2027 Best Computer Science Schools in Texas
Computer Science degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 33 schools to find the best for computer science students.
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Best Schools for Computer Science in Texas
If you are not 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.
Top Schools in Computer Science
Texas A And M University College Station is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in computer science. Located in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public university. Texas A And M University College Station graduates 84% of students within six years. Texas A And M University College Station awarded about 672 computer science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer science program make about $103,906 in their early career. Texas A And M University College Station graduates carry a median of $20,187 in student loans.
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Southern Methodist University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in computer science, ranking #2. Set in the suburb of Dallas, Southern Methodist University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 186 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Southern Methodist University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer science degree recipients from Southern Methodist University generally make around $93,679. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong computer science program will find one at The University Of Texas At Arlington, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Arlington, The University Of Texas At Arlington is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. About 245 computer science degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas At Arlington in the most recent year. Computer Science graduates of The University Of Texas At Arlington earn a median of $84,759 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #4 makes University Of Dallas one of the top schools for computer science. Located in the city of Irving, University Of Dallas is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 73% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 14 computer science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Dallas in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer science program make about $58,396 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,411.
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Students looking for a strong computer science program will find one at Baylor University, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Waco, Baylor University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. About 80% of students finish within six years. Baylor University awarded about 57 computer science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer science program make about $82,714 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree.
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The University Of Texas At San Antonio ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best computer science schools. Set in the city of San Antonio, The University Of Texas At San Antonio is a very large public institution. About 53% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 16 computer science students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas At San Antonio in the most recent data year. Computer Science graduates of The University Of Texas At San Antonio earn a median of $49,955 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,312 to complete this degree.
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Lamar University came in at #7 for computer science this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Beaumont. Roughly 37% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 175 computer science degrees were awarded at Lamar University in the most recent year. Computer Science graduates of Lamar University earn a median of $52,678 early in their careers. Lamar University graduates carry a median of $26,988 in student loans.
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Lone Star College System ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best computer science schools. This very large public university is located in the city of The Woodlands. Lone Star College System awarded about 92 computer science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer science degree from Lone Star College System earn around $39,954 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $10,425 to complete this degree.
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Dallas Baptist University placed #9 among the best computer science schools. Located in the city of Dallas, Dallas Baptist University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 58% of students finish within six years. Dallas Baptist University awarded about 13 computer science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer science degree from Dallas Baptist University earn around $48,822 in the first couple years of their career. Dallas Baptist University graduates carry a median of $22,819 in student loans.
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Texas State University San Marcos came in at #10 for computer science this year. Texas State University San Marcos is a very large public school located in the city of San Marcos. Texas State University San Marcos graduates 55% of students within six years. About 356 computer science degrees were awarded at Texas State University San Marcos in the most recent year. Computer Science graduates of Texas State University San Marcos earn a median of $70,906 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,445 to complete this degree.
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Texas Lutheran University came in at #11 for computer science this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Seguin. About 54% of students finish within six years. Texas Lutheran University awarded about 13 computer science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer science degree from Texas Lutheran University earn around $52,270 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,510.
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West Texas A And M University came in at #12 for computer science this year. This large public university is located in the town of Canyon. About 48% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 23 computer science students who graduated with this degree at West Texas A And M University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer science program make about $88,391 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree.
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Houston Community College earned the #13 position for computer science this year. Located in the city of Houston, Houston Community College is a very large public university. Houston Community College awarded about 191 computer science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer science program make about $40,365 in their early career. Houston Community College graduates carry a median of $19,223 in student loans.
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Tarleton State University earned the #14 position for computer science this year. Tarleton State University is a large public school located in the town of Stephenville. Tarleton State University graduates 48% of students within six years. There were roughly 19 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Tarleton State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer science degree from Tarleton State University earn around $50,532 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,222.
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Abilene Christian University ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best computer science schools. Set in the city of Abilene, Abilene Christian University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Abilene Christian University graduates 59% of students within six years. There were roughly 16 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Abilene Christian University in the most recent data year. Computer Science graduates of Abilene Christian University earn a median of $56,463 early in their careers. Abilene Christian University graduates carry a median of $23,772 in student loans.
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Texas A And M University San Antonio landed the #16 spot for computer science this year. Located in the city of San Antonio, Texas A And M University San Antonio is a moderately-sized public university. Roughly 40% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 48 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Texas A And M University San Antonio in the most recent data year. Computer Science graduates of Texas A And M University San Antonio earn a median of $45,681 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,771 to complete this degree.
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Concordia University Texas earned the #17 position for computer science this year. Located in the city of Austin, Concordia University Texas is a small private not-for-profit university. Roughly 45% of students complete a degree within six years here. Concordia University Texas awarded about 18 computer science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer science degree recipients from Concordia University Texas generally make around $52,513. Typical student debt for the program is $28,613.
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University Of Houston Victoria landed the #18 spot for computer science this year. University Of Houston Victoria is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Victoria. The six-year graduation rate is 26%. About 12 computer science degrees were awarded at University Of Houston Victoria in the most recent year. Graduates of the computer science program make about $47,345 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,081.
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St Marys University earned the #19 position for computer science this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of San Antonio. St Marys University graduates 59% of students within six years. There were roughly 15 computer science students who graduated with this degree at St Marys University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer science program make about $42,786 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,040.
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Blinn College placed #20 among the best computer science schools. Set in the town of Brenham, Blinn College is a very large public institution. Blinn College awarded about 21 computer science degrees in the most recent data year. Computer Science graduates of Blinn College earn a median of $43,408 early in their careers. Blinn College graduates carry a median of $16,465 in student loans.
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Saint Edwards University placed #21 among the best computer science schools. Saint Edwards University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Austin. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. There were roughly 27 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Saint Edwards University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer science degree recipients from Saint Edwards University generally make around $76,093. Typical student debt for the program is $28,000.
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El Paso Community College ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best computer science schools. Located in the city of El Paso, El Paso Community College is a very large public university. El Paso Community College awarded about 83 computer science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer science program make about $29,086 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $8,542 to complete this degree.
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Texas Wesleyan University landed the #23 spot for computer science this year. Texas Wesleyan University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Fort Worth. About 32% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 11 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Texas Wesleyan University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer science degree from Texas Wesleyan University earn around $59,434 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,461.
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University Of Houston Clear Lake landed the #24 spot for computer science this year. University Of Houston Clear Lake is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Houston. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 105 computer science degrees were awarded at University Of Houston Clear Lake in the most recent year. Graduates of the computer science program make about $65,857 in their early career. University Of Houston Clear Lake graduates carry a median of $22,288 in student loans.
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South Texas College ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best computer science schools. This very large public university is located in the city of McAllen. About 20% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 78 computer science students who graduated with this degree at South Texas College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer science degree from South Texas College earn around $30,227 in the first couple years of their career. South Texas College graduates carry a median of $6,868 in student loans.
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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 · 33 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.
