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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Information Systems in Texas

20 Ranked Colleges
1,591 Degrees Awarded
$18,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value CIS Schools for a Master's in Texas

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value CIS Schools for a Master’s in Texas” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2019-2020, 81,384 computer information systems students received their degree, making the major the 10th most popular in the country. 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” ranking analyzed 20 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.

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. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value CIS Schools for a Master’s in Texas

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

Top 20 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Information Systems in Texas

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas at Austin. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value CIS Schools for a Master’s in Texas list. Austin, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s CIS degrees to 67 students in 2019-2020.

UT Austin did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Austin are $22,886, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas at Dallas. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value CIS Schools for a Master’s in Texas list. The University of Texas at Dallas is located in Richardson, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 525 masters’s CIS degrees to qualified students.

UT Dallas did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 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 Dallas are $28,610.

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#5 in overall quality

Out of the 20 schools in the Best Value CIS Schools for a Master’s in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at San Antonio landed the #3 spot on the list. The University of Texas at San Antonio is a public institution located in San Antonio, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 70 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UTSA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at San Antonio are $25,807, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Houston. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value CIS Schools for a Master’s in Texas. University of Houston is a large public school situated in Houston, Texas. It awarded 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 some majors have different tuition rates.

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#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 Master’s in Texas list. Texas Tech is a large public school situated in Lubbock, Texas. It awarded 26 masters’s CIS degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Texas Tech, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech are $17,530, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8 in overall quality

University of North Texas came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value CIS Schools for a Master’s in Texas ranking. University of North Texas is a large school located in Denton, Texas that handed out 50 masters’s CIS degrees in 2019-2020.

UNT also took the #8 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 University of North Texas are $15,618.

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The University of Texas at Arlington came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value CIS Schools for a Master’s in Texas ranking. UT Arlington is located in Arlington, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 366 masters’s CIS degrees to qualified students.

UT Arlington also took the #7 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 Arlington are $23,376.

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#9 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi did quite well in the 2022 Best Value CIS Schools for a Master’s in Texas ranking, coming in at #8. This fairly large school is located in Corpus Christi, Texas, and it awarded 30 masters’s CIS degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Texas A&M Corpus Christi, the school also landed the #9 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 Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi are $15,683.

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#10 in overall quality

The University of Texas at El Paso ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value CIS Schools for a Master’s in Texas list. The University of Texas at El Paso is a large public school situated in El Paso, Texas. It awarded 15 masters’s CIS degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UTEP, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UTEP are $16,180, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, Texas A&M University - Kingsville did quite well on the 2022 Best Value CIS Schools for a Master’s in Texas list. Texas A&M Kingsville is a public institution located in Kingsville, Texas. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 134 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Texas A&M Kingsville, the school also landed 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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#11

Texas Woman's University

Denton, Texas
#11 in overall quality

Texas Woman’s University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value CIS Schools for a Master’s in Texas list. Denton, Texas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s CIS degrees to 14 students in 2019-2020.

TWU also took the #11 spot in our “Best Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Woman’s University are $14,962, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Texas A&M University - Commerce did quite well on the 2022 Best Value CIS Schools for a Master’s in Texas list. Texas A&M University - Commerce is a fairly large public school situated in Commerce, Texas. It awarded 67 masters’s CIS degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M Commerce did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #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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#13

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, Texas
#12 in overall quality

Sam Houston State University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value CIS Schools for a Master’s in Texas list. This large school is located in Huntsville, Texas, and it awarded 4 masters’s CIS degrees in 2019-2020.

SHSU also took the #12 spot in our “Best Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Sam Houston State University are $15,704, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#19 in overall quality

The University of Texas of the Permian Basin came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value CIS Schools for a Master’s in Texas ranking. Odessa, Texas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s CIS degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our texas master’s degree cis students 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 The University of Texas of the Permian Basin are $6,900, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full The University of Texas of the Permian Basin Computer Information Systems Report

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value CIS Schools for a Master’s in Texas ranking. This large school is located in Edinburg, Texas, and it awarded 9 masters’s CIS degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our texas master’s degree cis students list, UT Rio Grande Valley has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley are $15,151, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#16

Prairie View A & M University

Prairie View, Texas
#16 in overall quality

Prairie View A & M University landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value CIS Schools for a Master’s in Texas ranking. Prairie View, Texas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s CIS degrees to 9 students in 2019-2020.

PVAMU also made our “Best Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list, coming in at #16. Average graduate tuition and fees at PVAMU are $17,071, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#18 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Tyler ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value CIS Schools for a Master’s in Texas list. The University of Texas at Tyler is a medium-sized public school situated in Tyler, Texas. It awarded 8 masters’s CIS degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UT Tyler, the school also landed the #18 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 Tyler are $16,308, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full The University of Texas at Tyler Computer Information Systems Report

#13 in overall quality

University of Houston - Clear Lake came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value CIS Schools for a Master’s in Texas ranking. Located in Houston, Texas, this medium-sized public school awarded 10 diplomas to qualified masters’s CIS students in 2019-2020.

UH Clear Lake not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Houston - Clear Lake are $19,216, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Houston - Clear Lake Computer Information Systems Report

#19

MSU Texas

Wichita Falls, Texas
#20 in overall quality

MSU Texas came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value CIS Schools for a Master’s in Texas ranking. Located in Wichita Falls, Texas, this medium-sized public school handed out 10 diplomas to qualified masters’s CIS students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our texas master’s degree cis students 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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#20

Rice University

Houston, Texas
#1 in overall quality

Rice University landed the #20 spot on the 2022 Best Value CIS Schools for a Master’s in Texas ranking. Located in Houston, Texas, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 99 degrees to qualified masters’s CIS students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Rice, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Rice University are $47,913, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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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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