2024 Best Computer Science Schools in Texas
17
Colleges in Texas
1,892
Computer Science Degrees Awarded
Ranked #8 in popularity,
computer science is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.
College Factual looked at 17 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Computer Science Schools in Texas ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,892 degrees in computer science during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Choosing a Great Computer Science School
The computer science program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Computer Science rankings. For our Best Overall Computer Science School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
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Best Schools for Computer Science in Texas
If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the computer science degrees they offer, see the list below.
10 Top Texas Schools in Computer Science
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In TX
413
Computer Science Degrees Awarded
Texas A&M University - College Station is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in computer science. Texas A&M College Station is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of College Station. A Best Colleges rank of #44 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Texas A&M College Station is a great university overall.
There were roughly 413 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Texas A&M College Station in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in computer science from Texas A&M University - College Station
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In TX
73
Computer Science Degrees Awarded
Southern Methodist University is a great decision for students pursuing a degree in computer science. SMU is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Dallas. A Best Colleges rank of #73 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means SMU is a great university overall.
There were about 73 computer science students who graduated with this degree at SMU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in computer science from Southern Methodist University
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In TX
317
Computer Science Degrees Awarded
It's difficult to beat Texas State University if you want to pursue a degree in computer science. Texas State is a very large public university located in the small city of San Marcos. A Best Colleges rank of #397 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Texas State is a great university overall.
There were approximately 317 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Texas State in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in computer science from Texas State University
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
10th
Most Popular In TX
44
Computer Science Degrees Awarded
Collin County Community College District is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in computer science. Located in the suburb of McKinney, Collin County Community College District is a public college with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #464 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Collin County Community College District is a great college overall.
There were approximately 44 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Collin County Community College District in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in computer science from Collin County Community College District
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
10th
Most Popular In TX
44
Computer Science Degrees Awarded
Located in the midsize city of Waco, Baylor is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #123 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Baylor is a great university overall.
There were about 44 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Baylor in the most recent data year.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In TX
182
Computer Science Degrees Awarded
UT Arlington is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Arlington. A Best Colleges rank of #290 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UT Arlington is a great university overall.
There were about 182 computer science students who graduated with this degree at UT Arlington in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in computer science from The University of Texas at Arlington
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In TX
146
Computer Science Degrees Awarded
UT Rio Grande Valley is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Edinburg. A Best Colleges rank of #458 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UT Rio Grande Valley is a great university overall.
There were roughly 146 computer science students who graduated with this degree at UT Rio Grande Valley in the most recent data year.
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Located in the midsize city of The Woodlands, North Harris Montgomery is a public college with a very large student population. This college ranks 41st out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.
There were approximately 28 computer science students who graduated with this degree at North Harris Montgomery in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in computer science from Lone Star College System
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
31st
Most Popular In TX
UTSA is a very large public university located in the large city of San Antonio. This university ranks 25th out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.
There were approximately 7 computer science students who graduated with this degree at UTSA in the most recent data year.
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UD is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Irving. This university ranks 34th out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.
There were approximately 17 computer science students who graduated with this degree at UD in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in computer science from University of Dallas
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