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General Computer Science Schools in Texas

1,892 Computer Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A General Computer Science major is the 2nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Computer Science Majors in Texas

Computer Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,197
Master’s Degree 345
Associate Degree 313
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 36
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 36
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 36
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1

Gender Distribution

In Texas, a computer science major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer science majors in Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.7%
  • Black or African American: 4.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 25.7%
  • White: 29.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 25.3%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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Jobs for General Computer Science Grads in Texas

203,910 people in the state and 2,790,990 in the nation are employed in jobs related to computer science.

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Wages for General Computer Science Jobs in Texas

Computer Science grads earn an average of $92,350 in the state and $96,200 nationwide.

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There are 12 colleges in Texas that offer computer science degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

413 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $54,342 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

317 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
37,812 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $14,887. The full-time teacher rate is 78%.

181 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
48,072 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,852 a year.

146 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
32,441 Total Students

95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.70 years to complete their degree at UT Rio Grande Valley. In their early career, UT Rio Grande Valley grads earn an average salary of $35,955.

95 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,053 Total Students

A typical student attending UH Clear Lake will pay a net price of $15,001. The student loan default rate of 4.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 98% of the teachers are full time.

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
12,373 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. 78% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
785 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at North American University. This private institution charges an average net price of $10,393.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
48,329 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 69% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $4,813. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
26,034 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,848. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
19,297 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Baylor grads earn an average salary of $50,196.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
35,390 Total Students

23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 49% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,040.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
28,233 Total Students

A typical student attending South Texas College will pay a net price of $1,504. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 92% of students get financical aid.

General Computer Science Careers in TX

Some of the careers computer science majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Information Security Analysts 33% $100,490
Software Applications Developers 33% $108,490
Computer and Information Research Scientists 24% $122,840
Web Developers 19% $70,630
Computer and Information Systems Managers 19% $145,880
Systems Software Developers 16% $108,570
Computer Workers 16% $88,460
Computer Network Support Specialists 14% $69,190
Computer Science Professors 12% $82,420
Computer Programmers 0% $84,980

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