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Most Popular Online Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Alabama

2023 Most Popular Online Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Alabama

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

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 Most Popular Online 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 8 schools in Alabama to see which online programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for computer and information sciences majors pursuing an online .

#1

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, AL

Our analysis found Columbia Southern University to be the most popular school for computer and information sciences students who want to pursue an online degree in Alabama. 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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#2

Troy University

Troy, AL

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Troy University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Alabama list. TROY is a 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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#3

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

Out of the 8 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, Auburn University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Auburn is a fairly large public school located in the small 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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The excellent online programs at Jefferson State Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer and information sciences schools in Alabama. Jeff State is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize city of Birmingham.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Northwest-Shoals Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Alabama list. NW-SCC is a small public school located in the small city of Muscle Shoals.

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Strayer University - Alabama did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #6 on the list. Strayer University - Alabama is a small private for-profit school located in the 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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Herzing University - Birmingham landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer and information sciences programs. Located in the large 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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#8

Oakwood University

Huntsville, AL

With a ranking of #8, Oakwood University did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer and information sciences students. Oakwood is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Huntsville.

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Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular 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
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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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 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 Almonroth.

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