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2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Texas

99 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Computer Science Degree Search has created the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Texas to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 99 schools in Texas to see which programs were the most popular 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.

Check out the CIS programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Texas.

Our analysis found The University of Texas at Dallas to be the most popular school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a degree in Texas. UT Dallas is a very large public school located in the midsize 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 join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend The University of Texas at Austin. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Texas list. Located in the 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.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend The University of Texas at Arlington. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Texas list. Located in the city of Arlington, UT Arlington is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#4

University of Houston

Houston, TX

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Houston. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Texas list. 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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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of North Texas is a great place 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.

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Tarrant County College District ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Texas list. Located in the city of Fort Worth, Tarrant County College is a public school with a fairly 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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#7

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX

Texas Tech University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #7 on the 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.

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#8

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, TX

Lone Star College System landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer information systems programs. Located in the medium-sized city of The Woodlands, North Harris Montgomery is a public college with a very 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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#9

Rice University

Houston, TX

Rice University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Texas ranking. Located in the city of Houston, Rice is a private not-for-profit school 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.

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With a ranking of #10, The University of Texas at San Antonio did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer information systems students. Located in the large city of San Antonio, UTSA is a public school with a very 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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#11

South Texas College

McAllen, TX

South Texas College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Texas ranking. 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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San Jacinto Community College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Texas ranking. San Jacinto College is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Pasadena.

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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 #13 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.

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The University of Texas at El Paso ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Texas list. Located in the city of El Paso, UTEP is a public school 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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With a ranking of #14, 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 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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Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional popular schools for Computer Information Systems students in the state of Texas that almost earned our Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Texas award.

Rank College Location
16 Texas A&M University - Kingsville Kingsville, TX
17 Texas State University San Marcos, TX
18 Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX
19 University of Houston - Downtown Houston, TX

Best Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Most Popular 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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