2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Alabama
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor'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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Alabama to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 15 schools in Alabama to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best value experiences for computer and information sciences students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Top 10 Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Auburn University the best value school in Alabama for computer and information sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. Auburn is a fairly large public school located in the city of Auburn.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Auburn are $11,826 per year.
Auburn also took the #3 spot in our Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama rankings.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Columbia Southern University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. Columbia Southern University is a large private for-profit school located in the town of Orange Beach.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Columbia Southern University are $5,775 a year.
Columbia Southern University not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #1 on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Herzing University - Birmingham is a great value for computer and information sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Birmingham, Herzing University - Birmingham is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Herzing University - Birmingham are $14,200 per year.
Herzing University - Birmingham not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #2 on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Alabama. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. Located in the small city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public college with a very large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UA are $11,620 per year.
UA also made our Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list, coming in at #4.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of Alabama at Birmingham helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best value computer and information sciences schools in Alabama. UAB is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Birmingham.
UAB undergraduate students pay an average of $8,568 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
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Troy University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. TROY is a large public school located in the town of Troy.
TROY undergraduate students pay an average of $9,312 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
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With a ranking of #7, University of Alabama in Huntsville did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer and information sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the midsize city of Huntsville, UAH is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UAH are $11,488 a year.
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Athens State University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. Athens State University is a small public school located in the fringe town of Athens.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Athens State University are $9,060 per year.
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With a ranking of #9, Alabama A & M University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer and information sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Normal, AAMU is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
AAMU undergraduate students pay an average of $10,024 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
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Strayer University - Alabama landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree computer and information sciences programs. Strayer University - Alabama is a small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Birmingham.
Strayer University - Alabama undergraduate students pay an average of $13,515 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
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Explore all the Best Value 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 |
| Mississippi | 750 |
| South Carolina | 1,509 |
| Florida | 9,003 |
| Virginia | 7,392 |
| Arkansas | 973 |
| Kentucky | 3,926 |
| Georgia | 8,045 |
| Tennessee | 1,795 |
| Louisiana | 1,193 |
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Majors Related to Computer & Information Sciences
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.
- 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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