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2023 Best Computer Information Systems Schools in the Southwest Region

61 Colleges
$51,446 Avg Salary
$28,134 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems School for You

In 2020-2021, 88,434 computer information systems students received a degree or certificate, making the major the #9 most popular in the country.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Computer Information Systems Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. This report analyzed 61 schools in the Southwest Region to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Computer Information Systems Schools in the Southwest Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Computer Information Systems Colleges.

Top 10 Best Computer Information Systems Schools

#1

Rice University

Houston, TX

Our analysis found Rice University to be the best school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a degree in the Southwest Region . Located in the city of Houston, Rice is a private not-for-profit college 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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#2

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, TX

Out of the 61 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas Christian University landed the # 2 spot on the list. TCU is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Fort Worth.

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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 #3 on this year’s Best Computer Information Systems Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the city of Austin, UT Austin is a public school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, CIS graduates from UT Austin carry an average student debtload of $20,250. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $212, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Out of the 61 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Austin Community College District landed the # 4 spot on the list. Austin Community College District is a fairly large public school located in the city of Austin.

While working on their degree, CIS majors at Austin Community College District accumulate an average of around $14,649 in student debt.

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The excellent programs at University of Phoenix - Arizona helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer information systems schools in the Southwest Region . UOPX - Arizona is a very large private for-profit school located in the city of Tempe.

On average, CIS graduates from UOPX - Arizona take out $33,593 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $136.

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#6

Oklahoma City Community College

Oklahoma City, OK

Oklahoma City Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Information Systems Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the city of Oklahoma City, OCCC is a public college with a large student population.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at OCCC take out is $13,311.

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#7

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX

Texas Tech University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the large city of Lubbock, Texas Tech is a public school with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Texas Tech take out is $25,135.

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The University of Texas at Dallas came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Information Systems Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. UT Dallas is a very large public school located in the city of Richardson.

CIS majors at UT Dallas take out an average of $18,305 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 $222.

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DeVry University - Texas came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Information Systems Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. DeVry University - Texas is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Irving.

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Arizona State University - Skysong did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Scottsdale, ASU - Skysong is a public school with a very large student population.

On average, CIS graduates from ASU - Skysong take out $17,332 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $233.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Computer Information Systems Schools in the Southwest Region award.

Rank College Location
11 Collin County Community College District McKinney, TX
12 Tarrant County College District Fort Worth, TX

Best Computer Information Systems Colleges by State

Explore the best computer information systems schools for a specific state in the Southwest region.

State Degrees Awarded
Texas 6,529
Arizona 2,554
Oklahoma 771
New Mexico 346

Computer Information Systems is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.

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.

  • 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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