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When it comes to choosing a college, veterans have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Most Veteran Friendly in Texas for Computer and Information Sciences for a Doctorate” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.
In 2020-2021, 51,681 people earned their degree in general computer and information sciences, making the major the 15th most popular in the United States.
Across Texas, there were 6,958 general computer and information sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.
This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in Texas for Computer and Information Sciences for a Doctorate” ranking looked at 7 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in general computer and information sciences. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent general computer and information sciences programs, but they also offer a lot of support to veterans and active service members.
Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the general computer and information sciences program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran population. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we’ve developed the “Most Veteran Friendly in Texas for Computer and Information Sciences for a Doctorate” ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Veteran Friendly in Texas for Computer and Information Sciences for a Doctorate”.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas at Austin. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Texas for Computer and Information Sciences for a Doctorate list. The University of Texas at Austin is a large public school situated in Austin, Texas. It awarded 32 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
UT Austin did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas” list.Of the 50,476 students enrolled at The University of Texas at Austin, 7 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $2,893. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 97%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Full UT Austin Veteran Student Life Report
Out of the 7 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in Texas for Computer and Information Sciences for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Houston landed the #2 spot on the list. UH is a large public school situated in Houston, Texas. It awarded 16 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
UH also took the #6 spot in our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking.Of the 47,090 students enrolled at UH, 1,382 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 730 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,264. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. UH offers credit for military training for eligible students.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%.
[Read full report on veteran student life at UH]](/colleges/university-of-houston/student-life/veterans/)
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Texas. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Texas for Computer and Information Sciences for a Doctorate list. UNT is a large public school situated in Denton, Texas. It awarded 11 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
UNT also made our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas” list, coming in at #4.Of the 40,953 students enrolled at University of North Texas, 2,038 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1,138 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $9,999. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas Tech University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Texas for Computer and Information Sciences for a Doctorate list. Lubbock, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees to 10 students in 2020-2021.
Texas Tech not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas” list.Of the 40,322 students enrolled at Texas Tech, 1,242 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 630 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,480. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%.
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Out of the 7 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in Texas for Computer and Information Sciences for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at Dallas landed the #5 spot on the list. UT Dallas is a public institution located in Richardson, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 18 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.
UT Dallas not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas” list.Of the 28,669 students enrolled at The University of Texas at Dallas, 752 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 458 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,706. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 90%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
[Read full report on veteran student life at The University of Texas at Dallas]](/colleges/the-university-of-texas-at-dallas/student-life/veterans/)
The University of Texas at Arlington landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Texas for Computer and Information Sciences for a Doctorate ranking. UT Arlington is a large school located in Arlington, Texas that handed out 17 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at UT Arlington, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking.Among the 48,072 students enrolled at The University of Texas at Arlington, 2,109 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1,211 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,630. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Full The University of Texas at Arlington Veteran Student Life Report
Rice University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Texas for Computer and Information Sciences for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #7. Rice University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Houston, Texas. It awarded 16 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Rice, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking.Among the 7,643 students enrolled at Rice University, 157 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 80 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $18,656. In addition to receiving other benefits, 68 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.
With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 97%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Full Rice University Veteran Student Life Report
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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).
- Veteran-specific data can be found at the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs.
- 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
- *Avg Salary and Avg 4-Year Grad Rate are for the top schools only.
- **GI Bill® student total includes all chapters of the GI Bill® program (e.g., Post-9/11, Montgomery GI Bill, Reserve Education Assistance Program, and Veteran Readiness and Employment)
- 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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