🇺🇸 Texas, USA · 23 universities

MS in Computer Science in Texas

The 23 universities in Texas on our list that offer Computer Science, compared by total cost in rupees, with living costs and what you can do after.

23 universities
From ₹57 lakh – ₹66 lakh
Rent from $450/month
Usually STEM-designated

Book expert call — ₹355 WhatsApp Call+91 90591 39258

Talk to an expert

Get a Texas shortlist

A counsellor replies on WhatsApp with your checklist and next steps

Quick answer

Which universities offer Computer Science in Texas?

On our list, UTRGV, West Texas A&M, Tarleton State University, Texas A&M Kingsville, East Texas A&M, UTEP, TAMU Corpus Christi, Sam Houston State University, Lamar University, Prairie View A&M, Texas Tech, UNT, UH Clear Lake, Texas State, UT Arlington, UTSA, UT Dallas, UH, Texas A&M, UT Austin, Baylor University, SMU and Rice University offer Computer Science in Texas. The lowest total cost is UTRGV at ₹57 lakh – ₹66 lakh; the highest is Rice University at ₹1.39 crore – ₹1.55 crore.

Ask on WhatsAppUpdated October 2026 · Reviewed by the Visa Edu Loans admissions & finance desk

Computer Science in Texas

Universities compared: 23
Lowest total cost: UTRGV — ₹57 lakh – ₹66 lakh
Rent in Small Texas college towns: $450 – $700 a month
Rent in El Paso: $450 – $700 a month
Rent in Houston: $600 – $950 a month
Intakes: Fall (Aug/Sep), Spring (Jan), limited Summer (May)
OPT / STEM: Usually STEM-designated: 12 months of OPT plus the 24-month STEM extension

Universities

Computer Science universities in Texas

Total for the whole program in rupees, lowest first.

Computer Science universities in Texas
University	City	Tuition a year	Total in ₹
UTRGV	Edinburg	$11,000 – $15,000	₹57 lakh – ₹66 lakh
West Texas A&M	Canyon	$11,000 – $15,000	₹57 lakh – ₹66 lakh
Tarleton State University	Stephenville	$11,000 – $15,000	₹57 lakh – ₹66 lakh
Texas A&M Kingsville	Kingsville	$12,000 – $16,000	₹59 lakh – ₹68 lakh
East Texas A&M	Commerce	$12,000 – $16,000	₹59 lakh – ₹68 lakh
UTEP	El Paso	$12,000 – $17,000	₹59 lakh – ₹70 lakh
TAMU Corpus Christi	Corpus Christi	$12,000 – $17,000	₹59 lakh – ₹70 lakh
Sam Houston State University	Huntsville	$12,000 – $17,000	₹59 lakh – ₹70 lakh
Lamar University	Beaumont	$13,000 – $18,000	₹61 lakh – ₹72 lakh
Prairie View A&M	Prairie View	$12,000 – $16,000	₹64 lakh – ₹73 lakh
Texas Tech	Lubbock	$14,000 – $20,000	₹63 lakh – ₹75 lakh
UNT	Denton	$14,000 – $20,000	₹65 lakh – ₹78 lakh
UH Clear Lake	Houston	$14,000 – $19,000	₹67 lakh – ₹78 lakh
Texas State	San Marcos	$15,000 – $21,000	₹67 lakh – ₹80 lakh
UT Arlington	Arlington	$14,000 – $20,000	₹68 lakh – ₹81 lakh
UTSA	San Antonio	$15,000 – $22,000	₹67 lakh – ₹82 lakh
UT Dallas	Richardson	$18,000 – $25,000	₹76 lakh – ₹90 lakh
UH	Houston	$18,000 – $26,000	₹75 lakh – ₹91 lakh
Texas A&M	College Station	$25,000 – $40,000	₹80 lakh – ₹1.09 crore
UT Austin	Austin	$30,000 – $45,000	₹93 lakh – ₹1.22 crore
Baylor University	Waco	$35,000 – $55,000	₹1.02 crore – ₹1.41 crore
SMU	Dallas	$40,000 – $55,000	₹1.17 crore – ₹1.47 crore
Rice University	Houston	$52,000 – $60,000	₹1.39 crore – ₹1.55 crore

Living costs

Living in Texas

Living in Texas
City	Room (month)	Yearly budget	Why students choose it
Small Texas college towns	$450 – $700	$16,400 – $19,400	Low rents and close-knit Indian student communities
El Paso	$450 – $700	$16,400 – $19,400	Low-cost border city in west Texas
Houston	$600 – $950	$18,200 – $22,400	Energy, healthcare and aerospace hub with moderate rents
Lubbock	$450 – $700	$16,400 – $19,400	College town in west Texas with very low rents
Denton	$550 – $850	$17,600 – $21,200	College town at the north edge of Dallas–Fort Worth
San Antonio	$550 – $850	$17,600 – $21,200	Affordable Texas city with cyber security and healthcare employers
Dallas–Fort Worth	$650 – $1,000	$18,800 – $23,000	One of the biggest job markets for Indian graduates, with no state income tax
Austin	$700 – $1,100	$19,400 – $24,200	Texas' tech capital, with rents above the rest of the state

Eligibility

Typical entry requirements

Get this checklist on WhatsApp

Bachelor's: B.Tech/BE in CSE, IT or ECE
Bachelor's: B.Sc/BCA with strong maths (for some universities)
Bachelor's: Other engineering branches with programming coursework
Prerequisite: Data structures and algorithms
Prerequisite: Discrete maths / linear algebra
Prerequisite: At least one programming language
English: IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or Duolingo (as accepted by the university)

Careers

Careers after Computer Science in Texas

Careers after Computer Science in Texas
Common roles	Skills employers look for
Software Engineer	Python, Java or C++
Machine Learning Engineer	System design
Cloud / DevOps Engineer	Machine learning basics
Backend Developer	Git and cloud platforms
Research Engineer	Python, Java or C++

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Still have a question?

Ask a counsellor directly — we reply on WhatsApp during working hours (Mon–Sat, 9 AM–6 PM IST).

WhatsApp a counsellor +91 90591 39258

UTRGV, at about ₹57 lakh – ₹66 lakh in total on our list.

23 on our list: UTRGV, West Texas A&M, Tarleton State University, Texas A&M Kingsville, East Texas A&M, UTEP, TAMU Corpus Christi, Sam Houston State University, Lamar University, Prairie View A&M, Texas Tech, UNT, UH Clear Lake, Texas State, UT Arlington, UTSA, UT Dallas, UH, Texas A&M, UT Austin, Baylor University, SMU and Rice University.

Small Texas college towns: a room costs $450 – $700 a month; budget $16,400 – $19,400 a year.

Usually STEM-designated: 12 months of OPT plus the 24-month STEM extension.

Explore

Keep exploring

Plan

More guides

Programs

Computer Science programs in Texas

Talk to an expert

Talk to a counsellor today

Share your profile — we reply with a checklist and next steps. Expert consultations over call start at ₹355.

WhatsApp us Call +91 90591 39258

Mon–Sat, 9 AM–6 PM IST