Find Tech Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in Alabama

Find Schools Near

2023 Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in Alabama

8 Colleges
$65,643 Avg Salary
$23,891 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Science Bachelor's Degree 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Computer Science Degree Search has created the Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in Alabama to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 8 schools in Alabama to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Science program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for compsci majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

#1

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

Our 2023 rankings named Auburn University the most popular school in Alabama for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small city of Auburn, Auburn is a public school with a very large student population.

About 14% of the students majoring in compsci at the school are women while 86% are male.

Read full report on Computer Science at Auburn University

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Alabama. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. Located in the medium-sized city of Mobile, USA is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 12% of the students majoring in compsci at the school are women while 88% are male.

Read full report on Computer Science at University of South Alabama

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Auburn University at Montgomery. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. Located in the city of Montgomery, AUM is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Of the 20 students majoring in compsci at AUM, 85% are male and 15% are female.

Read More…

#4

Alabama State University

Montgomery, AL

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

Women make up 33% of the compsci majors at the school.

Read full report on Computer Science at Alabama State University

#5

Tuskegee University

Tuskegee, AL

Out of the 8 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, Tuskegee University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Tuskegee is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Tuskegee.

About 44% of the students majoring in compsci at the school are women while 56% are male.

Full Computer Science at Tuskegee University Report

#6

Oakwood University

Huntsville, AL

Oakwood University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Huntsville, Oakwood is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 8 students majoring in compsci at Oakwood, 88% are male and 13% are female.

Full Computer Science at Oakwood University Report

#7

Talladega College

Talladega, AL

Talladega College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. Talladega College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Talladega.

Women make up 33% of the compsci majors at the school.

Full Computer Science at Talladega College Report

#8

Faulkner University

Montgomery, AL

Faulkner University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. Faulkner is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Montgomery.

Full Computer Science at Faulkner University Report

Best Computer Science Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular 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 8 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Negative Space.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured Schools

Find Computer Science Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited computer and technology colleges across the U.S.