2023 Best Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in Alabama
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which computer science program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Computer Science Degree Search has created its Best Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. This report analyzed 14 schools in Alabama to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for computer science students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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Top Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in Alabama
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Our analysis found Herzing University - Birmingham to be the best school for computer science students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Alabama.
Herzing University - Birmingham does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $14,200. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Herzing University - Birmingham accumulate an average of $41,451 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Herzing University - Birmingham. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 58% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Auburn University is a great place for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $11,826 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Auburn. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $31,986. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Auburn accumulate an average of $22,004 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Auburn. In 2019-2020 about 34% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at The University of Alabama helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer science schools in Alabama.
Students from Alabama who attend UA full time pay an average of $11,620 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $31,090. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UA accumulate an average of $24,032 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
UA does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 94% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Out of the 14 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Alabama in Huntsville landed the # 4 spot on the list.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $11,488 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UAH. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $23,884. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,994 in student loans.
UAH does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 98% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Troy University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer science schools in Alabama.
By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,342 in student loans.
Online courses are available at TROY, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 58% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
University of Alabama at Birmingham did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list.
By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,869 in student loans.
Online courses are available at UAB, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 70% took at least some of their classes online.
Athens State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list.
In-state students pay an average of $9,060 in tuition and fees if they attend Athens State University full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,810. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $30,330 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Athens State University does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 92% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Alabama A & M University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list.
In-state students pay an average of $10,024 in tuition and fees if they attend AAMU full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $18,634. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $34,238 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at AAMU. During the 2019-2020 year, about 97% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Columbia Southern University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list.
If you want to attend Columbia Southern University, expect to pay an average of $5,775 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Columbia Southern University accumulate an average of $30,528 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Columbia Southern University is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
With a ranking of #10, University of South Alabama did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $8,756 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend USA. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $17,012. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,397 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at USA. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 53% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #11, Jacksonville State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree.
In-state students pay an average of $11,120 in tuition and fees if they attend Jacksonville State University full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $20,840. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,150 in student loans.
Jacksonville State University does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 80% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
South University, Montgomery ranked #12 on this year’s Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list.
South University, Montgomery does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $18,000. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $45,196 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at South University, Montgomery. During the 2019-2020 year, about 49% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Auburn University at Montgomery landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree computer science programs.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $8,860 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend AUM. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $18,820. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $31,476 in loans while pursuing their degree.
AUM does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 57% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #14, Alabama State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree.
Students from Alabama who attend Alabama State full time pay an average of $11,068 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $19,396. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $35,961 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Alabama State does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 95% took at least some of their classes online.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 14 schools only.
References
- 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 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).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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