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2023 Best Computer Science Schools in Alabama

4 Colleges
$41,527 Avg Salary
$25,447 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Science School for You

Computer Science is the #72 most popular major in Alabama with 203 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Computer Science Schools in Alabama ranking. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in Alabama to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Computer Science Schools in Alabama

Check out the compsci programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Alabama Schools in Computer Science

#1

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

Our analysis found Auburn University to be the best school for computer science students who want to pursue a degree in Alabama. Auburn is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Auburn.

Read full report on Computer Science at Auburn University

The excellent programs at University of South Alabama helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer science schools in Alabama. USA is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Mobile.

After completing their degree, compsci graduates from USA carry an average student debtload of $25,447.

Read full report on Computer Science at University of South Alabama

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Auburn University at Montgomery is a great place for computer science students. AUM is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Montgomery.

Full Computer Science at Auburn University at Montgomery Report

#4

Alabama State University

Montgomery, AL

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Alabama State University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Computer Science Schools in Alabama list. Alabama State is a small public school located in the city of Montgomery.

Full Computer Science at Alabama State University Report

Best Computer Science Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Computer Science Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 1,408
Virginia 693
North Carolina 2,948
Florida 532
Tennessee 820
Kentucky 103
South Carolina 95
Louisiana 675
Arkansas 168
Mississippi 93
West Virginia 103

Computer Science is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
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 4 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Negative Space.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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