2023 Best Value Computer Science Doctor's Degree Schools in Texas
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Computer Science Doctor's Degree School for You
Computer Science is the #36 most popular major in Texas with 1,891 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best 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.
The Best Value Computer Science Doctor's Degree Schools in Texas ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 5 schools in Texas to see which ones offered the best value doctor's degree programs for compsci students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Best Texas Schools for Affordable Quality for a Doctorate in Computer Science
Our analysis found The University of Texas at El Paso to be the best value school for computer science students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Texas. Located in the city of El Paso, UTEP is a public college with a fairly large student population.
UTEP graduate students pay an average of $7,166 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Texas A&M University - College Station is a great value for computer science students working on their doctor’s degree. Texas A&M College Station is a very large public school located in the city of College Station.
In-state tuition fees for graduate students at Texas A&M College Station are $10,733 per year.
Texas A&M College Station not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #4 on our Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas list.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means The University of Texas at San Antonio is a great value for computer science students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the city of San Antonio, UTSA is a public college with a very large student population.
UTSA graduate students pay an average of $9,479 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas list. Texas State is a very large public school located in the city of San Marcos.
Texas State graduate students pay an average of $9,060 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
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The excellent doctor’s degree programs at Southern Methodist University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best value computer science schools in Texas. Located in the large suburb of Dallas, SMU is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state graduate student at SMU are $35,802 a year.
SMU also claimed a spot on our Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.
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Request InformationBest Value Computer Science Colleges in the Southwest Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 1,488 |
| Oklahoma | 310 |
| New Mexico | 60 |
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Computer Science Related Majors for CompSci
Computer Science is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.
Majors Similar to CompSci
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 88,434 |
| 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 5 schools only.
- 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).
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