2023 Best Information Science Schools in the Southwest Region
Finding the Best Information Science 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.
The Best Information Science Schools in the Southwest Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 23 schools in the Southwest Region to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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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 Schools in the Southwest Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Information Science Colleges.
Top 10 Best Information Science Schools
Our analysis found Southern Methodist University to be the best school for information science students who want to pursue a degree in the Southwest Region . SMU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Dallas.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means The University of Texas at Austin is a great place for information science students. UT Austin is a fairly large public school located in the city of Austin.
After completing their degree, IS graduates from UT Austin carry an average student debtload of $16,190.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas at Dallas. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Information Science Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the midsize city of Richardson, UT Dallas is a public college with a very large student population.
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The excellent programs at Texas Tech University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best information science schools in the Southwest Region . Texas Tech is a very large public school located in the large city of Lubbock.
On average, IS graduates from Texas Tech take out $23,125 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $321, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Texas A&M University - College Station. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Information Science Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the midsize city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public school with a very large student population.
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With a ranking of #6, Baylor University did quite well on this year’s best schools for information science students. Baylor is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Waco.
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With a ranking of #7, The University of Texas at Arlington did quite well on this year’s best schools for information science students. UT Arlington is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Arlington.
While working on their degree, IS majors at UT Arlington accumulate an average of around $21,835 in student debt.
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University of Arizona landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best information science programs. Located in the large city of Tucson, University of Arizona is a public college with a very large student population.
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University of Houston landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best information science programs. Located in the large city of Houston, UH is a public school with a very large student population.
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University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ranked #10 on this year’s Best Information Science Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Norman, University of Oklahoma is a public college with a very large student population.
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Request InformationBest Information Science Colleges by State
Explore the best information science schools 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 23 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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