2023 Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate 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 Basic Certificate Schools in Alabama ranking. Our analysis looked at 20 schools in Alabama to see which basic certificate programs were the most popular 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 Basic Certificate Schools in Alabama
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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 basic certificate. Located in Tanner, Alabama, the medium-sized public school awarded 140 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Calhoun Community College is $4,940. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,630. Around 17% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Calhoun Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 78% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Out of the 20 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, Northwest-Shoals Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. NW-SCC is a public institution located in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. The school has a small population, and it awarded 52 basic certificates in 2020-2021.
Students from Alabama who attend NW-SCC full time pay an average of $4,831 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,521. Around 10% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at NW-SCC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 43% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Wallace State Community College, Hanceville. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Alabama list. Wallace State, Hanceville is a medium-sized public school situated in Hanceville, Alabama. It awarded 49 basic certificates in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Wallace State, Hanceville is $4,860. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,550. Around 16% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Wallace State, Hanceville. In fact, around 56% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
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Out of the 20 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, Snead State Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. This small public school is located in Boaz, Alabama, and it awarded 33 basic certificates in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $5,344 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Snead State Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,280. Of those students who received their degree, 6% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Snead State Community College. In 2019-2020 about 83% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
The excellent basic certificate programs at Wallace Community College, Dothan helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in Alabama. This small public school is located in Dothan, Alabama, and it awarded 28 basic certificates in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $4,800 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Wallace, Dothan. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,490. Around 25% of those degree recipients were women.
Wallace, Dothan does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 51% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Jefferson State Community College is a great place for computer science students working on their basic certificate. Birmingham, Alabama is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 28 students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $4,920 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Jeff State. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,610. Of those students who received their degree, 29% were women.
Jeff State does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 81% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Northeast Alabama Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate computer science programs. Located in Rainsville, Alabama, the small public school awarded 18 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,860 in tuition and fees if they attend Northeast full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,850. Around 28% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Northeast, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 82% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Alabama ranking. Located in Huntsville, Alabama, the very small public school handed out 13 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Drake State is $4,830. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,520. Around 38% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Drake State, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 62% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Southern Union State Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Alabama ranking. Southern Union State Community College is a small public school situated in Wadley, Alabama. It awarded 11 basic certificates in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $4,860 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Southern Union State Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,550. Of those students who received their degree, 55% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Southern Union State Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 74% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Columbia Southern University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Alabama list. This fairly large private for-profit school is located in Orange Beach, Alabama, and it awarded 9 basic certificates in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Columbia Southern University is $5,775. 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, 33% were women.
Since Columbia Southern University 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.
Bevill State Community College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Alabama ranking. Bevill State Community College is a small public school located in Jasper, Alabama that handed out 8 basic certificates in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $5,214 in tuition and fees if they attend Bevill State Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,150. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Bevill State Community College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 72% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Chattahoochee Valley Community College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Alabama list. CVCC is a public institution located in Phenix City, Alabama. The school has a small population, and it awarded 6 basic certificates in 2020-2021.
Students from Alabama who attend CVCC full time pay an average of $3,936 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,128. Around 33% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that CVCC does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 77% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Enterprise State Community College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Alabama list. Located in Enterprise, Alabama, the small public school handed out 5 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.
Students from Alabama who attend Enterprise-Ozark Community College full time pay an average of $4,860 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,550. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Enterprise-Ozark Community College. In fact, around 69% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Lurleen B Wallace Community College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Alabama list. Lurleen B. Wallace Community College is a public institution located in Andalusia, Alabama. The school has a small population, and it awarded 5 basic certificates in 2020-2021.
Students from Alabama who attend Lurleen B. Wallace Community College full time pay an average of $4,860 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,850. Of those students who received their degree, 40% were women.
Online courses are available at Lurleen B. Wallace 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 55% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #15, H Councill Trenholm State Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their basic certificate. Trenholm State is a public institution located in Montgomery, Alabama. The school has a small population, and it awarded 2 basic certificates in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $4,770 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Trenholm State. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,460.
Trenholm State 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, 87% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
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Gadsden State Community College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Alabama list. Located in Gadsden, Alabama, the small public school handed out 2 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $5,248 in tuition and fees if they attend GSCC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,184.
GSCC 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 71% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Lawson State Community College - Birmingham Campus ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Alabama list. Lawson State Community College - Birmingham Campus is a small public school located in Birmingham, Alabama that handed out 2 basic certificates in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at LSCC - Birmingham Campus is $4,860. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,550. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.
LSCC - Birmingham Campus 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 85% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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University of South Alabama came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Alabama ranking. USA is located in Mobile, Alabama and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1 basic certificates to qualified students.
Students from Alabama who attend USA full time pay an average of $8,756 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $17,012. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
USA 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 53% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Coastal Alabama Community College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Alabama list. Bay Minette, Alabama is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 1 students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $4,860 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Coastal Alabama Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,850.
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.
Central Alabama Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #18 on the list. Located in Alexander City, Alabama, the small public school awarded 1 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2020-2021.
Students from Alabama who attend Central Alabama Community College full time pay an average of $4,920 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,610.
Online courses are available at Central Alabama Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 83% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 20 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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