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2023 Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools in Alabama

12 Colleges
$55,862 Avg Salary
$29,573 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 1,330 degrees and certificates were awarded to computer information systems students who went to a Alabama college or university. This makes it the #11 most popular major in the state.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

The Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools in Alabama ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 12 schools in Alabama to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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2023 Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama

The following schools top our list of the Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Colleges.

Top 10 Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools

#1

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

Our analysis found Auburn University to be the best school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Alabama. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn is a public school with a fairly large student population.

CIS majors at Auburn take out an average of $20,916 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $497.

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#2

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means The University of Alabama is a great place for computer information systems students working on their bachelor’s degree. UA is a fairly large public school located in the city of Tuscaloosa.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Alabama in Huntsville is a great place for computer information systems students working on their bachelor’s degree. UAH is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize city of Huntsville.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, CIS majors at UAH accumulate an average of around $27,574 in student debt.

Full Computer Information Systems at University of Alabama in Huntsville Report

#4

Troy University

Troy, AL

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Troy University is a great place for computer information systems students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the remote town of Troy, TROY is a public college with a large student population.

CIS majors at TROY take out an average of $28,418 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Alabama at Birmingham is a great place for computer information systems students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the midsize city of Birmingham, UAB is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Full Computer Information Systems at University of Alabama at Birmingham Report

Athens State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer information systems students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the town of Athens, Athens State University is a public college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Athens State University take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $35,045.

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With a ranking of #7, Strayer University - Alabama did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer information systems students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Birmingham, Strayer University - Alabama is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, CIS graduates from Strayer University - Alabama carry an average student debtload of $40,372.

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Alabama A & M University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. AAMU is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Normal.

Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $197.

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#9

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, AL

Columbia Southern University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. Located in the fringe town of Orange Beach, Columbia Southern University is a private for-profit college with a large student population.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Columbia Southern University take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $30,861.

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University of South Alabama came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Mobile, USA is a public college with a large student population.

CIS majors at USA take out an average of $28,980 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full Computer Information Systems at University of South Alabama Report

Best Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Computer Information Systems Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 4,742
Virginia 3,727
North Carolina 1,634
Florida 5,133
Tennessee 754
Kentucky 1,480
South Carolina 769
Louisiana 135
Arkansas 570
Mississippi 333
West Virginia 403

One of 10 majors within the area of study, computer information systems has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to CIS

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 12 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

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