2023 Best Value Information Science Master's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Information Science Master's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. This report analyzed 17 schools in the Southwest Region to see which ones offered the best value master's degree programs for IS students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
Featured IS 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.
Top 10 Best Information Science Master's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named The University of Texas at Austin the best value school in the Southwest Region for information science students working on their master’s degree. UT Austin is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Austin.
UT Austin graduate students pay an average of $22,944 in tuition and fees each year.
UT Austin did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our Best Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southern Methodist University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. SMU is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Dallas.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at SMU are $35,802 a year.
SMU excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means The University of Texas at El Paso is a great value for information science students working on their master’s degree. UTEP is a very large public school located in the city of El Paso.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at UTEP are $16,621 per year.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Prairie View A & M University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. PVAMU is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Prairie View.
PVAMU graduate students pay an average of $17,378 in tuition and fees each year.
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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 Value 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 very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Texas A&M College Station are $24,106 a year.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Texas A&M College Station is ranked #5 for overall quality for IS in the Southwest Region .
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University of Houston came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the city of Houston, UH is a public school with a very large student population.
UH graduate students pay an average of $18,871 in tuition and fees each year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, UH also did well on our Best Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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The University of Texas at Dallas landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value master’s degree information science programs. Located in the city of Richardson, UT Dallas is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at UT Dallas are $29,252 per year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, UT Dallas also did well on our Best Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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University of Houston - Clear Lake ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. UH Clear Lake is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Houston.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at UH Clear Lake are $18,990 per year.
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Tarleton State University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Tarleton is a large public school located in the town of Stephenville.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Tarleton are $15,031 a year.
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Texas A & M University - Central Texas landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value master’s degree information science programs. Texas A & M University - Central Texas is a small public school located in the rural area of Killeen.
Texas A & M University - Central Texas graduate students pay an average of $13,604 in tuition and fees each year.
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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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Other Related IS 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.
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.
- 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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