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2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Texas

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$79,772 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences Master's Degree School for You

Computer & Information Sciences is one of the most popular subjects to study in Texas. With 12,825 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 7th out of all the majors we track in the state.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Computer & Information Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Texas ranking. Our analysis looked at 32 schools in Texas to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences 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.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Texas

The colleges and universities below are the best for computer and information sciences majors pursuing a master's degree.

Top 10 Best Computer & Information Sciences Master's Degree Schools

#1

Rice University

Houston, TX

Our analysis found Rice University to be the best school for computer and information sciences students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Texas. Rice is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Houston.

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The excellent master’s degree programs at Southern Methodist University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer and information sciences schools in Texas. SMU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Dallas.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend The University of Texas at Austin. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Texas list. UT Austin is a very large public school located in the large city of Austin.

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Out of the 32 schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at Dallas landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Richardson, UT Dallas is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#5

University of Dallas

Irving, TX

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Dallas. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Texas list. UD is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Irving.

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#6

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX

Texas Tech University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Texas list. Texas Tech is a very large public school located in the city of Lubbock.

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Texas A&M University - College Station ranked #7 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Texas list. Located in the city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#8

Baylor University

Waco, TX

Baylor University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Texas ranking. Baylor is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Waco.

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Sam Houston State University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree computer and information sciences programs. SHSU is a very large public school located in the town of Huntsville.

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The University of Texas at San Antonio came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Texas ranking. UTSA is a fairly large public school located in the large city of San Antonio.

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Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Arizona 5,487
New Mexico 493
Oklahoma 1,224

Computer & Information Sciences Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336
Computer Programming 11,939
Computer Systems Analysis 2,338
Data Processing 1,955
Other Computer & Information Sciences 1,755
Data Entry 552

Related Major Annual Graduates
Engineering 198,468
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 177,778
Engineering Technologies 85,188
Mathematics & Statistics 52,396
Physical Sciences 50,306

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 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 Almonroth.

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