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Information Science Schools in Alabama

76 IS students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Information Science is the 4th most popular major out of a total 8 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Information Science Majors in Alabama

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 40
Bachelor’s Degree 36

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.6%
  • Black or African American: 32.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 21.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 40.8%
  • Other Races: 2.6%
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Jobs for Information Science Grads in Alabama

9,890 people in the state and 1,240,640 in the nation are employed in jobs related to IS.

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Wages for Information Science Jobs in Alabama

IS grads earn an average of $105,890 in the state and $114,000 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Alabama that offer IS degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, UAB grads earn an average salary of $39,271.

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

Graduates earn an average $36,829 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $16,826. 95% of students get financical aid.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $25,949 a year. The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at Alabama State. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
4% Graduation Rate
349 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 14%. An average student at South University, Montgomery will pay a net price of $20,518.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,738 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,379. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 12% are considered full time.

Information Science Careers in AL

Some of the careers IS majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Computer and Information Research Scientists 21% $121,990
Systems Software Developers 18% $99,700
Computer and Information Systems Managers 12% $119,120
Computer Science Professors 6% $81,610
Computer Workers 5% $87,980

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

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Computer Information Systems 1,330
Computer Science 203
Information Technology 176
Computer Systems Networking 9
Computer Software Applications 5

View all majors related to Information Science

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