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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer & Information Sciences (Income $0-$30k) in the Southwest Region

21 Ranked Colleges
215 Degrees Awarded
$25,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

With 237,745 degrees handed out in 2019-2020, computer and information sciences is the 8th most popular major in the United States. In 2017-2018, computer and information sciences graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $48,979 and had an average of $27,144 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southwest region, there were 25,160 computer and information sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $43,911 and $26,286 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 215 computer and information sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,970 and $95,025 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking looked at 21 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in computer and information sciences. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality computer and information sciences programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the computer and information sciences program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 21 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer & Information Sciences (Income $0-$30k) in the Southwest Region

#1

Rice University

Houston, Texas
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Rice University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Located in Houston, Texas, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 10 degrees to qualified doctorate’s computer and information sciences students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree computer & information sciences students whose families make $0-$30k list, Rice has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Rice are $47,913, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas at Austin. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. UT Austin is a large school located in Austin, Texas that handed out 19 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree computer & information sciences students whose families make $0-$30k list, UT Austin has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’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 The University of Texas at Austin are $22,886.

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#18 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas at San Antonio. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in San Antonio, Texas, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree computer & information sciences students whose families make $0-$30k list, UTSA has also earned the #18 rank in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. 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

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#9 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 #4 for the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k. This large school is located in Lubbock, Texas, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas Tech also took the #9 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech University are $17,530, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11 in overall quality

Out of the 21 schools in the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Texas landed the #5 spot on the list. This large school is located in Denton, Texas, and it awarded 18 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UNT also took the #11 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Texas are $15,618, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5 in overall quality

Arizona State University - Tempe came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. ASU - Tempe is a large public school situated in Tempe, Arizona. It awarded 33 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

ASU - Tempe also made our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #5. Average graduate tuition and fees at Arizona State University - Tempe are $27,048, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Dallas ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. UT Dallas is located in Richardson, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 33 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

UT Dallas also took the #3 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Dallas are $28,610, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - College Station came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in College Station, Texas, this large public school awarded 14 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s computer and information sciences students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree computer & information sciences students whose families make $0-$30k list, Texas A&M College Station has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M College Station are $22,743, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, University of Houston did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in Houston, Texas, and it awarded 15 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UH did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Houston are $18,689, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13 in overall quality

Oklahoma State University - Main Campus came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Oklahoma State University - Main Campus is a public institution located in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

OSU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at OSU are $23,963, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
#10 in overall quality

University of Arizona ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Tucson, Arizona, this large public school handed out 4 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s computer and information sciences students in 2019-2020.

University of Arizona not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’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 University of Arizona are $33,399.

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#21 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, The University of Texas at El Paso did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. UTEP is a large school located in El Paso, Texas that handed out 5 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UTEP also made our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #21. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at El Paso are $16,180.

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#17 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, New Mexico State University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. NMSU Main Campus is a fairly large school located in Las Cruces, New Mexico that handed out 3 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree computer & information sciences students whose families make $0-$30k list, NMSU Main Campus has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at NMSU Main Campus are $18,275, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#16 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, The University of Texas at Arlington did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Arlington, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees to 16 students in 2019-2020.

UT Arlington did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’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 The University of Texas at Arlington are $23,376.

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#15

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona
#20 in overall quality

Northern Arizona University landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Flagstaff, Arizona, this large public school handed out 1 degrees to qualified doctorate’s computer and information sciences students in 2019-2020.

NAU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #20 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northern Arizona University are $19,489, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full NAU Computer & Information Sciences Report

#16

University of New Mexico - Main Campus

Albuquerque, New Mexico
#15 in overall quality

University of New Mexico - Main Campus came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UNM is a large school located in Albuquerque, New Mexico that handed out 7 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UNM not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’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 UNM are $19,890.

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#14 in overall quality

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #17. University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is located in Norman, Oklahoma and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

University of Oklahoma not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus are $23,236, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#18

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi, Texas
#19 in overall quality

With a ranking of #18, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Corpus Christi, Texas, this fairly large public school awarded 1 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s computer and information sciences students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Texas A&M Corpus Christi, the school also landed the #19 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M Corpus Christi are $15,683, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#19

University of Tulsa

Tulsa, Oklahoma
#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #19, University of Tulsa did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of Tulsa is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It awarded 5 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Tulsa also made our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #7. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Tulsa are $24,080, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Tulsa Computer & Information Sciences Report

#4 in overall quality

Southern Methodist University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. SMU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Dallas, Texas. It awarded 5 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SMU, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’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 SMU are $47,478.

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#21

Baylor University

Waco, Texas
#12 in overall quality

Baylor University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Waco, Texas, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Baylor also made our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #12. 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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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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  • *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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