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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Information Systems (Income $48-$75k) in Texas

20 Ranked Colleges
1,591 Degrees Awarded
$18,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value CIS Schools for a Master's in Texas For Those Making $48-$75k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value CIS Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Computer Information Systems is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 10th of all the majors we analyze. In 2019-2020, 81,384 degrees were awarded to students with this major. In 2017-2018, computer information systems graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $51,664 and had an average of $26,071 in loans still to pay off.

Across Texas, there were 6,865 computer information systems graduates with average earnings and debt of $45,984 and $23,712 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 1,591 computer information systems graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value CIS Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking analyzed 20 colleges that offered a degree in computer information systems. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent computer information systems programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

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

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Best Value CIS Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $48-$75k

The colleges and universities below are the best for texas master’s degree cis students whose families make $48-$75k.

Top 20 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Information Systems (Income $48-$75k) in Texas

#1

Rice University

Houston, Texas
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rice University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value CIS Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $48-$75k list. Houston, Texas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s CIS degrees to 99 students in 2019-2020.

Rice also made our “Best Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at Rice University are $47,913, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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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 CIS Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $48-$75k. The University of Texas at Austin is a large school located in Austin, Texas that handed out 67 masters’s CIS degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Austin also made our “Best Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list, coming in at #2. 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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Out of the 20 schools in the Best Value CIS Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley landed the #3 spot on the list. Edinburg, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s CIS degrees to 9 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our texas master’s degree cis students whose families make $48-$75k list, UT Rio Grande Valley has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley are $15,151, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5 in overall quality

Out of the 20 schools in the Best Value CIS Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at San Antonio landed the #4 spot on the list. The University of Texas at San Antonio is a public institution located in San Antonio, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 70 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UTSA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Computer Information Systems 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 UTSA are $25,807.

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Out of the 20 schools in the Best Value CIS Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at Dallas landed the #5 spot on the list. This large school is located in Richardson, Texas, and it awarded 525 masters’s CIS degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Dallas not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Dallas are $28,610, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
#4 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, University of Houston did quite well on the 2022 Best Value CIS Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $48-$75k list. UH is a public institution located in Houston, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 71 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UH also made our “Best Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list, coming in at #4. 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

The University of Texas at El Paso landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value CIS Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. UTEP is a large school located in El Paso, Texas that handed out 15 masters’s CIS degrees in 2019-2020.

UTEP also made our “Best Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list, coming in at #10. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at El Paso are $16,180, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#6 in overall quality

Texas Tech University landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value CIS Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Texas Tech is located in Lubbock, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 26 masters’s CIS degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our texas master’s degree cis students whose families make $48-$75k list, Texas Tech has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech are $17,530, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#19 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, The University of Texas of the Permian Basin did quite well on the 2022 Best Value CIS Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $48-$75k list. This medium-sized school is located in Odessa, Texas, and it awarded 4 masters’s CIS degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UT Permian Basin, the school also landed the #19 spot in our “Best Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Permian Basin are $6,900, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

MSU Texas

Wichita Falls, Texas
#20 in overall quality

MSU Texas ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value CIS Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $48-$75k list. MSU Texas is a medium-sized public school situated in Wichita Falls, Texas. It awarded 10 masters’s CIS degrees in 2019-2020.

MSU Texas also took the #20 spot in our “Best Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at MSU Texas are $7,935, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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The University of Texas at Arlington landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value CIS Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Arlington, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s CIS degrees to 366 students in 2019-2020.

UT Arlington also made our “Best Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list, coming in at #7. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Arlington are $23,376, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full The University of Texas at Arlington Computer Information Systems Report

#12

Texas Woman's University

Denton, Texas
#11 in overall quality

Texas Woman’s University landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value CIS Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Denton, Texas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s CIS degrees to 14 students in 2019-2020.

TWU also made our “Best Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list, coming in at #11. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Woman’s University are $14,962, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#18 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Tyler landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value CIS Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Tyler, Texas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s CIS degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

UT Tyler also took the #18 spot in our “Best Computer Information Systems 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 Tyler are $16,308.

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#14

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, Texas
#12 in overall quality

Sam Houston State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value CIS Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #14. SHSU is located in Huntsville, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 masters’s CIS degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our texas master’s degree cis students whose families make $48-$75k list, SHSU has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Sam Houston State University are $15,704, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15

University of North Texas

Denton, Texas
#8 in overall quality

University of North Texas ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value CIS Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of North Texas is a public institution located in Denton, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 50 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our texas master’s degree cis students whose families make $48-$75k list, UNT has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Texas are $15,618, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UNT Computer Information Systems Report

#15 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - Kingsville did quite well in the 2022 Best Value CIS Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #16. Kingsville, Texas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s CIS degrees to 134 students in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M Kingsville did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Computer Information Systems 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 Texas A&M Kingsville are $14,066.

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#14 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - Commerce did quite well in the 2022 Best Value CIS Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #17. Texas A&M Commerce is a fairly large school located in Commerce, Texas that handed out 67 masters’s CIS degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M Commerce also took the #14 spot in our “Best Computer Information Systems 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 University - Commerce are $14,549.

Full Texas A&M Commerce Computer Information Systems Report

#13 in overall quality

University of Houston - Clear Lake did quite well in the 2022 Best Value CIS Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #18. Houston, Texas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s CIS degrees to 10 students in 2019-2020.

UH Clear Lake also made our “Best Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list, coming in at #13. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Houston - Clear Lake are $19,216, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#19

Prairie View A & M University

Prairie View, Texas
#16 in overall quality

Prairie View A & M University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value CIS Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #19. Prairie View, Texas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s CIS degrees to 9 students in 2019-2020.

PVAMU also took the #16 spot in our “Best Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at PVAMU are $17,071, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#20

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi, Texas
#9 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value CIS Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi is a fairly large public school situated in Corpus Christi, Texas. It awarded 30 masters’s CIS degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M Corpus Christi also made our “Best Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list, coming in at #9. 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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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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