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2022 Best Vallue Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k

16 Ranked Colleges
1,257 Degrees Awarded
$23,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue Information Science Schools for a Master's in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Vallue Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking.

General Information Science is the 45th most popular major in the country with 18,368 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Southwest region, there were 1,974 general information science graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 1,257 general information science graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,078 and $37,227 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Vallue Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking, we looked at 16 colleges that offer a degree in general information science. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality general information science programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the general information science program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Vallue Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Vallue Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k.

Top 16 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for General Information Science (Income Over $110k) in the Southwest Region

#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas at Austin. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Vallue Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Austin, Texas, this large public school awarded 142 diplomas to qualified masters’s information science students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UT Austin, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best General Information Science Master’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.

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#3 in overall quality

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 #2 for the Best Vallue Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k. This large school is located in Richardson, Texas, and it awarded 413 masters’s information science degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree information science students whose families make more than $110k list, UT Dallas has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best General Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Dallas are $28,610, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#4 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Vallue Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas Tech University landed the #3 spot on the list. Texas Tech University is located in Lubbock, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 68 masters’s information science degrees to qualified students.

Texas Tech not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best General Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. 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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#4

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
#8 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 Vallue Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k. This large school is located in Houston, Texas, and it awarded 3 masters’s information science degrees in 2019-2020.

UH also took the #8 spot in our “Best General Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Houston are $18,689, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas at El Paso. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Vallue Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. The University of Texas at El Paso is a large school located in El Paso, Texas that handed out 3 masters’s information science degrees in 2019-2020.

UTEP did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best General Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UTEP are $16,180, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11 in overall quality

University of Houston - Victoria landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Located in Victoria, Texas, this small public school awarded 6 diplomas to qualified masters’s information science students in 2019-2020.

UH Victoria also took the #11 spot in our “Best General Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UH Victoria are $15,466, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, University of Arizona did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. University of Arizona is a large public school situated in Tucson, Arizona. It awarded 8 masters’s information science degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Arizona, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best General Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arizona are $33,399, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Arlington landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. The University of Texas at Arlington is a public institution located in Arlington, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 41 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Arlington also took the #10 spot in our “Best General Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Arlington are $23,376, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - College Station landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. This large school is located in College Station, Texas, and it awarded 175 masters’s information science degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M College Station also took the #5 spot in our “Best General Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M University - College Station are $22,743, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

University of North Texas

Denton, Texas
#9 in overall quality

University of North Texas ranked #10 on this year’s Best Vallue Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This large school is located in Denton, Texas, and it awarded 60 masters’s information science degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNT, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best General Information Science Master’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 UNT are $15,618.

Full University of North Texas General Information Science Report

#11

Prairie View A & M University

Prairie View, Texas
#13 in overall quality

Prairie View A & M University landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Prairie View, Texas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s information science degrees to 17 students in 2019-2020.

PVAMU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best General Information Science Master’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 Prairie View A & M University are $17,071.

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#12 in overall quality

University of Houston - Clear Lake ranked #12 on this year’s Best Vallue Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. UH Clear Lake is a medium-sized school located in Houston, Texas that handed out 46 masters’s information science degrees in 2019-2020.

UH Clear Lake also made our “Best General Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #12. Average graduate tuition and fees at UH Clear Lake are $19,216, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Houston - Clear Lake General Information Science Report

#13

Tarleton State University

Stephenville, Texas
#16 in overall quality

Tarleton State University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Tarleton State University is located in Stephenville, Texas and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 20 masters’s information science degrees to qualified students.

Tarleton not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #16 on our “Best General Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tarleton are $15,485, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2 in overall quality

Southern Methodist University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Vallue Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Southern Methodist University is located in Dallas, Texas and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 120 masters’s information science degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree information science students whose families make more than $110k list, SMU has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best General Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Southern Methodist University are $47,478, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full SMU General Information Science Report

#18 in overall quality

University of Mary Hardin - Baylor came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. UMHB is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Belton, Texas. It awarded 30 masters’s information science degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMHB, the school also landed the #18 spot in our “Best General Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Mary Hardin - Baylor are $18,910, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#16

Baylor University

Waco, Texas
#6 in overall quality

Baylor University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Waco, Texas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s information science degrees to 13 students in 2019-2020.

Baylor not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best General Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Baylor are $36,936, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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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%.

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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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