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2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Alabama

15 Colleges
$47,156 Avg Salary
$27,940 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences 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 Schools in Alabama ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 15 schools in Alabama to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Alabama

Check out the computer and information sciences programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools

Our analysis found Herzing University - Birmingham to be the best school for computer and information sciences students who want to pursue a degree in Alabama. Located in the suburb of Birmingham, Herzing University - Birmingham is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at Herzing University - Birmingham take out is $36,845.

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#2

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Auburn University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Alabama list. Auburn is a fairly large public school located in the city of Auburn.

On average, computer and information sciences graduates from Auburn take out $21,250 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $497.

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#3

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend The University of Alabama. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Alabama list. Located in the small city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Alabama in Huntsville is a great place for computer and information sciences students. Located in the city of Huntsville, UAH is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from UAH carry an average student debtload of $24,600.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Jefferson State Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Alabama list. Jeff State is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Birmingham.

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#6

Troy University

Troy, AL

Troy University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer and information sciences programs. TROY is a fairly large public school located in the town of Troy.

The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at TROY take out is $25,910.

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University of Alabama at Birmingham did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #7 on the list. UAB is a very large public school located in the city of Birmingham.

After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from UAB carry an average student debtload of $23,622.

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

Computer & Information Sciences majors at Strayer University - Alabama take out an average of $43,983 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Alabama A & M University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Alabama ranking. Located in the midsize city of Normal, AAMU is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

On average, computer and information sciences graduates from AAMU take out $31,000 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $197, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#10

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, AL

Columbia Southern University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Alabama ranking. Columbia Southern University is a large private for-profit school located in the town of Orange Beach.

After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from Columbia Southern University carry an average student debtload of $30,740.

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Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools 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 15 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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