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2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid

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 Getting Aid

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. 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 Getting Aid” ranking - to help you make that decision.

With 237,745 degrees handed out in 2019-2020, computer and information sciences is the 8th most popular major in the United States. 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.

For this year’s “Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking, we looked at 21 colleges that offer a degree in computer and information sciences. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great computer and information sciences programs and cost less that 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. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid

The colleges and universities below are the best for southwest region doctor’s degree computer & information sciences students with aid.

Top 21 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer & Information Sciences in the Southwest Region (With Aid)

#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 Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. Houston, Texas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees to 10 students 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. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Rice are $47,913.

Full Rice University Computer & Information Sciences Report

#3 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 Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at Dallas landed the #2 spot on the list. The University of Texas at Dallas is a public institution located in Richardson, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 33 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree computer & information sciences students with aid list, UT Dallas has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Dallas are $28,610, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas at Austin. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. The University of Texas at Austin is a large public school situated in Austin, Texas. It awarded 19 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Austin also made our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Austin are $22,886, 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 Getting Aid 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 did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #18 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UTSA are $25,807, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UTSA Computer & Information Sciences Report

#21 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The University of Texas at El Paso. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid. This large school is located in El Paso, Texas, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UTEP also took the #21 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 UTEP are $16,180.

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#6

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
#8 in overall quality

University of Houston came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Houston, Texas, this large public school handed out 15 degrees to qualified doctorate’s computer and information sciences students in 2019-2020.

UH not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UH are $18,689, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5 in overall quality

Arizona State University - Tempe came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. ASU - Tempe is located in Tempe, Arizona and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 33 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at ASU - Tempe, the school also landed the #5 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 Arizona State University - Tempe are $27,048.

Full ASU - Tempe Computer & Information Sciences Report

#8

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#9 in overall quality

Texas Tech University landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Texas Tech University is a large school located in Lubbock, Texas that handed out 7 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Texas Tech, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech University are $17,530, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9

University of New Mexico - Main Campus

Albuquerque, New Mexico
#15 in overall quality

University of New Mexico - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #9. University of New Mexico - Main Campus is a large school located in Albuquerque, New Mexico that handed out 7 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UNM also made our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #15. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of New Mexico - Main Campus are $19,890.

Full University of New Mexico - Main Campus Computer & Information Sciences Report

#10

University of North Texas

Denton, Texas
#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, University of North Texas did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. UNT is a public institution located in Denton, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 18 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UNT also took the #11 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 UNT are $15,618.

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#17 in overall quality

New Mexico State University - Main Campus came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Las Cruces, New Mexico is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

NMSU Main Campus also made our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #17. Average graduate tuition and fees at New Mexico State University - Main Campus are $18,275, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#16 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Arlington did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #12. This large school is located in Arlington, Texas, and it awarded 16 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Arlington not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #16 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 Arlington are $23,376, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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

#13 in overall quality

Oklahoma State University - Main Campus 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 Getting Aid ranking. Located in Stillwater, Oklahoma, this large public school handed out 3 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s computer and information sciences students in 2019-2020.

OSU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 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 Oklahoma State University - Main Campus are $23,963.

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#14

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi, Texas
#19 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #14. Corpus Christi, Texas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M Corpus Christi did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #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 Corpus Christi are $15,683, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
#10 in overall quality

University of Arizona did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #15. 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. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arizona are $33,399, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Computer & Information Sciences at University of Arizona

#16

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
#6 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - College Station did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #16. Texas A&M University - College Station is a large school located in College Station, Texas that handed out 14 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M College Station also took the #6 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M University - College Station are $22,743, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Texas A&M College Station Computer & Information Sciences Report

#17

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona
#20 in overall quality

Northern Arizona University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This large school is located in Flagstaff, Arizona, and it awarded 1 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 with aid list, NAU has also earned the #20 rank 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 Northern Arizona University are $19,489.

Full NAU Computer & Information Sciences Report

#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #18, University of Oklahoma Norman Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Norman, Oklahoma, this large public school handed out 1 degrees to qualified doctorate’s computer and information sciences students in 2019-2020.

University of Oklahoma did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Oklahoma are $23,236, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Computer & Information Sciences at University of Oklahoma

#19

University of Tulsa

Tulsa, Oklahoma
#7 in overall quality

University of Tulsa did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #19. This small school is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Tulsa not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 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 Tulsa are $24,080.

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#4 in overall quality

Southern Methodist University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. SMU is a fairly large school located in Dallas, Texas that handed out 5 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

SMU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at SMU are $47,478, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#21

Baylor University

Waco, Texas
#12 in overall quality

Baylor University ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. Baylor is a private not-for-profit institution located in Waco, Texas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Baylor also made our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #12. Average graduate tuition and fees at Baylor are $36,936, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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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%.

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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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