Computer Science at University of Alabama in Huntsville
If you plan to study Computer Science, consider the program at University of Alabama in Huntsville. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Alabama in Huntsville is located in Huntsville, AL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 169 computer science degrees were awarded at University of Alabama in Huntsville.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Alabama in Huntsville
Many students take online classes at University of Alabama in Huntsville. Among 8,564 students, 924 (11%) studied exclusively online and 4,322 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Computer Science graduates at University of Alabama in Huntsville, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Computer Science graduates at University of Alabama in Huntsville are 24% women (40) and 76% men (129).
Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at University of Alabama in Huntsville
Among the 113 bachelor’s computer science graduates at University of Alabama in Huntsville, 22% were women (25) and 78% were men (88).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Alabama in Huntsville.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 71 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 13 |
| Asian | 10 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 32% of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Alabama in Huntsville, below the national average of 47%.*
Computer Science Master’s Program at University of Alabama in Huntsville
Among the 53 master’s computer science degrees awarded at University of Alabama in Huntsville, 28% were women (15) and 72% were men (38).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at University of Alabama in Huntsville.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 36 |
Minority students account for 6% of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at University of Alabama in Huntsville, lower than the national average of 12%.*
Computer Science Doctoral Program at University of Alabama in Huntsville
Among the 3 doctoral computer science graduates at University of Alabama in Huntsville, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science doctoral degree recipients at University of Alabama in Huntsville.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Computer Science Concentrations at University of Alabama in Huntsville
The Computer Science program at University of Alabama in Huntsville includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Computer Science | 169 |
Top-Paying Careers for Computer Science Graduates
Students who finish Computer Science program at University of Alabama in Huntsville go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Computer Science graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Web Developers | $125,527 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
| Blockchain Engineers | $123,667 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.