(UTEP) Computer and Information Sciences Degree, Program Information at The University of Texas at El Paso

A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems as part of a broad and/or interdisciplinary program. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be confused with specific programs in computer science, information science, or related support services. Find Colleges Offering Computer and Information Sciences Degree.

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Computer and Information Systems Managers
Job Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.
Salary and Wages
El Paso, TX
- Total Employment: 200
- Average Annual Salary: $98,390
- Average Hourly Rate: $47.30
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 263,695
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 306,829
- Percent Job Growth: 16.36%
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Expression
- Problem Sensitivity
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Information Ordering
- Near Vision
- Speech Clarity
Computer and Information Scientists, Research
Job Description
Conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Solve or develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software.
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 25,261
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 30,701
- Percent Job Growth: 21.53%
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Fluency of Ideas
- Problem Sensitivity
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Information Ordering
- Near Vision
Computer Systems Analysts
Job Description
Analyze science, engineering, business, and all other data processing problems for application to electronic data processing systems. Analyze user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing systems and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations. May analyze or recommend commercially available software. May supervise computer programmers.
Salary and Wages
El Paso, TX
- Total Employment: 680
- Average Annual Salary: $63,290
- Average Hourly Rate: $30.43
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 503,631
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 649,571
- Percent Job Growth: 28.98%
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Problem Sensitivity
- Information Ordering
Database Administrators
Job Description
Coordinate changes to computer databases, test and implement the database applying knowledge of database management systems. May plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases.
Salary and Wages
El Paso, TX
- Total Employment: 140
- Average Annual Salary: $54,340
- Average Hourly Rate: $26.13
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 119,415
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 153,523
- Percent Job Growth: 28.56%
Important Abilities
- Problem Sensitivity
- Information Ordering
Computer Security Specialists
Job Description
Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures for information systems to regulate access to computer data files and prevent unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure of information.
Salary and Wages
El Paso, TX
- Total Employment: 340
- Average Annual Salary: $55,420
- Average Hourly Rate: $26.64
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 309,201
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 392,536
- Percent Job Growth: 26.95%
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Problem Sensitivity
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts
Job Description
Analyze, design, test, and evaluate network systems, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), Internet, intranet, and other data communications systems. Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning. Research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software. Includes telecommunications specialists who deal with the interfacing of computer and communications equipment. May supervise computer programmers.
Salary and Wages
El Paso, TX
- Total Employment: 340
- Average Annual Salary: $52,750
- Average Hourly Rate: $25.36
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 261,793
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 401,626
- Percent Job Growth: 53.41%
Important Abilities
- Problem Sensitivity
- Deductive Reasoning
Computer Specialists, All Other
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Job Description
Teach courses in computer science. May specialize in a field of computer science, such as the design and function of computers or operations and research analysis.
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Expression
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Information Ordering
- Speech Clarity

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Awarded Degrees and Program Completion Details

Computer and Information Sciences

	Total	Bachelor	Master
Overall
All Students	53	40	13

By Gender
Male	43	33	10
Female	10	7	3

By Race
Non-Resident Alien	23	16	7
American Indian	-	-	-
Black	-	-	-
Asian	-	-	-
Hispanic	25	20	5
White	5	4	1
Unknown	-	-	-

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This Program is Also Offered at Other Public Colleges in Texas

Angelo State University

2601 W Avenue N
San Angelo, TX 76909

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 12

Highest Degree Offered: Master's
Campus Location: Small City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 5,000 - 9,999
Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
Size & Residential Status: Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential

Lamar University

4400 MLK
Beaumont, TX 77705

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 8

Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
Campus Location: Midsized City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 10,000 - 19,999
Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
Size & Residential Status: Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential

Midwestern State University

3410 Taft Blvd
Wichita Falls, TX 76308

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 16

Highest Degree Offered: Master's
Campus Location: Small City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 5,000 - 9,999
Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
Size & Residential Status: Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential

Amarillo College

2011 S. Washington
Amarillo, TX 79109

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 3

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Midsized City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 10,000 - 19,999
Classification: Associates--Public Rural-Serving Large
Size & Residential Status: Large Two-Year

Angelina College

3500 South First
Lufkin, TX 75902

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 1

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Remote Town
Tenure System: No Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
Classification: Associates--Public Rural-Serving Medium
Size & Residential Status: Medium Two-Year

Austin Community College District

5930 Middle Fiskville Rd
Austin, TX 78752

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 15

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Large City
Tenure System: No Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
Classification: Associates--Public Urban-Serving Multicampus
Size & Residential Status: Very Large Two-Year

Central Texas College

6200 West Central Texas Expressway
Killeen, TX 76540

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 0

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Midsized City
Tenure System: No Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
Classification: Associates--Public Special Use
Size & Residential Status: Large Two-Year

Clarendon College

1122 College Drive
Clarendon, TX 79226

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 1

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Rural
Tenure System: No Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
Classification: Associates--Public Rural-Serving Small
Size & Residential Status: Small Two-Year

Coastal Bend College

3800 Charco Rd
Beeville, TX 78102

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 25

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Distant Town
Tenure System: No Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
Classification: Associates--Public Rural-Serving Medium
Size & Residential Status: Medium Two-Year

College of the Mainland

1200 Amburn Road
Texas City, TX 77591

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 0

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Small Suburb
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
Classification: Associates--Public Rural-Serving Medium
Size & Residential Status: Medium Two-Year

Collin County Community College District

4800 Preston Park Blvd.
Plano, TX 75093

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 9

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Large City
Tenure System: No Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
Classification: Associates--Public Suburban-Serving Multicampus
Size & Residential Status: Very Large Two-Year

El Paso Community College

919 Hunter Drive
El Paso, TX 79915

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 14

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Large City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
Classification: Associates--Public Urban-Serving Multicampus
Size & Residential Status: Very Large Two-Year

Hill College

112 Lamar Dr
Hillsboro, TX 76645

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 7

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Distant Town
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
Classification: Associates--Public Rural-Serving Medium
Size & Residential Status: Medium Two-Year

Houston Community College System

3100 Main Street
Houston, TX 77266

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 0

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Large City
Tenure System: No Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
Classification: Associates--Public Urban-Serving Multicampus
Size & Residential Status: Very Large Two-Year

Howard College

1001 Birdwell Lane
Big Spring, TX 79720

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 23

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Remote Town
Tenure System: No Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
Classification: Associates--Public Rural-Serving Medium
Size & Residential Status: Small Two-Year

Kilgore College

1100 Broadway
Kilgore, TX 75662

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 9

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Town Fringe
Tenure System: No Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 5,000 - 9,999
Classification: Associates--Public Rural-Serving Medium
Size & Residential Status: Medium Two-Year

Lamar Institute of Technology

855 E Lavaca
Beaumont, TX 77705

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 13

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Midsized City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
Classification: Associates--Public 2-Year Colleges Under 4-Year Universities
Size & Residential Status: Small Two-Year