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Computer and Information Sciences in Texas

Computer and Information Sciences Schools in Texas

In 2022-2023, 9,346 students earned their Computer and Information Sciences degrees in TX.

As a degree choice, Computer and Information Sciences is the 9th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Computer and Information Sciences Majors in Texas

Computer and Information Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,658
Master’s Degree 3,437
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,048
Associate Degree 703
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 342
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 342
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 101
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 101
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 101
Post-Master’s Certificate 57
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 57

Gender Distribution

In Texas, a computer and information sciences major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer and information sciences majors in Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 14.7%
  • Black or African American: 5.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.9%
  • White: 18.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 38.4%
  • Other Races: 3.7%
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Jobs for Computer and Information Sciences Grads in Texas

162,780 people in the state and 2,052,290 in the nation are employed in jobs related to computer and information sciences.

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Wages for Computer and Information Sciences Jobs in Texas

Computer and Information Sciences grads earn an average of $95,470 in the state and $93,610 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Texas that offer computer and information sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

1,077 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
28,669 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $16,987.

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564 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,850. It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate.

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446 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
48,072 Total Students

93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 62%.

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426 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
47,090 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 78%. 83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Rice University

Houston
293 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
7,643 Total Students

The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at Rice. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $15,091.

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265 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
40,953 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $15,205.

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228 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
34,742 Total Students

24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,911.

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228 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
40,322 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $20,048. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time.

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150 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
12,249 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 47% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,704. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

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144 Degrees in Major Awarded
39,896 Total Students

A typical student attending Austin Community College District will pay a net price of $6,581. Of all the students who attend this school, 65% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time.

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Computer and Information Sciences Careers in TX

Some of the careers computer and information sciences majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Computer and Information Systems Managers 19% $145,880
Database Administrators 18% $93,200
Computer Workers 16% $88,460
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 13% $84,640

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to computer and information sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Information Technology 852
Informatics 54

View all majors related to Computer and Information Sciences

View Nationwide Computer and Information Sciences Report

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