2023 Best Value Information Science Schools in the Southwest Region
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
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.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Value Information Science Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. This report analyzed 23 schools in the Southwest Region to see which ones offered the best value 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 Schools
Our 2023 rankings named The University of Texas at Austin the best value school in the Southwest Region for information science students. UT Austin is a very large public school located in the city of Austin.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UT Austin are $40,996 per year. After completing their degree, IS graduates from UT Austin carry an average student debtload of $16,190.
UT Austin did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our Best Information Science Schools in the Southwest Region list.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Texas Tech University is a great value for information science students. Texas Tech is a fairly large public school located in the city of Lubbock.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Texas Tech are $24,121 a year. 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.
Texas Tech excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Information Science Schools in the Southwest Region list.
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Out of the 23 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Southern Methodist University landed the # 3 spot on the 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 undergraduate student at SMU are $60,236 a year.
SMU did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our Best Information Science Schools in the Southwest Region list.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Strayer University - Texas. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Information Science Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the large city of Austin, Strayer University - Texas is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Strayer University - Texas undergraduate students pay an average of $13,515 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, IS graduates from Strayer University - Texas carry an average student debtload of $51,351.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means The University of Texas at El Paso is a great value for information science students. UTEP is a fairly large public school located in the city of El Paso.
UTEP undergraduate students pay an average of $24,952 in tuition and fees each year.
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With a ranking of #6, Prairie View A & M University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for information science students. PVAMU is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Prairie View.
PVAMU undergraduate students pay an average of $26,874 in tuition and fees each year.
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Texas A&M University - College Station ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value 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 fairly large student population.
Texas A&M College Station undergraduate students pay an average of $38,855 in tuition and fees each year.
Texas A&M College Station not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #4 on our Best Information Science Schools in the Southwest Region list.
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University of Advancing Technology did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for information science students. It came in at #8 on the list. University of Advancing Technology is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Tempe.
University of Advancing Technology undergraduate students pay an average of $17,461 in tuition and fees each year.
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University of Houston ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Information Science Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the city of Houston, UH is a public college with a very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UH are $21,891 a year.
UH excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Information Science Schools in the Southwest Region list.
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The University of Texas at Dallas came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Information Science Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the midsize city of Richardson, UT Dallas is a public college with a very large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UT Dallas are $39,776 per year.
UT Dallas excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Information Science Schools in the Southwest Region list.
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Request InformationBest Information Science Colleges by State
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| 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 23 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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