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2023 Best Computer Science Master's Degree Schools in Alabama

11 Schools Ranked

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.

The Best Computer Science Master's Degree Schools in Alabama ranking is one of many tools that Computer Science Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 11 schools in Alabama to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences 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 Master's Degree Schools in Alabama

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
$11,470 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named The University of Alabama the best school in Alabama for computer science students working on their master’s degree.

One thing to take note of is that UA does offer online graduate classes in some areas. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 71% took at least some of their classes online.

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#2

University of Alabama in Huntsville

Huntsville, Alabama
$11,686 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Alabama in Huntsville. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama list.

One thing to take note of is that UAH does offer online graduate classes in some areas. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 88% took at least some of their classes online.

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#3

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
$11,826 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Auburn University is a great place for computer science students working on their master’s degree.

Auburn does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 35% took at least some of their classes online.

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#4

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Alabama at Birmingham. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama list.

One thing to take note of is that UAB does offer online graduate classes in some areas. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 58% took at least some of their classes online.

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#5

Troy University

Troy, Alabama

Out of the 11 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, Troy University landed the # 5 spot on the list.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at TROY. In fact, around 77% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#6

Alabama A & M University

Normal, Alabama
$11,542 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #6, Alabama A & M University did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students working on their master’s degree.

Online graduate courses are available at AAMU, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 92% took at least some of their classes online.

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#7

South University, Montgomery

Montgomery, Alabama
$16,320 Average Tuition & Fees

South University, Montgomery landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree computer science programs.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at South University, Montgomery. During the 2019-2020 year, about 85% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#8

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, Alabama
$10,600 Average Tuition & Fees

Jacksonville State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list.

Jacksonville State University does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 93% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#9

University of South Alabama

Mobile, Alabama
$8,426 Average Tuition & Fees

University of South Alabama ranked #9 on this year’s Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama list.

USA does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 75% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#10

Auburn University at Montgomery

Montgomery, Alabama
$8,344 Average Tuition & Fees

Auburn University at Montgomery did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at AUM. During the 2019-2020 year, about 77% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#11

Alabama State University

Montgomery, Alabama
$10,156 Average Tuition & Fees

Alabama State University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama ranking.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at Alabama State. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 91% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 11 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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