Computer & Information Sciences at Texas Tech University
If you are interested in studying Computer & Information Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Texas Tech University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Texas Tech University is located in Lubbock, TX.
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Online Class Availability at Texas Tech University
Many students take online classes at Texas Tech University. Of 40,757 students, 5,648 (14%) studied exclusively online and 21,407 (53%) took at least some classes online.
Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at Texas Tech University
Rankings can help you compare Texas Tech University’s Computer & Information Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #8 of 160 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #8 of 105 |
| Best Value | Texas | #75 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #117 of 1,619 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #123 of 160 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1069 of 1,600 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #8 of 160 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #8 of 105 |
| Best Value | Texas | #75 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #117 of 1,619 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #123 of 160 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1069 of 1,600 |
Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from Texas Tech University
Graduates of Texas Tech University’s Computer & Information Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $69,234 |
| 2 years | $73,562 |
| 3 years | $83,187 |
| 4 years | $91,795 |
| 5 years | $99,210 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Texas Tech University take home a median $91,795, compared with $63,780 for all Texas Tech University graduates — about 44% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Texas Tech University stands at $23,197.
Highest-Paying Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Computer & Information Sciences program at Texas Tech University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Computer & Information Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Health Informatics Specialists | $156,714 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Web Developers | $125,527 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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