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2023 Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Alabama

47 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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Alabama ranking. This report analyzed 47 schools in Alabama to see which ones were the most popular 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 colleges and universities below are the most popular for computer and information sciences majors pursuing a .

#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 degree in Alabama. Auburn is a very 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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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend John C Calhoun State Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Alabama list. Calhoun Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Tanner.

On average, computer and information sciences graduates from Calhoun Community College take out $14,937 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#3

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, AL

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Columbia Southern University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Alabama list. Columbia Southern University is a large private for-profit school located in the fringe town of Orange Beach.

While working on their degree, computer and information sciences majors at Columbia Southern University accumulate an average of around $30,740 in student debt.

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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 #4 on this year’s Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Alabama list. Located in the city of Huntsville, UAH is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

On average, computer and information sciences graduates from UAH take out $24,600 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Out of the 47 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Alabama at Birmingham landed the # 5 spot on the list. UAB is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Birmingham.

The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at UAB take out is $23,622.

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#6

Troy University

Troy, AL

Troy University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #6 on the list. TROY is a large public school located in the remote town of Troy.

Computer & Information Sciences majors at TROY take out an average of $25,910 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#7

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

The University of Alabama did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public college with a very large student population.

On average, computer and information sciences graduates from UA take out $22,963 in student loans while working on their degree.

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

Computer & Information Sciences majors at AUM take out an average of $32,250 in student loans while working on their egree.

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University of South Alabama landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer and information sciences programs. USA is a fairly large public school located in the city of Mobile.

On average, computer and information sciences graduates from USA take out $28,149 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Jefferson State Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #10 on the list. Jeff State is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Birmingham.

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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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