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2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Texas

Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing

50 Colleges
$8,423 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$48,490 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences 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.

The Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Texas ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 50 schools in Texas to see which programs offered the best value experiences for computer and information sciences students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.

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.

2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Texas

The following schools top our list of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Colleges.

Top 10 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools

$3,094 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Collin County Community College District to be the best value school for computer and information sciences students who want to pursue a degree in Texas. Collin County Community College District is a fairly large public school located in the midsize suburb of McKinney.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Collin County Community College District are $3,094 a year.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Collin County Community College District also is in the top 10% of our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Texas ranking.

Full Computer & Information Sciences at Collin County Community College District Report

$3,402 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Tarrant County College District is a great value for computer and information sciences students. Tarrant County College is a very large public school located in the city of Fort Worth.

Tarrant County College undergraduate students pay an average of $3,402 in in-state tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from Tarrant County College carry an average student debtload of $14,445.

On top of its placing in our value ranking, Tarrant County College also did well on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Texas list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.

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#3

El Centro College

Dallas, TX
$4,050 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 50 schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, El Centro College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Dallas, El Centro College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at El Centro College are $4,050 per year. After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from El Centro College carry an average student debtload of $14,865.

On top of its placing in our value ranking, El Centro College also did well on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Texas list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.

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#4

Amarillo College

Amarillo, TX
$3,168 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 50 schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, Amarillo College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Amarillo College is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Amarillo.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Amarillo College are $3,168 per year. On average, computer and information sciences graduates from Amarillo College take out $12,001 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#5

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, TX
$4,848 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lone Star College System. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Texas list. North Harris Montgomery is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of The Woodlands.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at North Harris Montgomery are $4,848 a year. Computer & Information Sciences majors at North Harris Montgomery take out an average of $10,336 in student loans while working on their egree.

On top of its placing in our value ranking, North Harris Montgomery also did well on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Texas list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.

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#6

South Texas College

McAllen, TX
$4,530 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #6, South Texas College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer and information sciences students. Located in the medium-sized city of McAllen, South Texas College is a public school with a very large student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at South Texas College are $4,530 per year. While working on their degree, computer and information sciences majors at South Texas College accumulate an average of around $6,094 in student debt.

South Texas College also claimed a spot on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Texas list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.

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$11,752 Average Tuition & Fees

The University of Texas at Austin did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #6 on the list. UT Austin is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Austin.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UT Austin are $11,752 a year. The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at UT Austin take out is $18,220. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $212.

In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, UT Austin is ranked #2 for overall quality for computer and information sciences in Texas.

Full Computer & Information Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin Report

$6,950 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #8, Texas State Technical College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer and information sciences students. Located in the midsize city of Waco, TSTC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

TSTC undergraduate students pay an average of $6,950 in in-state tuition and fees each year. On average, computer and information sciences graduates from TSTC take out $17,923 in student loans while working on their degree.

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$8,580 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #9, Austin Community College District did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer and information sciences students. Located in the large city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a public school with a very large student population.

Austin Community College District undergraduate students pay an average of $8,580 in in-state tuition and fees each year. On average, computer and information sciences graduates from Austin Community College District take out $15,028 in student loans while working on their degree.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Austin Community College District also is in the top 15% of our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Texas ranking.

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$9,748 Average Tuition & Fees

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Texas list. Located in the city of Corpus Christi, Texas A&M Corpus Christi is a public school with a fairly large student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Texas A&M Corpus Christi are $9,748 per year. On average, computer and information sciences graduates from Texas A&M Corpus Christi take out $27,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools 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.

  • 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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