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2023 Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Alabama

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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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. This report analyzed 25 schools in Alabama to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer & Information Sciences program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor's Degree Colleges.

#1

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

Our analysis found Auburn University to be the most popular school for computer and information sciences students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Alabama. Auburn is a fairly large public school located in the city of Auburn.

About 12% of the students majoring in computer and information sciences at the school are women while 88% are male.

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#2

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, AL

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Columbia Southern University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. Columbia Southern University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the fringe town of Orange Beach.

Of the 170 students majoring in computer and information sciences at Columbia Southern University, 74% are male and 26% are female.

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#3

Troy University

Troy, AL

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Troy University is a great place for computer and information sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. TROY is a fairly large public school located in the town of Troy.

Women make up 27% of the computer and information sciences majors at the school.

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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of Alabama in Huntsville helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer and information sciences schools in Alabama. Located in the city of Huntsville, UAH is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Women make up 26% of the computer and information sciences majors at the school.

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#5

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at The University of Alabama helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer and information sciences schools in Alabama. Located in the small city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public college with a very large student population.

Of the 110 students majoring in computer and information sciences at UA, 75% are male and 25% are female.

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University of South Alabama came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. USA is a large public school located in the medium-sized city of Mobile.

Women make up 12% of the computer and information sciences majors at the school.

Full Computer & Information Sciences at University of South Alabama Report

University of Alabama at Birmingham landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer and information sciences programs. UAB is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Birmingham.

About 19% of the students majoring in computer and information sciences at the school are women while 81% are male.

Full Computer & Information Sciences at University of Alabama at Birmingham Report

Auburn University at Montgomery came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. AUM is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Montgomery.

About 29% of the students majoring in computer and information sciences at the school are women while 71% are male.

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#9

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, AL

Jacksonville State University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. Jacksonville State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Jacksonville.

About 11% of the students majoring in computer and information sciences at the school are women while 89% are male.

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Alabama A & M University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Normal, AAMU is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Of the 37 students majoring in computer and information sciences at AAMU, 62% are male and 38% are female.

Full Computer & Information Sciences at Alabama A & M University Report

Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular 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 25 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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