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General Computer Science Schools in Alabama

203 Computer Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, General Computer Science is the 3rd most popular major out of a total 16 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Computer Science Majors in Alabama

Computer Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 170
Master’s Degree 33

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer science majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.9%
  • Black or African American: 16.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.4%
  • White: 39.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 21.7%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for General Computer Science Grads in Alabama

There are 26,820 people in the state and 2,790,990 people in the nation working in computer science jobs.

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Wages for General Computer Science Jobs in Alabama

In this state, computer science grads earn an average of $92,500. Nationwide, they make an average of $96,200.

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

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $24,018. It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
5,212 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The student loan default rate is 8.20% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.92 years to graduate.

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

The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at USA. The student loan default rate of 6.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,829 a year.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
4,072 Total Students

In their early career, Alabama State grads earn an average salary of $25,949. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
2,747 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.54 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $36,528. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

#6

Oakwood University

Huntsville
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
1,374 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $26,953. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $28,749 after graduation.

#7

Talladega College

Talladega
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
24% Graduation Rate
1,156 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $19,863. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 57%.

#8

Faulkner University

Montgomery
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
26% Graduation Rate
2,961 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,902 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.65 years. 54% of the teachers are full time.

General Computer Science Careers in AL

Some of the careers computer science 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

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