College Factual  by our College Data Analytics Team
       Unbiased Factual Guarantee

2025 Best Information Science Schools in Texas

15 Colleges in Texas
1,528 IS Degrees Awarded
$65,286 Avg Early-Career Salary
Information Science is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #58 most popular degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

College Factual looked at 15 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Information Science Schools in Texas ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,528 degrees in information science to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings

Choosing a Great Information Science School

Best Information Science Schools in Texas Your choice of information science school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for information science schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Information Science Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in IS
Master's Degrees in IS
Doctor's Degrees in IS

When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Information Science Schools in Texas list to help you make the college decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

To further help you make the college decision, we've developed a unique tool called College Combat that allows you to compare schools based on the factors that matter the most to you. Go ahead and give it a try, or bookmark the link so you can check it out later.

Read more about College Factual's methodology.

Best Schools for Information Science in Texas

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the is degrees they offer, see the list below.

10 Top Texas Schools in IS

1
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
225 IS Degrees Awarded
$86,410 Median Starting Salary

The University of Texas at Dallas is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in information science. UT Dallas is a very large public university located in the city of Richardson. A Best Colleges rank of #209 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UT Dallas is a great university overall.

There were approximately 225 information science students who graduated with this degree at UT Dallas in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the information science program at The University of Texas at Dallas earn $21,124 above the typical college graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

More information about a degree in information science from The University of Texas at Dallas

2
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In TX
107 IS Degrees Awarded

It's difficult to beat Texas A&M University - College Station if you want to pursue a degree in information science. Texas A&M College Station is a fairly large public university located in the city of College Station. A Best Colleges rank of #42 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Texas A&M College Station is a great university overall.

There were about 107 information science students who graduated with this degree at Texas A&M College Station in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in information science from Texas A&M University - College Station

Sponsored
Bachelors Degree Type
BS in Computer Information Systems Program Name

Use technology to drive crucial business strategies with the online BS in Computer Information Systems program at Southern New Hampshire University.

More information about a degree in BS in Computer Information Systems from Southern New Hampshire University

Related Programs

3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
17th Most Popular In TX
29.2% Growth in Graduates

It is difficult to beat Baylor University if you wish to pursue a degree in information science. Located in the midsize city of Waco, Baylor is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #150 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Baylor is a great university overall.

There were approximately 24 information science students who graduated with this degree at Baylor in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in information science from Baylor University

4
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
101 IS Degrees Awarded
$54,007 Median Starting Salary

The University of Texas at Austin is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in information science. UT Austin is a very large public university located in the large city of Austin. A Best Colleges rank of #46 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UT Austin is a great university overall.

There were roughly 101 information science students who graduated with this degree at UT Austin in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, is degree recipients usually make about $54,007 at the beginning of their careers.

More information about a degree in information science from The University of Texas at Austin

5
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
258 IS Degrees Awarded
$57,756 Median Starting Salary

UT Arlington is a very large public university located in the large city of Arlington. A Best Colleges rank of #304 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UT Arlington is a great university overall.

There were approximately 258 information science students who graduated with this degree at UT Arlington in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the is program state that they receive average early career earnings of $57,756.

More information about a degree in information science from The University of Texas at Arlington

6
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
22nd Most Popular In TX
72.2% Growth in Graduates

UH is a very large public university located in the city of Houston. A Best Colleges rank of #369 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UH is a great university overall.

There were roughly 18 information science students who graduated with this degree at UH in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in information science from University of Houston

7
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
246 IS Degrees Awarded
15.4% Growth in Graduates

UNT is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Denton. A Best Colleges rank of #310 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UNT is a great university overall.

There were roughly 246 information science students who graduated with this degree at UNT in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, is degree recipients usually make around $50,576 in their early careers.

More information about a degree in information science from University of North Texas

Sponsored
Associates Degree Type
AS in Information Technologies Program Name

Gain the specialized knowledge and critical-thinking skills required to begin a career in tech with this online associate degree from Southern New Hampshire University.

More information about a degree in AS in Information Technologies from Southern New Hampshire University

Related Programs

8
Lamar University crest
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In TX
121 IS Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Beaumont, Lamar University is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 78th out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were about 121 information science students who graduated with this degree at Lamar University in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in information science from Lamar University

9
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In TX

Located in the small city of Victoria, UH Victoria is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 96th out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were about 18 information science students who graduated with this degree at UH Victoria in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in information science from University of Houston - Victoria

10
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
18th Most Popular In TX
17.6% Growth in Graduates

Located in the rural area of Prairie View, PVAMU is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 91st out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were roughly 17 information science students who graduated with this degree at PVAMU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in information science from Prairie View A & M University

Best Information Science Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Best Information Science Schools in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Arizona 287 24
Oklahoma 257 31
New Mexico 219 2

View All Rankings >

One of 10 majors within the Computer & Information Sciences area of study, Information Science has other similar majors worth exploring.

IS Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
General Information Science 1,528

View All IS Concentrations >

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 7,717
Information Technology 2,398
Computer Science 2,059
Computer Programming 1,113
Computer Systems Networking 916
Computer Software & Applications 513
Data Processing 400
Computer Systems Analysis 275
Data Entry 19
Other Computer & Information Sciences 10

View All IS Related Majors >

Notes and References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Popular Reports

College Rankings
Best by Location
Degree Guides by Major
Graduate Programs

Compare Your School Options