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2023 Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Alabama

8 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 Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Alabama ranking. This report analyzed 8 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 Science program at each school on the list.

Check out the compsci programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Alabama.

#1

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

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

Full Computer Science at Auburn University Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Auburn University at Montgomery. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Alabama list. AUM is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Montgomery.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of South Alabama. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Alabama list. USA is a fairly large public school located in the city of Mobile.

On average, compsci graduates from USA take out $25,447 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#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 Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Alabama list. Alabama State is a small public school located in the midsize city of Montgomery.

Full Computer Science at Alabama State University Report

#5

Tuskegee University

Tuskegee, AL

Out of the 8 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, Tuskegee University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the distant town of Tuskegee, Tuskegee is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Read full report on Computer Science at Tuskegee University

#6

Oakwood University

Huntsville, AL

With a ranking of #6, Oakwood University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students. Oakwood is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Huntsville.

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#7

Talladega College

Talladega, AL

Talladega College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Alabama ranking. Located in the distant town of Talladega, Talladega College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Full Computer Science at Talladega College Report

#8

Faulkner University

Montgomery, AL

With a ranking of #8, Faulkner University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students. Located in the city of Montgomery, Faulkner is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Best Computer Science Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Computer Science Schools 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 8 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Negative Space.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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