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2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k

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 $75-$110k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. 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 $75-$110k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Computer & Information Sciences is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 8th of all the majors we analyze. In 2019-2020, 237,745 degrees were awarded to students with this major. 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 $75-$110k” ranking analyzed 21 colleges that offered a degree 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.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the computer and information sciences program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southwest region doctor’s degree computer & information sciences students whose families make $75-$110k.

Top 21 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer & Information Sciences (Income $75-$110k) in the Southwest Region

#1

Rice University

Houston, Texas
#1 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 $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Rice University landed the #1 spot on the list. This medium-sized school is located in Houston, Texas, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Rice not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Rice University are $47,913, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The University of Texas at Austin. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k. Located in Austin, Texas, this large public school handed out 19 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 $75-$110k list, UT Austin has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Austin are $22,886, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#21 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 $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at El Paso landed the #3 spot on the list. UTEP is a public institution located in El Paso, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UTEP did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #21 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at El Paso are $16,180, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#18 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 $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at San Antonio landed the #4 spot on the list. San Antonio, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees to 11 students in 2019-2020.

UTSA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. 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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#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 #5 for the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k. The University of Texas at Dallas is a large school located in Richardson, Texas that handed out 33 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Dallas not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. 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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#5 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, Arizona State University - Tempe did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. This large school is located in Tempe, Arizona, and it awarded 33 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

ASU - Tempe did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Arizona State University - Tempe are $27,048, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#17 in overall quality

New Mexico State University - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #7. New Mexico State University - Main Campus is a fairly large public school situated in Las Cruces, New Mexico. It awarded 3 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at NMSU Main Campus, the school also landed the #17 spot 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
#8 in overall quality

University of Houston 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 $75-$110k ranking. University of Houston is a large public school situated in Houston, Texas. It awarded 15 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UH, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’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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#9

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#9 in overall quality

Texas Tech University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #9. 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 made our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #9. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech are $17,530, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

University of North Texas

Denton, Texas
#11 in overall quality

University of North Texas did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #10. This large school is located in Denton, Texas, and it awarded 18 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNT, the school also landed 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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#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, Oklahoma 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 $75-$110k list. Oklahoma State University - Main Campus is a large school located in Stillwater, Oklahoma 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 $75-$110k list, OSU has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at OSU are $23,963, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12

University of New Mexico - Main Campus

Albuquerque, New Mexico
#15 in overall quality

University of New Mexico - Main Campus ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. UNM is a large public school situated in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It awarded 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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#13

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
#10 in overall quality

University of Arizona came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Tucson, Arizona is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

University of Arizona did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #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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#16 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Arlington ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. UT Arlington is a public institution located in Arlington, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 16 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UT Arlington, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Arlington are $23,376, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full The University of Texas at Arlington Computer & Information Sciences Report

#15

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona
#20 in overall quality

Northern Arizona University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Flagstaff, Arizona is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees to 1 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 NAU are $19,489, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#16

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi, Texas
#19 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi is a fairly large school located in Corpus Christi, Texas that handed out 1 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M Corpus Christi not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #19 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi are $15,683, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#17

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
#6 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - College Station landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Texas A&M College Station is located in College Station, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 14 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree computer & information sciences students whose families make $75-$110k 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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#18

University of Tulsa

Tulsa, Oklahoma
#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #18, 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 $75-$110k list. University of Tulsa is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree computer & information sciences students whose families make $75-$110k list, University of Tulsa has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Tulsa are $24,080, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14 in overall quality

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This large school is located in Norman, Oklahoma, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Oklahoma, the school also landed the #14 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 University of Oklahoma are $23,236.

Full University of Oklahoma Computer & Information Sciences Report

#4 in overall quality

With a ranking of #20, Southern Methodist University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Southern Methodist University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Dallas, Texas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree computer & information sciences students whose families make $75-$110k list, SMU has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’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.

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#21

Baylor University

Waco, Texas
#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #21, Baylor University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Waco, Texas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree computer & information sciences students whose families make $75-$110k list, Baylor has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Baylor University are $36,936, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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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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  • 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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