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2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Alabama

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

13 Colleges
$9,724 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$51,062 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems 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 Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Alabama ranking. Our analysis looked at 13 schools in Alabama to see which programs offered the best value experiences for CIS students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.

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 Schools in Alabama

The following schools top our list of the Best Value Computer Information Systems Colleges.

Top 10 Best Computer Information Systems Schools

$4,920 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Jefferson State Community College to be the best value school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a degree in Alabama. Jeff State is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Birmingham.

Jeff State undergraduate students pay an average of $4,920 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

Jeff State also made our Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Alabama list, coming in at #5.

Full Computer Information Systems at Jefferson State Community College Report

#2

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, AL
$5,775 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Columbia Southern University is a great value for computer information systems students. Columbia Southern University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the fringe town of Orange Beach.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Columbia Southern University are $5,775 a year. While working on their degree, CIS majors at Columbia Southern University accumulate an average of around $28,666 in student debt.

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#3

Auburn University

Auburn, AL
$11,826 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent programs at Auburn University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer information systems schools in Alabama. Auburn is a very 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. The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Auburn take out is $21,250. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $497, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Auburn did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Alabama list.

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#3

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL
$11,620 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend The University of Alabama. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Alabama list. Located in the small city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UA are $11,620 a year. On average, CIS graduates from UA take out $22,963 in student loans while working on their degree.

UA did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Alabama list.

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$8,568 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Alabama at Birmingham is a great value for computer information systems students. UAB is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Birmingham.

UAB undergraduate students pay an average of $8,568 in in-state tuition and fees each year. CIS majors at UAB take out an average of $23,622 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#6

Troy University

Troy, AL
$9,312 Average Tuition & Fees

Troy University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #6 on the list. TROY is a fairly large public school located in the town of Troy.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at TROY are $9,312 per year. CIS majors at TROY take out an average of $25,910 in student loans while working on their egree.

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$9,060 Average Tuition & Fees

Athens State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Alabama list. 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 $35,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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$11,488 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Alabama in Huntsville did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #8 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 degree, CIS graduates from UAH carry an average student debtload of $24,600.

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

Full Computer Information Systems at University of Alabama in Huntsville Report

$10,024 Average Tuition & Fees

Alabama A & M University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Alabama ranking. Located in the city of Normal, AAMU is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at AAMU are $10,024 a year. While working on their degree, CIS majors at AAMU accumulate an average of around $31,000 in student debt. 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

#10

Strayer University - Alabama

Birmingham, AL
$13,515 Average Tuition & Fees

Strayer University - Alabama did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #10 on the list. Strayer University - Alabama is a small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Birmingham.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Strayer University - Alabama are $13,515 per year. After completing their degree, CIS graduates from Strayer University - Alabama carry an average student debtload of $47,787.

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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 13 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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