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Alabama Computer Science Colleges

47 Colleges
$35,485 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$24,565 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

In 2021, 1,799 students received a computer science degree from a college in Alabama, making it rank #26 in terms of graduations. Alabama colleges offer students average in-student tuition of $8,871 per year, while students attending fron out-of-state may pay something more like $13,794 per year.

About 41% of students who go to college in this state take out loans, with the average yearly loan amount being $6,141 per year.

Learn more about the most popular schools below:

#1

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$12,176 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
29% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Auburn University is 30,737, of which 24,505 students are undergraduates and of those, 22,458 are full-time. The freshman retention rate at Auburn is 93%, which is great when compared to the national average of 68%.

About 71% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 41% are men and 59% are women.

Approximately 29% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $9,563 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.5% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $52,489 during the early-career years.

#2

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, Alabama
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$6,015 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
41% Freshmen Loans

There are 18,533 students at Columbia Southern University in total, 13,254 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 6,866 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Columbia Southern University is 4.4 years.

Roughly 41% of students at Columbia Southern University take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,701 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.1% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $53,364 during the early-career years.

#3

University of Alabama in Huntsville

Huntsville, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$11,878 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
39% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at University of Alabama in Huntsville is 9,999, of which 8,027 students are undergraduates and of those, 6,730 are full-time. For undergraduates at UAH, the average graduation time is 4.6 years.

About 74% of students who apply get accepted. Around 54% of accepted students are men, and 46% are women.

39% of UAH students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,632 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.6% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $52,360 during the early-career years.

#4

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$8,832 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
47% Freshmen Loans

There are 22,563 students at UAB in total, 13,878 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 10,402 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Around 89% of students who apply get accepted. Around 33% of accepted students are men, and 67% are women.

Approximately 47% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,718 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.2% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $42,911 during the early-career years.

#5

Troy University

Troy, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$9,312 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
81% Freshmen Loans

There are 12,712 undergraduates at TROY, of which 8,208 are full-time, and there are 16,497 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at TROY is 4.6 years.

Around 95% of students who apply get accepted. Around 35% of accepted students are men, and 65% are women.

Approximately 81% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $4,479 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.6% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from TROY with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $36,498 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#6

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$11,940 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
39% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at The University of Alabama is 37,840, of which 31,670 students are undergraduates and of those, 27,750 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 79%. Of the accepted students, 37% are men and 63% are women.

39% of UA students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $10,195 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.2% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from UA with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $48,273 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#7

Auburn University at Montgomery

Montgomery, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$9,100 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
52% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Auburn University at Montgomery is 5,212, of which 4,375 students are undergraduates and of those, 3,374 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Around 97% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 33% are men and 67% are women.

52% of AUM students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,292 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 3.0% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $37,969 during the early-career years.

#8

University of South Alabama

Mobile, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$9,116 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
50% Freshmen Loans

There are 14,224 students at USA in total, 9,050 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 7,611 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at USA is 4.6 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 71%. Of the accepted students, 35% are men and 65% are women.

50% of USA students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $10,893 a year. USA has a 2.3% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from USA with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $38,334 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#9

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$11,952 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
60% Freshmen Loans

There are 7,747 undergraduates at Jacksonville State University, of which 6,031 are full-time, and there are 9,238 students altogether. For undergraduates at Jacksonville State University, the average graduation time is 4.7 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 76%. Around 35% of accepted students are men, and 65% are women.

Approximately 60% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $8,086 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.4% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Jacksonville State University with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $37,373 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Public Public vs. Private
$5,000 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
24% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,558 full-time undergraduates at Calhoun Community College, and 8,278 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Roughly 24% of students at Calhoun Community College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $4,689 a year. The student loan default rate of 4.8% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $30,657 during the early-career years.

#10

Alabama A & M University

Normal, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$10,024 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
59% Freshmen Loans

There are 5,977 students at AAMU in total, 5,093 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 4,663 are full-time. It takes the average AAMU undergraduate about 4.9 years to complete their degree.

About 72% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 34% are men and 66% are women.

Roughly 59% of students at AAMU take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,164 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 4.5% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $28,974 during the early-career years.

#12

University of North Alabama

Florence, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$11,220 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
43% Freshmen Loans

There are 8,086 students at UNA in total, 5,946 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 4,708 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at UNA is 4.7 years.

