Texas · Computer and Information Sciences

Best institutions to study Computer and Information Sciences in Texas

The Computer and Information Sciences program focuses on the intersection of computing and informatics, treating computers as essential tools for problem-solving and innovation. This program is designed for students interested in…

Institutions
85
offering CIP 11.01
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
12,478
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median grad earnings
$77,311
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
40
College Scorecard
Median net price
$21,745
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
44%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Computer and Information Research Scientists
$130,400
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top 10 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Rice University
Houston Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$131,15436795%$13,264$12,381
2The University of Texas at Austin
Austin Public · Bachelor's degree
$111,5871,46089%$20,500
3Texas Tech University
Lubbock Public · Bachelor's degree
$82,52164469%$23,197
4Texas A&M University - College Station
College Station Public · Bachelor's degree
$81,231484%$20,395
5Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View Public · Bachelor's degree
$77,7636243%$28,064
6Trinity University
San Antonio Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$77,3114584%$20,327$24,059
7Texas Christian University
Fort Worth Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$76,8265086%$25,823
8The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso Public · Bachelor's degree
$73,31122350%$23,250
9The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio Public · Bachelor's degree
$72,80451353%$22,625
10The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson Public · Bachelor's degree
$72,4721,79776%$18,642

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Computer and Information Research Scientists (SOC 15-1221).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+19.7%
Much faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~3,200
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$140,910
typically Master's degree

Top skills

Critical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingActive LearningMathematics

What Computer and Information Research Scientists earn in Texas

Jobs in Texas
1,960
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$130,400
median $121,210
Best-paying metro
$144,400
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Related careers

Software Developers
$136,450 avg · 163,880 jobs
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$181,500 avg · 73,060 jobs
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$117,450 avg · 57,020 jobs
Computer Systems Analysts
$117,170 avg · 47,990 jobs
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
$104,900 avg · 34,840 jobs
Data Scientists
$119,710 avg · 25,860 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Computer and Information Sciences programs in Texas.

Which Computer and Information Sciences program in Texas has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Rice University tops the list at $131,154. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Computer and Information Research Scientists earn in Texas?+

The average annual wage for Computer and Information Research Scientists in Texas is $130,400 (median $121,210), across about 1,960 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Computer and Information Sciences program?+

The Computer and Information Sciences program focuses on the intersection of computing and informatics, treating computers as essential tools for problem-solving and innovation. This program is designed for students interested in…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop critical thinking, reading comprehension, active listening, speaking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Computer and Information Research Scientists?+

The national job outlook is about +19.7% growth with around 3,200 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Master's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDS2025 provisional data (Fall 2025–26 release, July 28, 2026)
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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