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General Computer Science Schools in Alabama

In 2020-2021, 1,523 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 704
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 403
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 403
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 403
Associate Degree 247
Master’s Degree 123
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 36
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 36
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1
Post-Master’s Certificate 1

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: 4.1%
  • Black or African American: 16.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.7%
  • White: 61.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.7%
  • Other Races: 4.3%
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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
43% Graduation Rate
16,497 Total Students

94% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 7.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.59 years.

140 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
9,999 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,208. It takes the average student 4.62 years to graduate.

134 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
30,737 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.42 years. The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 74% of students get financical aid.

134 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
37,840 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,917. It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate.

98 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $16,530.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
9,238 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. 78% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,081 after earning their degree at this institution.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
5,977 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,704 a year. A typical student attending AAMU will pay a net price of $15,529. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,278 Total Students

In their early career, Calhoun Community College grads earn an average salary of $28,285. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it. 42% of the teachers are full time.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
14,224 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $16,826. Graduates earn an average $36,829 after graduation.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,526 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,564. 78% of students get financical aid.

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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