2023 Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in Alabama
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The Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor'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. This report analyzed 25 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 each school on the list.
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Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in Alabama
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Our 2023 rankings named Auburn University the most popular school in Alabama for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Auburn is a large public school situated in Auburn, Alabama. It awarded 214 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $11,826 in tuition and fees if they attend Auburn full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $31,986. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,004 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 12% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Auburn. During the 2019-2020 year, about 34% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Columbia Southern University is a great place for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Columbia Southern University is located in Orange Beach, Alabama and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 170 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
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. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $30,528 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 26% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, Columbia Southern University is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Troy University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. Located in Troy, Alabama, the fairly large public school awarded 137 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,342 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 27% were women.
TROY does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 58% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Alabama in Huntsville. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. Located in Huntsville, Alabama, the medium-sized public school handed out 115 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UAH is $11,488. Out-of-state students pay an average of $23,884. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UAH accumulate an average of $25,994 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 26% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at UAH, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 98% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at The University of Alabama helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in Alabama. Located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, the large public school handed out 110 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UA is $11,620. 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. Of those students who received their degree, 25% were women.
Online courses are available at UA, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 94% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
University of South Alabama landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer science programs. USA is located in Mobile, Alabama and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 73 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at USA is $8,756. 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. Of those students who received their degree, 12% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at USA. In fact, around 53% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
University of Alabama at Birmingham ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. Located in Birmingham, Alabama, the large public school awarded 70 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UAB accumulate an average of $26,869 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 19% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at UAB. In fact, around 70% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Auburn University at Montgomery came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. Montgomery, Alabama is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 68 students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $8,860 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend AUM. Out-of-state students pay an average of $18,820. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from AUM accumulate an average of $31,476 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 29% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at AUM. During the 2019-2020 year, about 57% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Jacksonville State University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. Jacksonville State University is a public institution located in Jacksonville, Alabama. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 45 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Alabama who attend Jacksonville State University full time pay an average of $11,120 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $20,840. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Jacksonville State University accumulate an average of $26,150 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 11% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Jacksonville State University does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 80% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Alabama A & M University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer science programs. AAMU is located in Normal, Alabama and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 37 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at AAMU is $10,024. If you are from out of state, expect to 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. Around 38% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at AAMU. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 97% took at least some of their classes online.
University of North Alabama came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. University of North Alabama is a medium-sized public school located in Florence, Alabama that handed out 35 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $10,620 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UNA. Out-of-state students pay an average of $20,220. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UNA accumulate an average of $24,719 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 9% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UNA. In 2019-2020 about 75% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Alabama State University landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer science programs. Located in Montgomery, Alabama, the small public school handed out 27 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Alabama State is $11,068. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $19,396. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Alabama State accumulate an average of $35,961 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 30% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Alabama State does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 95% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Tuskegee University landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer science programs. Tuskegee University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Tuskegee, Alabama that handed out 15 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Tuskegee does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $22,614. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 40% were women.
Birmingham Southern College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Birmingham, Alabama, and it awarded 14 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $20,100 to cover tuition and fees at BSC. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,228 in student loans. Around 43% of those degree recipients were women.
BSC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 33% took at least some of their classes online.
Athens State University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. Athens State University is a small public school situated in Athens, Alabama. It awarded 13 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $9,060 in tuition and fees if they attend Athens State University full time. Those students who come from outside the state 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. Around 15% of those degree recipients were women.
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.
Talladega College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. Talladega College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Talladega, Alabama. The school has a small population, and it awarded 12 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Talladega College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $13,886. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Talladega College accumulate an average of $32,864 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 33% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Talladega College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 93% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Oakwood University landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer science programs. Located in Huntsville, Alabama, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 10 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $19,990 to cover tuition and fees at Oakwood. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Oakwood accumulate an average of $33,205 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 20% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Oakwood, 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 81% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Strayer University - Alabama ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. Strayer University - Alabama is a small private for-profit school located in Birmingham, Alabama that handed out 10 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Strayer University - Alabama does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $13,515. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $44,452 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 20% of those degree recipients were women.
Strayer University - Alabama is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
Miles College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer science programs. Fairfield, Alabama is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 7 students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Miles College is $12,714. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Around 43% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Miles College. In 2019-2020 about 9% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
University of Montevallo ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. Montevallo is a public institution located in Montevallo, Alabama. The school has a small population, and it awarded 5 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Alabama who attend Montevallo full time pay an average of $13,710 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $26,730. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,628 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Montevallo 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 91% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Samford 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 #20 on the list. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Birmingham, Alabama, and it awarded 5 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $35,360 to cover tuition and fees at Samford. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,711 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Samford. During the 2019-2020 year, about 28% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Faulkner University ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. Faulkner is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Montgomery, Alabama. It awarded 5 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Faulkner is $23,490. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $33,336 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 40% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Faulkner. In fact, around 53% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #23, South University, Montgomery did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. South University, Montgomery is a very small private for-profit school located in Montgomery, Alabama that handed out 1 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
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. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $45,196 in loans while pursuing their degree.
South University, Montgomery does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 49% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Herzing University - Birmingham landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer science programs. Located in Birmingham, Alabama, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 1 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Herzing University - Birmingham, expect to pay an average of $14,200 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $41,451 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Herzing University - Birmingham. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 58% took at least some of their classes online.
University of Mobile ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $24,855 to cover tuition and fees at University of Mobile. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from University of Mobile accumulate an average of $38,042 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
University of Mobile 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 39% 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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