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2023 Best Information Science Schools in Texas

20 Colleges
$61,632 Avg Salary
$29,929 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Information Science School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, information science was ranked 3rd in Texas. In fact, 1,787 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which computer science program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Computer Science Degree Search has developed this Best Information Science Schools in Texas ranking. This report analyzed 20 schools in Texas to see which ones offered the best programs for computer science students.

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2023 Best Information Science Schools in Texas

The colleges and universities below are the best for IS majors pursuing a .

Top 10 Best Information Science Schools

Our analysis found Southern Methodist University to be the best school for information science students who want to pursue a degree in Texas. Located in the large suburb of Dallas, SMU is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means The University of Texas at Austin is a great place for information science students. Located in the city of Austin, UT Austin is a public school with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, IS majors at UT Austin accumulate an average of around $16,190 in student debt.

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The excellent programs at The University of Texas at Dallas helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best information science schools in Texas. UT Dallas is a very large public school located in the city of Richardson.

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#4

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas Tech University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Information Science Schools in Texas list. Located in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech is a public school with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that IS majors at Texas Tech take out is $23,125. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $321.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Texas A&M University - College Station. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Information Science Schools in Texas list. Texas A&M College Station is a very large public school located in the city of College Station.

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#6

Baylor University

Waco, TX

Baylor University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best information science programs. Located in the city of Waco, Baylor is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

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With a ranking of #7, The University of Texas at Arlington did quite well on this year’s best schools for information science students. Located in the large city of Arlington, UT Arlington is a public school with a fairly large student population.

IS majors at UT Arlington take out an average of $21,835 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#8

University of Houston

Houston, TX

With a ranking of #8, University of Houston did quite well on this year’s best schools for information science students. UH is a very large public school located in the city of Houston.

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#9

Prairie View A & M University

Prairie View, TX

Prairie View A & M University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Information Science Schools in Texas ranking. Located in the town of Prairie View, PVAMU is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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With a ranking of #10, The University of Texas at El Paso did quite well on this year’s best schools for information science students. Located in the large city of El Paso, UTEP is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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Best Information Science Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Best Information Science Schools in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Arizona 24
Oklahoma 31
New Mexico 2

One of 10 majors within the computer science area of study, information science has other similar majors worth exploring.

IS Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Information Science 18,325

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 20 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to The Opte Project.

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