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Computer Science in Alabama

Computer Science Schools in Alabama

333 students earned Computer Science degrees in Alabama in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, Computer Science is the 75th most popular major out of a total 510 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer Science Majors in Alabama

Computer Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 176
Master’s Degree 157

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a computer science major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer science majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.5%
  • Black or African American: 13.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.3%
  • White: 24.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 49.8%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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Jobs for Computer Science Grads in Alabama

26,820 people in the state and 2,790,990 in the nation are employed in jobs related to computer science.

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Wages for Computer Science Jobs in Alabama

A typical salary for a computer science grad in the state is $92,500, compared to a typical salary of $96,200 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Alabama that offer computer science degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
30,737 Total Students

A typical student attending Auburn will pay a net price of $24,297. Of all the students who attend this school, 79% get financial aid. 85% of the teachers are full time.

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53 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
5,212 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.92 years to complete their degree at AUM. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

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34 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
14,224 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 63% of the teachers are full time.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
4,072 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.66 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
2,747 Total Students

7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.54 years to complete their degree at Tuskegee. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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Oakwood University

Huntsville
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,374 Total Students

85% of the teachers are full time. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 93% of students get financical aid.

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Talladega College

Talladega
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
26% Graduation Rate
1,156 Total Students

51% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $13,128.

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#8

Faulkner University

Montgomery
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
2,961 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $19,478. It takes the average student 4.65 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

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Computer Science Careers in AL

Some of the careers computer science majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Web Developers 15% $58,100
Computer Network Support Specialists 13% $56,160
Computer and Information Systems Managers 12% $119,120
Computer Workers 5% $87,980
Computer Programmers -7% $82,410

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