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2023 Best Computer Science Schools in Alabama

4 Colleges
$41,527 Avg Salary
$25,447 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Science School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, computer science was ranked 2nd in Alabama. In fact, 203 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

Today's computer science students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

The Best Computer Science Schools in Alabama ranking is one of many tools that Computer Science Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 4 schools in Alabama to see which ones offered the best programs for computer science students.

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2023 Best Computer Science Schools in Alabama

Check out the compsci programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Alabama Schools in Computer Science

#1

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

Our analysis found Auburn University to be the best school for computer science students who want to pursue a degree in Alabama. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of South Alabama. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Computer Science Schools in Alabama list. Located in the medium-sized city of Mobile, USA is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that compsci majors at USA take out is $25,447.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Auburn University at Montgomery. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Computer Science Schools in Alabama list. Located in the midsize city of Montgomery, AUM is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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#4

Alabama State University

Montgomery, AL

The excellent programs at Alabama State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer science schools in Alabama. Located in the medium-sized city of Montgomery, Alabama State is a public school with a small student population.

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Best Computer Science Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
West Virginia 103
Louisiana 675
North Carolina 2,948
Georgia 1,408
Tennessee 820
Mississippi 93
Virginia 693
Arkansas 168
Florida 532
South Carolina 95
Kentucky 103

Computer Science is one of 10 different types of computer science programs to choose from.

CompSci Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Computer Science 59,565

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
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 4 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Negative Space.

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