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2022 Best Value CIS Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k

12 Ranked Colleges
125 Degrees Awarded
$22,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value CIS Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value CIS Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

Computer Information Systems is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 10th of all the majors we analyze. In 2019-2020, 81,384 degrees were awarded to students with this major. In 2017-2018, computer information systems graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $51,664 and had an average of $26,071 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southwest region, there were 10,504 computer information systems graduates with average earnings and debt of $48,111 and $24,345 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 125 computer information systems graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,970 and $95,025 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value CIS Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking looked at 12 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in computer information systems. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great computer information systems programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the computer information systems program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value CIS Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southwest region doctor’s degree cis students whose families make $48-$75k.

Top 12 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Information Systems (Income $48-$75k) in the Southwest Region

#1

Rice University

Houston, Texas
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Rice University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value CIS Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Rice is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Houston, Texas. It awarded 10 doctorate’s CIS degrees in 2019-2020.

Rice also took the #1 spot in our “Best Computer Information Systems Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Rice University are $47,913, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Rice Computer Information Systems Report

#2 in overall quality

Out of the 12 schools in the Best Value CIS Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at Austin landed the #2 spot on the list. UT Austin is a large school located in Austin, Texas that handed out 16 doctorate’s CIS degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree cis students whose families make $48-$75k list, UT Austin has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Computer Information Systems Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Austin are $22,886, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full The University of Texas at Austin Computer Information Systems Report

#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas at Dallas. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value CIS Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. The University of Texas at Dallas is a large public school situated in Richardson, Texas. It awarded 33 doctorate’s CIS degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree cis students whose families make $48-$75k list, UT Dallas has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Computer Information Systems Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UT Dallas are $28,610.

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#4

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
#5 in overall quality

Out of the 12 schools in the Best Value CIS Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Houston landed the #4 spot on the list. This large school is located in Houston, Texas, and it awarded 15 doctorate’s CIS degrees in 2019-2020.

UH not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Computer Information Systems Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UH are $18,689, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UH Computer Information Systems Report

#5

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas Tech University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value CIS Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Texas Tech University is located in Lubbock, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s CIS degrees to qualified students.

Texas Tech not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Computer Information Systems Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech are $17,530, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Computer Information Systems at Texas Tech University

#4 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, University of North Texas did quite well on the 2022 Best Value CIS Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Denton, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s CIS degrees to 13 students in 2019-2020.

UNT not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Computer Information Systems Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Texas are $15,618.

Full University of North Texas Computer Information Systems Report

#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, New Mexico State University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value CIS Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Las Cruces, New Mexico, this fairly large public school handed out 3 degrees to qualified doctorate’s CIS students in 2019-2020.

NMSU Main Campus also took the #10 spot in our “Best Computer Information Systems Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at New Mexico State University - Main Campus are $18,275.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at NMSU Main Campus

#7 in overall quality

Oklahoma State University - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value CIS Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #8. Oklahoma State University - Main Campus is a public institution located in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

OSU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Computer Information Systems Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus are $23,963, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus

#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, The University of Texas at Arlington did quite well on the 2022 Best Value CIS Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This large school is located in Arlington, Texas, and it awarded 16 doctorate’s CIS degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Arlington also made our “Best Computer Information Systems Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #9. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Arlington are $23,376, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at The University of Texas at Arlington

#10

University of New Mexico - Main Campus

Albuquerque, New Mexico
#8 in overall quality

University of New Mexico - Main Campus landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value CIS Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. UNM is a public institution located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UNM also took the #8 spot in our “Best Computer Information Systems Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of New Mexico - Main Campus are $19,890, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at University of New Mexico - Main Campus

#11

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona
#12 in overall quality

Northern Arizona University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value CIS Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Northern Arizona University is a public institution located in Flagstaff, Arizona. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

NAU also took the #12 spot in our “Best Computer Information Systems Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at NAU are $19,489.

Read more about Computer Information Systems at Northern Arizona University

#12

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi, Texas
#10 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value CIS Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi is located in Corpus Christi, Texas and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 doctorate’s CIS degrees to qualified students.

Texas A&M Corpus Christi also took the #10 spot in our “Best Computer Information Systems Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi are $15,683.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

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Notes and References

References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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