2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Alabama
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor'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.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. This report analyzed 3 schools in Alabama to see which ones offered the best value doctor's degree programs for computer and information sciences students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
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.
Best Alabama Schools for Affordable Quality for a Doctorate in Computer & Information Sciences
Our 2023 rankings named The University of Alabama the best value school in Alabama for computer and information sciences students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the small city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public college with a very large student population.
In-state tuition fees for graduate students at UA are $11,470 per year.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Alabama in Huntsville. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. Located in the medium-sized city of Huntsville, UAH is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
In-state tuition fees for graduate students at UAH are $11,686 per year.
UAH also took the #5 spot in our Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Alabama rankings.
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Out of the 3 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Alabama landed the # 3 spot on the list. USA is a large public school located in the medium-sized city of Mobile.
In-state tuition fees for graduate students at USA are $8,426 per year.
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| 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 3 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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