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Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Texas

3,780 students earned Computer & Information Sciences degrees in Texas in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Computer & Information Sciences is the 5th most popular major in the state out of a total 32 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer & Information Sciences Majors in Texas

Computer & Information Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 3,424
Post-Master’s Certificate 184
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 184
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 172
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 172
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 172

Gender Distribution

In Texas, a computer and information sciences major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer and information sciences majors in Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.1%
  • Black or African American: 4.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.6%
  • White: 15.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 63.2%
  • Other Races: 2.1%
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Jobs for Computer & Information Sciences Grads in Texas

There are 436,720 people in the state and 5,610,640 people in the nation working in computer and information sciences jobs.

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Wages for Computer & Information Sciences Jobs in Texas

A typical salary for a computer and information sciences grad in the state is $91,970, compared to a typical salary of $92,030 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Texas that offer computer and information sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

934 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
28,669 Total Students

The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at UT Dallas. This public school has an average net price of $15,526. 25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

480 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
48,072 Total Students

90% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.60%. In their early career, UT Arlington grads earn an average salary of $49,852.

307 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

The 2.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,342 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,919.

259 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 84%. Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years.

245 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
40,953 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. The 5.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,194 after earning their degree at this institution.

144 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
12,373 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 78% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $60,398 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $38,208.

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Rice University

Houston
144 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
7,643 Total Students

6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 0.20% which is lower than average. 70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

112 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
47,090 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $13,721. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

110 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
6,932 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 80%. Most students complete their degree in 4.60 years. 91% of students get financical aid.

104 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
34,742 Total Students

The 5.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $10,549. 76% of the teachers are full time.

Computer & Information Sciences Careers in TX

Some of the careers computer and information sciences majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Information Security Analysts 33% $100,490
Software Applications Developers 33% $108,490
Computer and Information Research Scientists 24% $122,840
Web Developers 19% $70,630
Computer and Information Systems Managers 19% $145,880
Computer User Support Specialists 18% $47,960
Database Administrators 18% $93,200
Systems Software Developers 16% $108,570
Computer Workers 16% $88,460
Managers 15% $113,510
Computer Systems Analysts 15% $89,860
Computer Network Support Specialists 14% $69,190
Multimedia Artists and Animators 14% $72,910
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 13% $84,640
Graphic Designers 13% $47,570
Computer Network Architects 13% $120,820
Computer Science Professors 12% $82,420
Computer Programmers 0% $84,980

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to computer and information sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Engineering 4,468
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 2,128
Mathematics & Statistics 1,148
Physical Sciences 904
Agriculture 583
Architecture/Urban Planning 478
Engineering Technologies 409
Natural Resources & Conservation 187

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