2023 Best Information Science Master's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region
Finding the Best Information Science Master's Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, information science was ranked #57 in the country. In fact 18,325 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Information Science Master's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 17 schools in the Southwest Region to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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Featured Information Science Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BS in Computer Information Systems
Use technology to drive crucial business strategies with the online BS in Computer Information Systems program at Southern New Hampshire University.
AS in Information Technologies
Gain the specialized knowledge and critical-thinking skills required to begin a career in tech with this online associate degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
BA in Information Technologies
Gain a well-rounded education while preparing for a career in IT with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
2023 Best Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Information Science Master's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Best Information Science Master's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Southern Methodist University to be the best school for information science students who want to pursue a master’s degree in the Southwest Region . SMU is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Dallas.
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The excellent master’s degree programs at The University of Texas at Austin helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best information science schools in the Southwest Region . UT Austin is a very large public school located in the large city of Austin.
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Out of the 17 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at Dallas landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Richardson, UT Dallas is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas A&M University - College Station. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the midsize city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Baylor University is a great place for information science students working on their master’s degree. Baylor is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Waco.
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University of Arizona landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree information science programs. Located in the city of Tucson, University of Arizona is a public school with a very large student population.
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With a ranking of #7, University of Houston did quite well on this year’s best schools for information science students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large city of Houston, UH is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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Prairie View A & M University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for information science students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. PVAMU is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Prairie View.
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With a ranking of #9, The University of Texas at El Paso did quite well on this year’s best schools for information science students working on their master’s degree. UTEP is a fairly large public school located in the city of El Paso.
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University of Houston - Clear Lake came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. UH Clear Lake is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Houston.
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Request InformationBest Information Science Colleges by State
Explore the best information science colleges for a specific state in the Southwest region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Texas | 1,787 |
| Arizona | 24 |
| Oklahoma | 31 |
| New Mexico | 2 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to IS
Information Science is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.
Majors Similar to IS
| 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 17 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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