2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in the Southwest Region
Finding the Best Computer Information Systems 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 Most Popular Computer Information Systems 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 174 schools in the Southwest Region to see which ones were the most popular programs for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Information Systems program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in the Southwest Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for CIS majors pursuing a .
Top 25 Most Popular Southwest Region Schools in Computer Information Systems
Our 2023 rankings named University of Phoenix - Arizona the most popular school in the Southwest Region for computer information systems students. UOPX - Arizona is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the large city of Tempe.
The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at UOPX - Arizona take out is $33,593. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $136.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means The University of Texas at Dallas is a great place for computer information systems students. UT Dallas is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Richardson.
While working on their degree, CIS majors at UT Dallas accumulate an average of around $18,305 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $222, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas at Austin. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the large city of Austin, UT Austin is a public college with a fairly large student population.
While working on their degree, CIS majors at UT Austin accumulate an average of around $20,250 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $212.
The excellent programs at Grand Canyon University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer information systems schools in the Southwest Region . Grand Canyon University is a very large private for-profit school located in the large city of Phoenix.
On average, CIS graduates from Grand Canyon University take out $28,137 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Out of the 174 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at Arlington landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Arlington, UT Arlington is a public college with a fairly large student population.
University of Houston came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. UH is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Houston.
CIS majors at UH take out an average of $19,062 in student loans while working on their egree.
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With a ranking of #7, University of North Texas did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer information systems students. UNT is a fairly large public school located in the city of Denton.
The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at UNT take out is $23,000. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $212.
Tarrant County College District landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer information systems programs. Located in the city of Fort Worth, Tarrant County College is a public college with a very large student population.
While working on their degree, CIS majors at Tarrant County College accumulate an average of around $14,445 in student debt.
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Texas Tech University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech is a public college with a fairly large student population.
While working on their degree, CIS majors at Texas Tech accumulate an average of around $25,135 in student debt.
With a ranking of #10, Lone Star College System did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer information systems students. Located in the city of The Woodlands, North Harris Montgomery is a public school with a fairly large student population.
While working on their degree, CIS majors at North Harris Montgomery accumulate an average of around $10,336 in student debt.
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With a ranking of #11, Rice University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer information systems students. Located in the large city of Houston, Rice is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
While working on their degree, CIS majors at Rice accumulate an average of around $13,604 in student debt.
The University of Texas at San Antonio came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the large city of San Antonio, UTSA is a public school with a fairly large student population.
CIS majors at UTSA take out an average of $20,785 in student loans while working on their egree. 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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South Texas College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #13 on the list. South Texas College is a very large public school located in the city of McAllen.
On average, CIS graduates from South Texas College take out $6,094 in student loans while working on their degree.
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American InterContinental University - Online came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. AIU Online is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the rural area of Schaumburg.
On average, CIS graduates from AIU Online take out $44,820 in student loans while working on their degree.
With a ranking of #15, University of Arizona did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer information systems students. University of Arizona is a very large public school located in the large city of Tucson.
After completing their degree, CIS graduates from University of Arizona carry an average student debt load of $26,000. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $814.
San Jacinto Community College ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in the Southwest Region list. San Jacinto College is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Pasadena.
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With a ranking of #17, Oklahoma State University - Main Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer information systems students. Located in the distant town of Stillwater, OSU is a public school with a very large student population.
The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at OSU take out is $25,488. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $282.
Austin Community College District did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #18 on the list. Austin Community College District is a very large public school located in the city of Austin.
After completing their degree, CIS graduates from Austin Community College District carry an average student debt load of $14,649.
With a ranking of #19, Texas A&M University - Commerce did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer information systems students. Texas A&M Commerce is a fairly large public school located in the distant town of Commerce.
On average, CIS graduates from Texas A&M Commerce take out $21,418 in student loans while working on their degree.
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The University of Texas at El Paso ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the city of El Paso, UTEP is a public college with a very large student population.
After completing their degree, CIS graduates from UTEP carry an average student debt load of $25,678.
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Arizona State University - Tempe came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the midsize city of Tempe, ASU - Tempe is a public school with a fairly large student population.
CIS majors at ASU - Tempe take out an average of $17,332 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $233, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Texas A&M University - Kingsville did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #22 on the list. Texas A&M Kingsville is a medium-sized public school located in the distant town of Kingsville.
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New Mexico State University - Main Campus came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. NMSU Main Campus is a fairly large public school located in the midsize suburb of Las Cruces.
After completing their degree, CIS graduates from NMSU Main Campus carry an average student debt load of $24,500.
Full Computer Information Systems at New Mexico State University - Main Campus Report
Texas State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #24 on the list. Texas State is a fairly large public school located in the small city of San Marcos.
On average, CIS graduates from Texas State take out $21,857 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $124, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the town of Okmulgee, OSU Institute of Technology is a public school with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at OSU Institute of Technology take out is $22,230.
Full Computer Information Systems at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology Report
Rest of the Top Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in the Southwest Region
Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional popular schools for Computer Information Systems students in the Southwest Region that almost earned our Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in the Southwest Region award.
Rank | College | Location |
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27 | University of Houston - Downtown | Houston, TX |
28 | University of Central Oklahoma | Edmond, OK |
29 | University of New Mexico - Main Campus | Albuquerque, NM |
30 | Oklahoma City Community College | Oklahoma City, OK |
31 | The University of Texas at Tyler | Tyler, TX |
32 | Central New Mexico Community College | Albuquerque, NM |
32 | Texas Woman’s University | Denton, TX |
34 | Tulsa Community College | Tulsa, OK |
Best Computer Information Systems Colleges by State
Explore the best computer information systems colleges for a specific state in the Southwest region.
State | Degrees Awarded |
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Texas | 6,529 |
Arizona | 2,554 |
Oklahoma | 771 |
New Mexico | 346 |
Majors Related to CIS
Computer Information Systems is one of 10 different types of computer science programs to choose from.
CIS Concentrations
Major | Annual Graduates |
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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 |
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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).
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