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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Information Science (Income $0-$30k) in Texas

17 Ranked Colleges
1,248 Degrees Awarded
$21,800 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value IS Schools for a Master's in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual has developed its “Best Value IS Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

In 2019-2020, 18,368 people earned their degree in information science, making the major the 56th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, information science graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $58,848 and had an average of $32,600 in loans still to pay off.

Across Texas, there were 1,925 information science graduates with average earnings and debt of $57,725 and $33,240 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 1,248 information science graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value IS Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking, we looked at 17 colleges that offer a degree in information science. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great information science programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

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

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Best Value IS Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k

The colleges and universities below are the best for texas master’s degree is students whose families make $0-$30k.

Top 17 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Information Science (Income $0-$30k) in Texas

#1 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value IS Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at Austin landed the #1 spot on the list. The University of Texas at Austin is a large public school situated in Austin, Texas. It awarded 142 masters’s IS degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Austin also took the #1 spot in our “Best Information Science 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 Austin are $22,886.

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#16 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Texas A & M University - Central Texas. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value IS Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k. Texas A & M University - Central Texas is a small school located in Killeen, Texas that handed out 16 masters’s IS degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our texas master’s degree is students whose families make $0-$30k list, Texas A & M University - Central Texas has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A & M University - Central Texas are $13,561, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Texas A & M University - Central Texas Information Science Report

#3

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Texas Tech University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value IS Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k. Texas Tech University is a large school located in Lubbock, Texas that handed out 68 masters’s IS degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas Tech also took the #4 spot in our “Best Information Science 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 Tech University are $17,530.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Texas A&M University - College Station. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value IS Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k. Texas A&M University - College Station is located in College Station, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 175 masters’s IS degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our texas master’s degree is students whose families make $0-$30k list, Texas A&M College Station has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Information Science 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 College Station are $22,743.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas at Dallas. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value IS Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k list. Richardson, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s IS degrees to 413 students in 2019-2020.

UT Dallas also made our “Best Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list, coming in at #3. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Dallas are $28,610.

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University of North Texas landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value IS Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UNT is a public institution located in Denton, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 60 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UNT also took the #8 spot in our “Best Information Science 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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#7

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
#7 in overall quality

University of Houston did quite well in the 2022 Best Value IS Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #7. Houston, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s IS degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

UH did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. 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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#10 in overall quality

University of Houston - Victoria ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value IS Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Victoria, Texas, this small public school awarded 6 diplomas to qualified masters’s IS students in 2019-2020.

UH Victoria also took the #10 spot in our “Best Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UH Victoria are $15,466, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Houston - Victoria Information Science Report

#14 in overall quality

The University of Texas at El Paso came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value IS Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UTEP is a public institution located in El Paso, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UTEP not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UTEP are $16,180, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11 in overall quality

University of Houston - Clear Lake did quite well in the 2022 Best Value IS Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #10. This medium-sized school is located in Houston, Texas, and it awarded 46 masters’s IS degrees in 2019-2020.

UH Clear Lake did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Information Science 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 UH Clear Lake are $19,216.

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The University of Texas at Arlington ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value IS Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k list. 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 made our “Best Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list, coming in at #9. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Arlington are $23,376.

Full UT Arlington Information Science Report

#12

Prairie View A & M University

Prairie View, Texas
#12 in overall quality

Prairie View A & M University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value IS Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #12. Located in Prairie View, Texas, this medium-sized public school awarded 17 degrees to qualified masters’s IS students in 2019-2020.

PVAMU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at PVAMU are $17,071, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13

Tarleton State University

Stephenville, Texas

With a ranking of #13, Tarleton State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value IS Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k list. Stephenville, Texas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s IS degrees to 20 students in 2019-2020.

Tarleton did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tarleton State University are $15,485, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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Southern Methodist University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value IS Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #14. Dallas, Texas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s IS degrees to 120 students in 2019-2020.

SMU also took the #2 spot in our “Best Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Southern Methodist University are $47,478, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#15

Baylor University

Waco, Texas
#6 in overall quality

Baylor University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value IS Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Waco, Texas, and it awarded 13 masters’s IS degrees in 2019-2020.

Baylor also made our “Best Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list, coming in at #6. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Baylor are $36,936.

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#17 in overall quality

University of Mary Hardin - Baylor ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value IS Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of Mary Hardin - Baylor is located in Belton, Texas and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 30 masters’s IS degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMHB, the school also landed the #17 spot in our “Best Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” 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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#17

South University, Austin

Round Rock, Texas

South University, Austin ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value IS Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k list. This small school is located in Round Rock, Texas, and it awarded 3 masters’s IS degrees in 2019-2020.

South University, Austin also made our “Best Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list, coming in at #18. Average graduate tuition and fees at South University, Austin are $16,320, 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%.

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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