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2023 Best Computer Information Systems Schools in the Southwest Region

28 Colleges
$51,446 Avg Salary
$28,134 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems School for You

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, computer information systems was ranked #13 in the country. In fact 20,748 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Best Computer Information Systems Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. This report analyzed 28 schools in the Southwest Region to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Computer Information Systems Schools in the Southwest Region

Check out the CIS programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Computer Information Systems Schools

#1

Rice University

Houston, TX

Our analysis found Rice University to be the best school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a degree in the Southwest Region . Rice is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Houston.

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Out of the 28 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at Austin landed the # 2 spot on the list. UT Austin is a very large public school located in the large city of Austin.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means The University of Texas at Dallas is a great place for computer information systems students. Located in the medium-sized city of Richardson, UT Dallas is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#4

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX

Out of the 28 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas Tech University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Texas Tech is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Lubbock.

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#5

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Arizona. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Computer Information Systems Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the large city of Tucson, University of Arizona is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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The University of Texas at San Antonio landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer information systems programs. UTSA is a fairly large public school located in the large city of San Antonio.

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#7

University of Houston

Houston, TX

With a ranking of #7, University of Houston did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer information systems students. Located in the large city of Houston, UH is a public college with a very large student population.

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#8

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ

With a ranking of #8, Grand Canyon University did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer information systems students. Located in the city of Phoenix, Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit school with a very large student population.

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Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer information systems programs. Located in the city of Corpus Christi, Texas A&M Corpus Christi is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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Oklahoma State University - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #10 on the list. OSU is a fairly large public school located in the town of Stillwater.

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Best Computer Information Systems Colleges by State

Explore the best computer information systems schools for a specific state in the Southwest region.

State Degrees Awarded
Texas 1,893
Arizona 494
Oklahoma 57
New Mexico 60

Computer Information Systems is one of 9 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Science 15,813
Information Technology 10,754
Information Science 6,934
Computer Software & Applications 4,047
Computer Systems Analysis 817

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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 the rest 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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