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General Computer Science Schools in Alabama

In <nil>, 1,671 students earned their Computer and Information Sciences degrees in AL.

In this state, General Computer Science is the 1st most popular major out of a total 16 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Computer Science Majors in Alabama

Computer and Information Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 726
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 530
Associate Degree 235
Master’s Degree 125
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 39
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 39
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a computer and information sciences major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer and information sciences majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 16.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.6%
  • White: 57.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.1%
  • Other Races: 7.4%
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Jobs for General Computer Science Grads in Alabama

There are 16,140 people in the state and 2,052,290 people in the nation working in computer and information sciences jobs.

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Wages for General Computer Science Jobs in Alabama

Computer and Information Sciences grads earn an average of $87,060 in the state and $93,610 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Alabama that offer computer and information sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

146 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
14,901 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.59 years. The full-time teacher rate is 47%. 94% of students get financical aid.

140 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
9,636 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,250. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. It takes the average student 4.62 years to graduate.

134 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
31,526 Total Students

The 0.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $23,258. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

134 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
38,316 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,273 a year. It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 1.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

98 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
22,289 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,585. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
9,540 Total Students

The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at Jacksonville State University. The full-time teacher rate is 68%. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
5,969 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 86% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,057. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,974 after earning their degree at this institution.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,702 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 37% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Calhoun Community College will pay a net price of $6,604.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
13,992 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,223.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,519 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time. 72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $9,406.

General Computer Science Careers in AL

Some of the careers computer and information sciences majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Computer and Information Research Scientists 21% $121,990
Computer and Information Systems Managers 12% $119,120
Computer Systems Analysts 11% $81,160
Database Administrators 10% $80,660
Computer Science Professors 6% $81,610
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 6% $72,640
Computer Workers 5% $87,980
Computer Network Architects 4% $102,540

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to computer and information sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Information Technology 227
Other Computer Sciences 14
Informatics 5

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