For IT and computer science programs, target these universities. Montana State University University of Kansas University of Illinois at Chicago George Mason University University of Colorado Denver University of Louisiana at Lafayette Tennessee Technological University University of Southern Mississippi University of Texas at El Paso University of Arkansas University of Texas at Arlington University of South Florida University of Missouri-Kansas City University of North TexasClemson University University of Nevada, Las Vegas University of Alabama at Birmingham University of HoustonUniversity of Idaho University of Wyoming NB: Email the department Head to ask about departmental funding before you apply