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2022 Best Value CIS Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid

21 Ranked Colleges
1,591 Degrees Awarded
$19,000 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value CIS Schools for a Master's in Texas For Those Getting Aid

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value CIS Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid” ranking.

With 81,384 degrees handed out in 2019-2020, computer information systems is the 10th most popular major in the United States. 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 Texas, there were 6,865 computer information systems graduates with average earnings and debt of $45,984 and $23,712 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 1,591 computer information systems graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value CIS Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid” ranking analyzed 21 colleges that offered a degree in computer information systems. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent computer information systems programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the computer information systems program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value CIS Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value CIS Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid.

Top 21 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Information Systems in Texas (With Aid)

#1

Rice University

Houston, Texas
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 21 schools in the Best Value CIS Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Rice University landed the #1 spot on the list. Rice University is a medium-sized school located in Houston, Texas that handed out 99 masters’s CIS degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our texas master’s degree cis students with aid list, Rice has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Rice are $47,913, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The University of Texas at Austin. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value CIS Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid. Located in Austin, Texas, this large public school handed out 67 degrees to qualified masters’s CIS students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our texas master’s degree cis students with aid list, UT Austin has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Austin are $22,886, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The University of Texas at Dallas. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value CIS Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid. UT Dallas is a large public school situated in Richardson, Texas. It awarded 525 masters’s CIS degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UT Dallas, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” 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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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value CIS Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid. UT Rio Grande Valley is a large school located in Edinburg, Texas that handed out 9 masters’s CIS degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Rio Grande Valley not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #17 on our “Best Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UT Rio Grande Valley are $15,151.

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#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas at San Antonio. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value CIS Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid list. UTSA is located in San Antonio, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 70 masters’s CIS degrees to qualified students.

UTSA also made our “Best Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list, coming in at #5. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at San Antonio are $25,807.

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#19 in overall quality

The University of Texas of the Permian Basin did quite well in the 2022 Best Value CIS Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #6. The University of Texas of the Permian Basin is located in Odessa, Texas and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 masters’s CIS degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our texas master’s degree cis students with aid list, UT Permian Basin has also earned the #19 rank in our “Best Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Permian Basin are $6,900, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10 in overall quality

The University of Texas at El Paso came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value CIS Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid ranking. This large school is located in El Paso, Texas, and it awarded 15 masters’s CIS degrees in 2019-2020.

UTEP also made our “Best Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list, coming in at #10. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UTEP are $16,180.

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#8

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
#4 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, University of Houston did quite well on the 2022 Best Value CIS Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid list. University of Houston is a large school located in Houston, Texas that handed out 71 masters’s CIS degrees in 2019-2020.

UH also took the #4 spot in our “Best Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UH are $18,689, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#6 in overall quality

Texas Tech University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value CIS Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid ranking. This large school is located in Lubbock, Texas, and it awarded 26 masters’s CIS degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas Tech also made our “Best Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list, coming in at #6. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech University are $17,530, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10

MSU Texas

Wichita Falls, Texas
#20 in overall quality

MSU Texas came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value CIS Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid ranking. MSU Texas is a public institution located in Wichita Falls, Texas. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 10 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our texas master’s degree cis students with aid list, MSU Texas has also earned the #20 rank in our “Best Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at MSU Texas are $7,935, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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The University of Texas at Arlington did quite well in the 2022 Best Value CIS Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #11. The University of Texas at Arlington is a public institution located in Arlington, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 366 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Arlington also took the #7 spot in our “Best Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. 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.

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#12

Texas Woman's University

Denton, Texas
#11 in overall quality

Texas Woman’s University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value CIS Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #12. Located in Denton, Texas, this fairly large public school awarded 14 diplomas to qualified masters’s CIS students in 2019-2020.

TWU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at TWU are $14,962, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, Texas
#12 in overall quality

Sam Houston State University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value CIS Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid ranking. Huntsville, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s CIS degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

SHSU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at SHSU are $15,704, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#18 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Tyler landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value CIS Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid ranking. The University of Texas at Tyler is a medium-sized school located in Tyler, Texas that handed out 8 masters’s CIS degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Tyler not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Tyler are $16,308, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#15

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi, Texas
#9 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value CIS Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid list. 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 30 masters’s CIS degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our texas master’s degree cis students with aid list, Texas A&M Corpus Christi has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi are $15,683, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - Commerce landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value CIS Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid ranking. This fairly large school is located in Commerce, Texas, and it awarded 67 masters’s CIS degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M Commerce not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M Commerce are $14,549, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#17

University of North Texas

Denton, Texas
#8 in overall quality

University of North Texas did quite well in the 2022 Best Value CIS Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #17. Denton, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s CIS degrees to 50 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our texas master’s degree cis students with aid list, UNT has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNT are $15,618, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - Kingsville came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value CIS Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid ranking. Texas A&M Kingsville is located in Kingsville, Texas and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 134 masters’s CIS degrees to qualified students.

Texas A&M Kingsville also took the #15 spot in our “Best Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M Kingsville are $14,066, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#19

Prairie View A & M University

Prairie View, Texas
#16 in overall quality

Prairie View A & M University landed the #19 spot on the 2022 Best Value CIS Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid ranking. Prairie View A & M University is a medium-sized public school situated in Prairie View, Texas. It awarded 9 masters’s CIS degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at PVAMU, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at PVAMU are $17,071, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13 in overall quality

University of Houston - Clear Lake did quite well in the 2022 Best Value CIS Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #20. Located in Houston, Texas, this medium-sized public school handed out 10 diplomas to qualified masters’s CIS students in 2019-2020.

UH Clear Lake also took the #13 spot in our “Best Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UH Clear Lake are $19,216.

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With a ranking of #21, American InterContinental University - Houston did quite well on the 2022 Best Value CIS Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid list. American InterContinental University - Houston is a small school located in Houston, Texas that handed out 1 masters’s CIS degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at AIU Houston, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at American InterContinental University - Houston are $18,750.

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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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