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2023 Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools in Alabama

12 Colleges
$55,862 Avg Salary
$29,573 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree School for You

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 Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. This report analyzed 12 schools in Alabama to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for computer science students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama

The colleges and universities below are the best for CIS majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Top 10 Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools

#1

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

Our analysis found Auburn University to be the best school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Alabama. Auburn is a very large public school located in the small city of Auburn.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, CIS majors at Auburn accumulate an average of around $20,916 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $497, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Computer Information Systems at Auburn University Report

#2

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Alabama. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. Located in the city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public school with a very large student population.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Alabama in Huntsville is a great place for computer information systems students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the midsize city of Huntsville, UAH is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, CIS graduates from UAH carry an average student debtload of $27,574.

Full Computer Information Systems at University of Alabama in Huntsville Report

#4

Troy University

Troy, AL

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Troy University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. TROY is a large public school located in the town of Troy.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, CIS majors at TROY accumulate an average of around $28,418 in student debt.

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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of Alabama at Birmingham helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer information systems schools in Alabama. UAB is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Birmingham.

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Athens State University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. Athens State University is a small public school located in the town of Athens.

On average, CIS graduates from Athens State University take out $35,045 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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Strayer University - Alabama came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. Strayer University - Alabama is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Birmingham.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Strayer University - Alabama take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $40,372.

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Alabama A & M University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Normal, AAMU is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $197.

Full Computer Information Systems at Alabama A & M University Report

#9

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, AL

Columbia Southern University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. Columbia Southern University is a large private for-profit school located in the town of Orange Beach.

On average, CIS graduates from Columbia Southern University take out $30,861 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full Computer Information Systems at Columbia Southern University Report

University of South Alabama did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer information systems students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. USA is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Mobile.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, CIS majors at USA accumulate an average of around $28,980 in student debt.

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Best Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best 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

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 12 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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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