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

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

12 Colleges
$10,204 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$55,862 Avg Salary

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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Computer Science Degree Search has created the Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools in Alabama to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 12 schools in Alabama to see which ones offered the best value bachelor's degree programs for CIS students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.

This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.

For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

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

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

Top 10 Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools

#1

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, AL

Our 2023 rankings named Columbia Southern University the best value school in Alabama for computer information systems students working on their bachelor’s degree. Columbia Southern University is a large private for-profit school located in the fringe town of Orange Beach.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Columbia Southern University are $5,775 per year. 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

#2

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend The University of Alabama. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. Located in the small city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public school with a very large student population.

UA undergraduate students pay an average of $11,620 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

UA also took the #3 spot in our Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama rankings.

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#3

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Auburn University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best value computer information systems schools in Alabama. Auburn is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Auburn.

Auburn undergraduate students pay an average of $11,826 in in-state tuition and fees each year. 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.

In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Auburn is ranked #2 for overall quality for CIS in Alabama.

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Out of the 12 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Alabama at Birmingham landed the # 4 spot on the list. UAB is a fairly large public school located in the city of Birmingham.

UAB undergraduate students pay an average of $8,568 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

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#5

Troy University

Troy, AL

Out of the 12 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, Troy University landed the # 5 spot on the list. TROY is a fairly large public school located in the town of Troy.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at TROY are $9,312 a year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, CIS majors at TROY accumulate an average of around $28,418 in student debt.

TROY not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #5 on our Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list.

Full Computer Information Systems at Troy University Report

University of Alabama in Huntsville 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 #6 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Huntsville, UAH is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UAH are $11,488 a year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, CIS graduates from UAH carry an average student debtload of $27,574.

UAH also took the #4 spot in our Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama rankings.

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Athens State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. Athens State University is a small public school located in the fringe town of Athens.

Athens State University undergraduate students pay an average of $9,060 in in-state tuition and fees each year. 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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Alabama A & M University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree computer information systems programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Normal, AAMU is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

AAMU undergraduate students pay an average of $10,024 in in-state tuition and fees each year. 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

Strayer University - Alabama ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. Strayer University - Alabama is a small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Birmingham.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Strayer University - Alabama are $13,515 per year. 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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University of South Alabama ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. USA is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Mobile.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at USA are $8,756 per year. 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 Value Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Value 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.

  • 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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