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2023 Most Popular Online Computer Information Systems Schools in Alabama

6 Colleges
$51,062 Avg Salary
$27,546 Avg Student Debt

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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Online Computer Information Systems Schools in Alabama ranking. This report analyzed 6 schools in Alabama to see which ones were the most popular online programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for CIS majors pursuing an online .

#1

Troy University

Troy, AL

Our analysis found Troy University to be the most popular school for computer information systems students who want to pursue an online degree in Alabama. Located in the remote town of Troy, TROY is a public college with a fairly large student population.

On average, CIS graduates from TROY take out $25,910 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full Computer Information Systems at Troy University Report

#2

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, AL

The excellent online programs at Columbia Southern University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer information systems schools in Alabama. Located in the town of Orange Beach, Columbia Southern University is a private for-profit school with a large student population.

CIS majors at Columbia Southern University take out an average of $28,666 in student loans while working on their egree.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Jefferson State Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Computer Information Systems Schools in Alabama list. Located in the city of Birmingham, Jeff State is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Northwest-Shoals Community College is a great place for computer information systems students pursuing an online degree. Located in the small city of Muscle Shoals, NW-SCC is a public school with a small student population.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Strayer University - Alabama is a great place for computer information systems students pursuing an online degree. Located in the city of Birmingham, Strayer University - Alabama is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

While working on their degree, CIS majors at Strayer University - Alabama accumulate an average of around $47,787 in student debt.

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#6

Oakwood University

Huntsville, AL

With a ranking of #6, Oakwood University did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer information systems students. Located in the midsize city of Huntsville, Oakwood is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Best Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Colleges 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

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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 6 schools only.

  • 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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