Around 90% of students who apply get accepted. Around 33% of accepted students are men, and 67% are women.

Approximately 43% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,365 a year. The student loan default rate of 4.0% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $37,535 during the early-career years.

#13

Alabama State University

Montgomery, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$11,068 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
67% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,614 undergraduates at Alabama State, of which 3,289 are full-time, and there are 4,072 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

Around 98% of students who apply get accepted. Around 29% of accepted students are men, and 70% are women.

Roughly 67% of students at Alabama State take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,271 a year. The student loan default rate of 5.2% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $26,395 during the early-career years.

#14

Jefferson State Community College

Birmingham, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$5,220 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
26% Freshmen Loans

There are 8,526 students at Jeff State in total, 2,451 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Approximately 26% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $3,311 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.6% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $32,269 during the early-career years.

#15

Tuskegee University

Tuskegee, Alabama
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$22,614 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
59% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,280 undergraduates at Tuskegee, of which 2,170 are full-time, and there are 2,747 students altogether. For undergraduates at Tuskegee, the average graduation time is 4.5 years.

About 34% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 30% are men and 70% are women.

59% of Tuskegee students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,376 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 3.8% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Tuskegee is $38,791.

Public Public vs. Private
$4,830 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 1,526 students at Trenholm State in total, 642 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Trenholm State is $24,547.

#17

Strayer University - Alabama

Birmingham, Alabama
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$13,515 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
67% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,534 undergraduates at Strayer University - Alabama, of which 102 are full-time, and there are 1,738 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 27 to 1.

Approximately 67% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $2,679 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.2% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Strayer University - Alabama with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $31,690 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Public Public vs. Private
$4,920 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
20% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,349 full-time undergraduates at Wallace State, Hanceville, and 4,763 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

20% of Wallace State, Hanceville students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $4,901 a year. Wallace State, Hanceville has a 2.6% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Wallace State, Hanceville is $32,112.

#19

Talladega College

Talladega, Alabama
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$13,886 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
65% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Talladega College is 1,156, of which 1,142 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,097 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

Approximately 65% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $8,006 a year. The student loan default rate of 8.3% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Talladega College is $24,006.

#20

Northeast Alabama Community College

Rainsville, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$4,920 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
19% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Northeast Alabama Community College is 2,530, which includes 969 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Roughly 19% of students at Northeast take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $3,184 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 3.8% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $28,704 during the early-career years.

#20

Northwest-Shoals Community College

Muscle Shoals, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$5,011 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
24% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Northwest-Shoals Community College is 3,360, which includes 1,081 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Approximately 24% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $2,779 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.2% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from NW-SCC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $27,997 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Public Public vs. Private
$4,920 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 2,823 students at LSCC - Birmingham Campus in total, 1,198 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $25,584 during the early-career years.

#22

Bishop State Community College

Mobile, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$4,920 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
2% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,176 students at Bishop State Community College in total, 755 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Approximately 2% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $7,700 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Bishop State Community College is $23,566.

#22

Birmingham Southern College

Birmingham, Alabama
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$21,250 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
81% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,129 students at BSC in total, 1,126 are full-time undergraduates. It takes the average BSC undergraduate about 4.1 years to complete their degree.

About 66% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 45% are men and 55% are women.

81% of BSC students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $4,063 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.6% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $45,292 during the early-career years.

#25

Bevill State Community College

Jasper, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$5,278 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
2% Freshmen Loans

There are 970 full-time undergraduates at Bevill State Community College, and 3,204 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

Roughly 2% of students at Bevill State Community College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,237 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Bevill State Community College is $28,602.

Other Alabama Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
27 Chattahoochee Valley Community College 10
27 Oakwood University 10
29 Gadsden State Community College 9
29 Snead State Community College 9
29 Coastal Alabama Community College 9
29 J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College 9
33 Miles College 7
34 Shelton State Community College 6
34 Enterprise State Community College 6
36 Faulkner University 5
36 University of Montevallo 5
36 Samford University 5
39 Southern Union State Community College 4
39 South University, Montgomery 4
41 Herzing University - Birmingham 3
41 Wallace Community College, Dothan 3
41 Wallace Community College, Selma 3
44 Central Alabama Community College 2
44 Huntsville Bible College 2
46 Lurleen B Wallace Community College 1
47 University of Mobile 0

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