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Most Popular Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools in Alabama

2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools in Alabama

21 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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. This report analyzed 21 schools in Alabama to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Information Systems program at each school on the list.

Check out the CIS bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Alabama.

#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 a bachelor’s degree in Alabama. Located in the remote town of Troy, TROY is a public school with a large student population.

Of the 137 students majoring in CIS at TROY, 73% are male and 27% are female.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at TROY take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $28,418.

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#2

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Auburn University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer information systems schools in Alabama. Located in the small city of Auburn, Auburn is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 134 students majoring in CIS at Auburn, 89% are male and 11% are female.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, CIS graduates from Auburn carry an average student debt load of $20,916. 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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Out of the 21 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Alabama in Huntsville landed the # 3 spot on the list. UAH is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Huntsville.

Of the 115 students majoring in CIS at UAH, 74% are male and 26% are female.

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

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#4

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Alabama. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. UA is a fairly large public school located in the city of Tuscaloosa.

Of the 110 students majoring in CIS at UA, 75% are male and 25% are female.

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#5

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, AL

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Columbia Southern University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular 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.

Of the 107 students majoring in CIS at Columbia Southern University, 70% are male and 30% are female.

On average, CIS graduates from Columbia Southern University take out $30,861 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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University of Alabama at Birmingham did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer information systems students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Birmingham, UAB is a public school with a very large student population.

Of the 70 students majoring in CIS at UAB, 81% are male and 19% are female.

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Auburn University at Montgomery ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. Located in the midsize city of Montgomery, AUM is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

About 35% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 65% are male.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at AUM take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $34,778.

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#8

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, AL

Jacksonville State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer information systems students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the suburb of Jacksonville, Jacksonville State University is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

About 11% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 89% are male.

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Alabama A & M University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. AAMU is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Normal.

Women make up 38% of the CIS majors at the school.

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

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University of North Alabama ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. UNA is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Florence.

Of the 35 students majoring in CIS at UNA, 91% are male and 9% are female.

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Best Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular 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 21 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).

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