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Information Science Schools in Texas

1,802 students earned IS degrees in Texas in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Information Science is the 3rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Information Science Majors in Texas

IS majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,143
Bachelor’s Degree 485
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 124
Post-Master’s Certificate 124
Associate Degree 19
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 10
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 10
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 5
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 5
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of IS majors in Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 14.2%
  • Black or African American: 7.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.5%
  • White: 24.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 41.2%
  • Other Races: 2.4%
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Jobs for Information Science Grads in Texas

There are 81,110 people in the state and 1,240,640 people in the nation working in IS jobs.

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Wages for Information Science Jobs in Texas

A typical salary for a IS grad in the state is $110,740, compared to a typical salary of $114,000 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Texas that offer IS degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

395 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
28,669 Total Students

The 3.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $52,187 a year. 25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1. The 4.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.62 years to complete their degree at UT Arlington.

208 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
40,953 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.80%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,194 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 87%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,342 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%.

132 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 66% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The 2.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 68%.

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
12,249 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $38,939 after graduation. The 8.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#8

Lamar University

Beaumont
69 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
16,637 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,739. In their early career, Lamar University grads earn an average salary of $37,517. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,053 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. 67% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 4.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
19% Graduation Rate
4,922 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.00%. This public school has an average net price of $9,262. Most students complete their degree in 4.72 years.

Information Science Careers in TX

Some of the careers IS majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Computer and Information Research Scientists 24% $122,840
Computer and Information Systems Managers 19% $145,880
Systems Software Developers 16% $108,570
Computer Workers 16% $88,460
Computer Science Professors 12% $82,420

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to IS.

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Computer Information Systems 6,529
Computer Science 1,891
Information Technology 1,208
Computer Systems Networking 425
Computer Programming 361
Computer Software Applications 299
Computer Systems Analysis 239
Data Processing 78

View all majors related to Information Science

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