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Computer Science Schools in Alabama

216 students earned CompSci degrees in Alabama in the <nil> year.

In terms of popularity, Computer Science is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 8 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer Science Majors in Alabama

CompSci majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 182
Master’s Degree 34

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a compsci major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of compsci majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.3%
  • Black or African American: 20.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.1%
  • White: 40.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 19.4%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for Computer Science Grads in Alabama

26,820 people in the state and 2,790,990 in the nation are employed in jobs related to compsci.

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Wages for Computer Science Jobs in Alabama

A typical salary for a compsci grad in the state is $92,500, compared to a typical salary of $96,200 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Alabama that offer compsci degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

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

The student loan default rate of 0.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.42 years. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
5,068 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,689. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 69%.

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

Graduates earn an average $38,334 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $16,223. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
3,964 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,593. The full-time teacher rate is 68%. 93% of students get financical aid.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
2,654 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $38,791 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.54 years.

#6

Oakwood University

Huntsville
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,452 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,588. The average student takes 4.53 years to complete their degree at Oakwood. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#7

Talladega College

Talladega
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
1,203 Total Students

The 8.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $13,575. It takes the average student 5.02 years to graduate.

#8

Faulkner University

Montgomery
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
2,874 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $20,371. The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

Computer Science Careers in AL

Some of the careers compsci majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Information Security Analysts 37% $89,410
Software Applications Developers 34% $93,360
Computer and Information Research Scientists 21% $121,990
Systems Software Developers 18% $99,700
Web Developers 15% $58,100
Computer Network Support Specialists 13% $56,160
Computer and Information Systems Managers 12% $119,120
Computer Science Professors 6% $81,610
Computer Workers 5% $87,980
Computer Programmers -7% $82,410

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to compsci.

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Computer Information Systems 1,330
Information Technology 176
Information Science 76
Computer Systems Networking 9
Computer Software Applications 5

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