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2023 Most Popular Online Computer Information Systems Basic Certificate Schools in Alabama

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Out of the majors we analyze each year, computer information systems was the most popular one in Alabama. In total, 1,330 people earned a degree or certificate in the field from a school in Alabama.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for computer science students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Computer Science Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Online Computer Information Systems Basic Certificate Schools in Alabama ranking. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in Alabama to see which online basic certificate programs were the most popular for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Online Computer Information Systems Basic Certificate Colleges.

Our 2023 rankings named Northwest-Shoals Community College the most popular online school in Alabama for computer information systems students working on their basic certificate. NW-SCC is a small public school located in the small city of Muscle Shoals.

Of the 52 students majoring in CIS at NW-SCC, 90% are male and 10% are female.

Full Computer Information Systems at Northwest-Shoals Community College Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Jefferson State Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Computer Information Systems Basic Certificate Schools in Alabama list. Jeff State is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Birmingham.

About 29% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 71% are male.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Jefferson State Community College

#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 Online Computer Information Systems Basic Certificate Schools in Alabama list. Columbia Southern University is a large private for-profit school located in the fringe town of Orange Beach.

Women make up 29% of the CIS majors at the school.

Full Computer Information Systems at Columbia Southern University Report

Best Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
West Virginia 403
Louisiana 135
North Carolina 1,634
Georgia 4,742
Tennessee 754
Mississippi 333
Virginia 3,727
Arkansas 570
Florida 5,133
South Carolina 769
Kentucky 1,480

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Computer Information Systems is one of 10 different types of computer science programs to choose from.

CIS Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Computer & Information Sciences 51,681
Information Technology 31,531
Informatics 2,726
Other Computer & Information Sciences 1,887
Artificial Intelligence 518
Human-Centered Technology Design 91

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336

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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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