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Computer Science in Texas

Computer Science Schools in Texas

2,460 Computer Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In this state, Computer Science is the 35th most popular major out of a total 605 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer Science Majors in Texas

Computer Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 718
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 38
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 38
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 38

Gender Distribution

In Texas, a computer science major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer science majors in Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 14.0%
  • Black or African American: 4.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 23.5%
  • White: 23.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 31.7%
  • Other Races: 3.6%
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Jobs for Computer Science Grads in Texas

In this state, there are 203,910 people employed in jobs related to a computer science degree, compared to 2,790,990 nationwide.

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Wages for Computer Science Jobs in Texas

In this state, computer science grads earn an average of $92,350. Nationwide, they make an average of $96,200.

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There are 11 colleges in Texas that offer computer science degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

125 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

74% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years. 85% of the teachers are full time.

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60 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
37,812 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 74%. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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47 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
785 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

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40 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
9,053 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it. A typical student attending UH Clear Lake will pay a net price of $17,774. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time.

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Lamar University

Beaumont
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
16,637 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. A typical student attending Lamar University will pay a net price of $12,002. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time.

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26 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
32,441 Total Students

A typical student attending UT Rio Grande Valley will pay a net price of $7,007. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 83% of the teachers are full time.

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23 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
12,373 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 76% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at SMU. This private school has an average net price of $40,849.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
19% Graduation Rate
4,922 Total Students

61% of the teachers are full time. 95% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending UH Victoria will pay a net price of $10,991.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
19,297 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate. An average student at Baylor will pay a net price of $37,911. 64% of the teachers are full time.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
34,742 Total Students

85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $12,911.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
19% Graduation Rate
7,015 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.70 years. This public school has an average net price of $18,012. 61% of the teachers are full time.

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Computer Science Careers in TX

Some of the careers computer science majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Web Developers 19% $70,630
Computer and Information Systems Managers 19% $145,880
Computer Workers 16% $88,460
Computer Network Support Specialists 14% $69,190
Computer Programmers 0% $84,980

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