. TWU is a large public school located in the midsize city of Denton.

TWU undergraduate students pay an average of $8,394 in in-state tuition and fees each year. CIS majors at TWU take out an average of $22,035 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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University of Houston - Downtown landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree computer information systems programs. Located in the large city of Houston, UH Downtown is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UH Downtown are $7,338 a year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, CIS graduates from UH Downtown carry an average student debtload of $22,980.

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#8

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX

Texas Tech University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree computer information systems programs. Located in the large city of Lubbock, Texas Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Texas Tech are $11,852 a year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, CIS graduates from Texas Tech carry an average student debtload of $23,974.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Texas Tech also is in the top 15% of our Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas ranking.

Full Computer Information Systems at Texas Tech University Report

The University of Texas at El Paso 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 #9 on the list. Located in the large city of El Paso, UTEP is a public college with a very large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UTEP are $9,544 a year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, CIS majors at UTEP accumulate an average of around $24,593 in student debt.

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University of Houston - Clear Lake came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas ranking. Located in the suburb of Houston, UH Clear Lake is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UH Clear Lake are $7,698 a year. On average, CIS graduates from UH Clear Lake take out $25,927 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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Best Value Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Best Value 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.

  • 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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