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2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Texas

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

39 Colleges
$8,962 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$50,596 Avg Salary

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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Computer Science Degree Search has created the Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Texas to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 39 schools in Texas to see which 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 Schools in Texas

Check out the CIS programs at these schools if you want to get the best value for your educational dollar.

Top 10 Best Computer Information Systems Schools

$3,094 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Collin County Community College District to be the best value school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a degree in Texas. Located in the suburb of McKinney, Collin County Community College District is a public school with a fairly large student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Collin County Community College District are $3,094 per year.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Collin County Community College District also is in the top 15% of our Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Texas ranking.

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$3,402 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Tarrant County College District is a great value for computer information systems students. Located in the city of Fort Worth, Tarrant County College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Tarrant County College are $3,402 a year. 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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#3

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, TX
$4,848 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lone Star College System. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Texas list. Located in the city of The Woodlands, North Harris Montgomery is a public school with a very large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at North Harris Montgomery are $4,848 a year. After completing their degree, CIS graduates from North Harris Montgomery carry an average student debtload of $10,336.

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$11,752 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent programs at The University of Texas at Austin helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer information systems schools in Texas. Located in the large city of Austin, UT Austin is a public school with a fairly large student population.

UT Austin undergraduate students pay an average of $11,752 in in-state tuition and fees each year. 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.

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

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$8,580 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent programs at Austin Community College District helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer information systems schools in Texas. Austin Community College District is a very large public school located in the large city of Austin.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Austin Community College District are $8,580 a year. The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Austin Community College District take out is $14,649.

In addition to its great value ranking, Austin Community College District is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Texas list.

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#6

South Texas College

McAllen, TX
$4,530 Average Tuition & Fees

South Texas College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value computer information systems programs. South Texas College is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of McAllen.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at South Texas College are $4,530 per year. The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at South Texas College take out is $6,094.

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$9,748 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #7, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer information systems students. Texas A&M Corpus Christi is a large public school located in the large city of Corpus Christi.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Texas A&M Corpus Christi are $9,748 a year. On average, CIS graduates from Texas A&M Corpus Christi take out $27,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

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$7,363 Average Tuition & Fees

Texas A & M University - Central Texas came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Texas ranking. Located in the rural area of Killeen, Texas A & M University - Central Texas is a public college with a small student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Texas A & M University - Central Texas are $7,363 per year. While working on their degree, CIS majors at Texas A & M University - Central Texas accumulate an average of around $14,740 in student debt.

Full Computer Information Systems at Texas A & M University - Central Texas Report

$8,394 Average Tuition & Fees

Texas Woman’s University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Texas ranking. TWU is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Denton.

TWU undergraduate students pay an average of $8,394 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

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#10

University of Houston

Houston, TX
$9,699 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Houston came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Texas ranking. UH is a fairly 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. While working on their degree, CIS majors at UH accumulate an average of around $19,062 in student debt.

Full Computer Information Systems at University of Houston Report

Best Value Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Best Value Computer Information Systems Colleges 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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