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2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Alabama

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$79,772 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences Master's Degree School for You

With 1,799 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, computer and information sciences is the #11 most popular major in Alabama.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

The Best Computer & Information Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Alabama ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 12 schools in Alabama to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama

The following schools top our list of the Best Computer & Information Sciences Master's Degree Colleges.

Top 10 Best Computer & Information Sciences Master's Degree Schools

#1

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

Our analysis found The University of Alabama to be the best school for computer and information sciences students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Alabama. Located in the city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public college with a very large student population.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Alabama in Huntsville is a great place for computer and information sciences students working on their master’s degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Huntsville, UAH is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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#3

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Auburn University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. Auburn is a fairly large public school located in the city of Auburn.

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The excellent master’s degree programs at University of Alabama at Birmingham helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer and information sciences schools in Alabama. UAB is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Birmingham.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Strayer University - Alabama is a great place for computer and information sciences students working on their master’s degree. Strayer University - Alabama is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Birmingham.

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#6

Troy University

Troy, AL

With a ranking of #6, Troy University did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer and information sciences students working on their master’s degree. TROY is a fairly large public school located in the remote town of Troy.

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Alabama A & M University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. Located in the medium-sized city of Normal, AAMU is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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South University, Montgomery came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. South University, Montgomery is a small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Montgomery.

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#9

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, AL

Jacksonville State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. Jacksonville State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Jacksonville.

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University of South Alabama landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree computer and information sciences programs. USA is a large public school located in the city of Mobile.

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Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
North Carolina 5,558
West Virginia 1,446
Florida 9,003
Virginia 7,392
Arkansas 973
Mississippi 750
South Carolina 1,509
Louisiana 1,193
Kentucky 3,926
Georgia 8,045
Tennessee 1,795

Computer & Information Sciences Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336
Computer Programming 11,939
Computer Systems Analysis 2,338
Data Processing 1,955
Other Computer & Information Sciences 1,755
Data Entry 552

Majors Similar to Computer & Information Sciences

Related Major Annual Graduates
Engineering 198,468
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 177,778
Engineering Technologies 85,188
Mathematics & Statistics 52,396
Physical Sciences 50,306

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 12 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).
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