General Computer & Information Sciences programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
College Factual analyzed 76 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best general computer & information sciences schools.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall general computer & information sciences education in the Southwest Region.
Leading the list is Rice University, our #1 school for general computer & information sciences. Located in the city of Houston, Rice University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. Rice University awarded about 367 general computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. General Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Rice University earn a median of $131,154 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $12,381.
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Students looking for a strong general computer & information sciences program will find one at Texas Christian University, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Fort Worth, Texas Christian University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Texas Christian University graduates 85% of students within six years. There were roughly 40 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Texas Christian University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general computer & information sciences degree from Texas Christian University earn around $76,826 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,960 to complete this degree.
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The University Of Texas At Austin came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best general computer & information sciences schools. Set in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public institution. About 89% of students finish within six years. The University Of Texas At Austin awarded about 1,339 general computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general computer & information sciences program make about $111,587 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete this degree.
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The University Of Texas At Dallas is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general computer & information sciences, landing the #4 spot this year. The University Of Texas At Dallas is a very large public school located in the city of Richardson. About 76% of students finish within six years. About 1,376 general computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas At Dallas in the most recent year. Students who receive their general computer & information sciences degree from The University Of Texas At Dallas earn around $84,256 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,642.
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Arizona State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general computer & information sciences, ranking #5. This very large public university is located in the city of Tempe. About 68% of students finish within six years. Arizona State University awarded about 139 general computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. General Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Arizona State University earn a median of $71,183 early in their careers. Arizona State University graduates carry a median of $15,312 in student loans.
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University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus earned the #6 position for general computer & information sciences this year. Set in the suburb of Norman, University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a very large public institution. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus graduates 75% of students within six years. About 16 general computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus in the most recent year. General Computer & Information Sciences graduates of University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn a median of $58,084 early in their careers. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus graduates carry a median of $23,138 in student loans.
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University Of Houston ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best general computer & information sciences schools. University Of Houston is a very large public school located in the city of Houston. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 599 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of Houston in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general computer & information sciences degree recipients from University Of Houston generally make around $81,158. Typical student debt for the program is $18,751.
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Trinity University ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best general computer & information sciences schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of San Antonio. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 45 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Trinity University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general computer & information sciences program make about $77,311 in their early career. Trinity University graduates carry a median of $24,059 in student loans.
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Texas Tech University placed #9 among the best general computer & information sciences schools. Located in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University is a very large public university. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 505 general computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at Texas Tech University in the most recent year. Graduates of the general computer & information sciences program make about $82,521 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,197.
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The University Of Texas At Arlington earned the #10 position for general computer & information sciences this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Arlington. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. There were roughly 768 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas At Arlington in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general computer & information sciences degree from The University Of Texas At Arlington earn around $102,557 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,632 to complete this degree.
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University Of New Mexico Main Campus came in at #11 for general computer & information sciences this year. Set in the city of Albuquerque, University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a very large public institution. About 54% of students finish within six years. About 117 general computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at University Of New Mexico Main Campus in the most recent year. General Computer & Information Sciences graduates of University Of New Mexico Main Campus earn a median of $102,291 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,919 to complete this degree.
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Arizona State University Skysong earned the #12 position for general computer & information sciences this year. Located in the city of Scottsdale, Arizona State University Skysong is a very large public university. There were roughly 43 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Arizona State University Skysong in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general computer & information sciences degree from Arizona State University Skysong earn around $71,183 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $15,312 to complete this degree.
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The University Of Texas At San Antonio ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best general computer & information sciences schools. The University Of Texas At San Antonio is a very large public school located in the city of San Antonio. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. About 417 general computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas At San Antonio in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general computer & information sciences degree recipients from The University Of Texas At San Antonio generally make around $72,804. Students borrow a median of $22,625 to complete this degree.
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Oklahoma City University placed #14 among the best general computer & information sciences schools. Located in the city of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. About 98 general computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at Oklahoma City University in the most recent year. General Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Oklahoma City University earn a median of $58,379 early in their careers. Oklahoma City University graduates carry a median of $27,248 in student loans.
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Austin Community College District landed the #15 spot for general computer & information sciences this year. Set in the city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a very large public institution. Austin Community College District awarded about 163 general computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. General Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Austin Community College District earn a median of $49,032 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $13,000.
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Tulsa Community College ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best general computer & information sciences schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Tulsa. There were roughly 115 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Tulsa Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general computer & information sciences degree recipients from Tulsa Community College generally make around $41,718. Tulsa Community College graduates carry a median of $9,509 in student loans.
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Texas State University San Marcos earned the #17 position for general computer & information sciences this year. This very large public university is located in the city of San Marcos. About 55% of students finish within six years. About 118 general computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at Texas State University San Marcos in the most recent year. Students who receive their general computer & information sciences degree from Texas State University San Marcos earn around $52,274 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,046 to complete this degree.
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Oklahoma State University Main Campus landed the #18 spot for general computer & information sciences this year. This very large public university is located in the town of Stillwater. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. Oklahoma State University Main Campus awarded about 141 general computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general computer & information sciences degree from Oklahoma State University Main Campus earn around $61,514 in the first couple years of their career. Oklahoma State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $23,759 in student loans.
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University Of Arizona came in at #19 for general computer & information sciences this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Tucson. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 73 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of Arizona in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general computer & information sciences program make about $73,057 in their early career. University Of Arizona graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans.
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Oklahoma City Community College landed the #20 spot for general computer & information sciences this year. Set in the city of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City Community College is a large public institution. There were roughly 89 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Oklahoma City Community College in the most recent data year. General Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Oklahoma City Community College earn a median of $49,198 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $15,461 to complete this degree.
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The University Of Texas At Tyler came in at #21 for general computer & information sciences this year. This large public university is located in the city of Tyler. The University Of Texas At Tyler graduates 54% of students within six years. There were roughly 66 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas At Tyler in the most recent data year. General Computer & Information Sciences graduates of The University Of Texas At Tyler earn a median of $52,418 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete this degree.
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University Of North Texas earned the #22 position for general computer & information sciences this year. University Of North Texas is a very large public school located in the city of Denton. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of North Texas awarded about 1,569 general computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general computer & information sciences program make about $70,235 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,500 to complete this degree.
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Lone Star College System landed the #23 spot for general computer & information sciences this year. Located in the city of The Woodlands, Lone Star College System is a very large public university. Lone Star College System awarded about 351 general computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. General Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Lone Star College System earn a median of $39,224 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $12,500.
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Tarrant County College District landed the #24 spot for general computer & information sciences this year. Set in the city of Fort Worth, Tarrant County College District is a very large public institution. There were roughly 86 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Tarrant County College District in the most recent data year. General Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Tarrant County College District earn a median of $37,808 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $12,867.
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The University Of Texas At El Paso ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best general computer & information sciences schools. This very large public university is located in the city of El Paso. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. The University Of Texas At El Paso awarded about 202 general computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general computer & information sciences program make about $73,311 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,250.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 76 schools evaluated.
- 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 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
