2023 Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Alabama
It's not easy to decide which computer science program to enroll in when you have so many options available. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamps that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Computer Science Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. This report analyzed 25 schools in Alabama to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Our 2023 rankings named John C Calhoun State Community College the most popular school in Alabama for computer science students working on their associate degree. John C Calhoun State Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Tanner, Alabama that handed out 44 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Alabama who attend Calhoun Community College full time pay an average of $4,940 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,630. On average, associate degree students take out $16,077 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 11% were women.
Calhoun Community College 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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 78% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
The excellent associate degree programs at Jefferson State Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in Alabama. Jeff State is a public institution located in Birmingham, Alabama. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 25 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Alabama who attend Jeff State full time pay an average of $4,920 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,610. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,642 in student loans. Around 24% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Jeff State. In fact, around 81% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend H Councill Trenholm State Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Alabama list. Montgomery, Alabama is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 18 students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,770 in tuition and fees if they attend Trenholm State full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,460. Of those students who received their degree, 39% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Trenholm State. During the 2019-2020 year, about 87% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
The excellent associate degree programs at Wallace State Community College, Hanceville helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in Alabama. Wallace State, Hanceville is a medium-sized public school situated in Hanceville, Alabama. It awarded 17 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Wallace State, Hanceville is $4,860. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,550. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,797 in student loans. Around 6% of those degree recipients were women.
Wallace State, Hanceville 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. During the 2019-2020 year, about 56% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northwest-Shoals Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Alabama list. Located in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, the small public school awarded 15 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at NW-SCC is $4,831. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,521. Associate Degree recipients from NW-SCC accumulate an average of $14,717 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 13% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at NW-SCC. During the 2019-2020 year, about 43% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Northeast Alabama Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Alabama list. Rainsville, Alabama is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 15 students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $4,860 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Northeast. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,850. On average, associate degree students take out $8,132 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 27% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Northeast. During the 2019-2020 year, about 82% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Lawson State Community College - Birmingham Campus ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Alabama list. Located in Birmingham, Alabama, the small public school awarded 14 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at LSCC - Birmingham Campus is $4,860. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,550. On average, associate degree students take out $15,662 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 29% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that LSCC - Birmingham Campus does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 85% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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Bishop State Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get an associate degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Bishop State Community College is a small public school located in Mobile, Alabama that handed out 14 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Alabama who attend Bishop State Community College full time pay an average of $4,860 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,550. On average, associate degree students take out $15,446 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 29% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Bishop State Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 65% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Bevill State Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer science programs. Jasper, Alabama is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 13 students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Bevill State Community College is $5,214. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,150. Associate Degree recipients from Bevill State Community College accumulate an average of $15,900 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 23% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Bevill State Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 72% took at least some of their classes online.
Chattahoochee Valley Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. Chattahoochee Valley Community College is a small public school located in Phenix City, Alabama that handed out 10 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $3,936 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend CVCC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,128. Associate Degree recipients from CVCC accumulate an average of $17,638 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 20% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at CVCC. In 2019-2020 about 77% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #11, J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their associate degree. Drake State is located in Huntsville, Alabama and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 9 associate degrees to qualified students.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $4,830 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Drake State. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,520. Of those students who received their degree, 22% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Drake State does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 62% took at least some of their classes online.
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Snead State Community College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Alabama list. This small public school is located in Boaz, Alabama, and it awarded 9 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Snead State Community College is $5,344. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,280. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,185 in student loans. Around 11% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Snead State Community College. In fact, around 83% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #11, Coastal Alabama Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their associate degree. Coastal Alabama Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Bay Minette, Alabama that handed out 9 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Alabama who attend Coastal Alabama Community College full time pay an average of $4,860 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,850. Associate Degree recipients from Coastal Alabama Community College accumulate an average of $17,099 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Coastal Alabama Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 51% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Gadsden State Community College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer science programs. Gadsden, Alabama is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 9 students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at GSCC is $5,248. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,184. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,115 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 33% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at GSCC. In fact, around 71% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #15, Shelton State Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their associate degree. Shelton State Community College is a small public school located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama that handed out 6 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,587 in tuition and fees if they attend Shelton State Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,277. Associate Degree recipients from Shelton State Community College accumulate an average of $13,517 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 17% were women.
Shelton State Community College 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 88% took at least some of their classes online.
Enterprise State Community College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Alabama list. Enterprise-Ozark Community College is a public institution located in Enterprise, Alabama. The school has a small population, and it awarded 6 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Enterprise-Ozark Community College is $4,860. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,550. Associate Degree recipients from Enterprise-Ozark Community College accumulate an average of $9,761 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.
Online courses are available at Enterprise-Ozark Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 69% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Southern Union State Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get an associate degree. It came in at #17 on the list. Southern Union State Community College is located in Wadley, Alabama and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 4 associate degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $4,860 in tuition and fees if they attend Southern Union State Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,550. Associate Degree recipients from Southern Union State Community College accumulate an average of $15,217 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Southern Union State Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 74% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #18, Wallace Community College, Selma did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their associate degree. Located in Selma, Alabama, the small public school handed out 3 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Students from Alabama who attend WCCS full time pay an average of $4,560 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,250. Associate Degree recipients from WCCS accumulate an average of $15,879 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 33% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at WCCS. During the 2019-2020 year, about 60% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Strayer University - Alabama landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer science programs. Located in Birmingham, Alabama, the small private for-profit school awarded 3 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Strayer University - Alabama, expect to pay an average of $13,515 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Strayer University - Alabama accumulate an average of $30,752 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 33% were women.
Since Strayer University - Alabama is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.
Wallace Community College, Dothan landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer science programs. Wallace, Dothan is a small public school situated in Dothan, Alabama. It awarded 3 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Wallace, Dothan is $4,800. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,490. On average, associate degree students take out $11,002 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 33% of those degree recipients were women.
Wallace, Dothan 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 51% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #21, Herzing University - Birmingham did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their associate degree. Herzing University - Birmingham is a very small private not-for-profit school located in Birmingham, Alabama that handed out 2 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
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. On average, associate degree students take out $33,029 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Herzing University - Birmingham. During the 2019-2020 year, about 58% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Huntsville Bible College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer science programs. Huntsville Bible College is a very small private not-for-profit school situated in Huntsville, Alabama. It awarded 2 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Huntsville Bible College is $4,730. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.
Huntsville Bible College 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. During the 2019-2020 year, about 86% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Central Alabama Community College ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Alabama list. Located in Alexander City, Alabama, the small public school handed out 2 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $4,920 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Central Alabama Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,610. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,897 in student loans. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Central Alabama Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 83% took at least some of their classes online.
Lurleen B Wallace Community College landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer science programs. This small public school is located in Andalusia, Alabama, and it awarded 1 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,860 in tuition and fees if they attend Lurleen B. Wallace Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,850. On average, associate degree students take out $12,456 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Lurleen B. Wallace Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 55% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #24, Troy University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their associate degree. TROY is located in Troy, Alabama and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1 associate degrees to qualified students.
On average, associate degree students take out $27,934 in loans while pursuing their degree.
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. During the 2019-2020 year, about 58% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- 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%.
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