by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 41 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Computer & Information Sciences Master's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 9,585 master's degrees in computer & information sciences to qualified students.
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The computer & information sciences master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality computer & information sciences program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for computer & information sciences students working on their master's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Computer & Information Sciences Master's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in computer & information sciences.
Rice University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in computer & information sciences. Rice is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Houston.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from Rice University
The University of Texas at Austin is a great option for students interested in a master's degree in computer & information sciences. Located in the city of Austin, UT Austin is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from The University of Texas at Austin
Southern Methodist University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in computer & information sciences. Located in the large suburb of Dallas, SMU is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from Southern Methodist University
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in computer & information sciences has to take a look at The University of Texas at Dallas. Located in the medium-sized city of Richardson, UT Dallas is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from The University of Texas at Dallas
Located in the city of Tucson, University of Arizona is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from University of Arizona
Texas Tech is a very large public university located in the city of Lubbock.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from Texas Tech University
Located in the large city of San Antonio, UTSA is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from The University of Texas at San Antonio
Located in the city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from Texas A&M University - College Station
Located in the small city of Flagstaff, NAU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from Northern Arizona University
OSU is a very large public university located in the distant town of Stillwater.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from Oklahoma State University - Main Campus
Explore the best computer & information sciences schools for a specific state in the Southwest Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 32 | 1,292 |
| Texas | 32 | 3,424 |
| Oklahoma | 32 | 155 |
| New Mexico | 31 | 92 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 4,977 |
| Computer Science | 2,044 |
| Information Science | 1,654 |
| Information Technology | 879 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 19 |
| Computer Programming | 12 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communications Technologies & Support | 59 |
