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2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Alabama

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

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Alabama ranking. This report analyzed 43 schools in Alabama to see which ones were the most popular 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.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Colleges.

Our 2023 rankings named John C Calhoun State Community College the most popular school in Alabama for computer information systems students. Located in the rural area of Tanner, Calhoun Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

After completing their degree, CIS graduates from Calhoun Community College carry an average student debt load of $14,937.

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#2

Troy University

Troy, AL

Out of the 43 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, Troy University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the town of Troy, TROY is a public school with a large student population.

After completing their degree, CIS graduates from TROY carry an average student debt load of $25,910.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Alabama in Huntsville. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Alabama list. UAH is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize city of Huntsville.

After completing their degree, CIS graduates from UAH carry an average student debt load of $24,600.

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#4

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

Out of the 43 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, Auburn University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn is a public school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, CIS graduates from Auburn carry an average student debt load of $21,250. 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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#4

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

The excellent programs at The University of Alabama helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer information systems schools in Alabama. UA is a very large public school located in the small city of Tuscaloosa.

While working on their degree, CIS majors at UA accumulate an average of around $22,963 in student debt.

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#6

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, AL

Columbia Southern University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems 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.

While working on their degree, CIS majors at Columbia Southern University accumulate an average of around $28,666 in student debt.

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University of Alabama at Birmingham ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Alabama list. Located in the medium-sized city of Birmingham, UAB is a public college with a very large student population.

After completing their degree, CIS graduates from UAB carry an average student debt load of $23,622.

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Jefferson State Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer information systems programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Birmingham, Jeff State is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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Auburn University at Montgomery came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Alabama ranking. Located in the city of Montgomery, AUM is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at AUM take out is $32,250.

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Northwest-Shoals Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Alabama list. Located in the city of Muscle Shoals, NW-SCC is a public 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 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 26 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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