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2023 Most Popular Computer Science Master's Degree Schools in Alabama

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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.

The Most Popular 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. This report analyzed 14 schools in Alabama to see which ones were the most popular master's degree programs for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama
88 Total Awards

Our analysis found University of Alabama at Birmingham to be the most popular school for computer science students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Alabama. This large public school is located in Birmingham, Alabama, and it awarded 88 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 39% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UAB does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. In fact, around 58% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#2

Auburn University at Montgomery

Montgomery, Alabama
62 Total Awards
$8,344 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you attend Auburn University at Montgomery. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. AUM is located in Montgomery, Alabama and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 62 master’s degrees to qualified students.

Of those students who received their degree, 37% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at AUM. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 77% took at least some of their classes online.

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#3

University of Alabama in Huntsville

Huntsville, Alabama
49 Total Awards
$11,686 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent master’s degree programs at University of Alabama in Huntsville helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in Alabama. This medium-sized public school is located in Huntsville, Alabama, and it awarded 49 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 24% of those degree recipients were women.

UAH 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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 88% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#4

University of South Alabama

Mobile, Alabama
31 Total Awards
$8,426 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you attend University of South Alabama. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. University of South Alabama is a fairly large public school located in Mobile, Alabama that handed out 31 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 32% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at USA. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 75% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#5

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
20 Total Awards
$11,470 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Alabama. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. Located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, the large public school awarded 20 diplomas to qualifed master’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Around 20% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at UA. In fact, around 71% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#6

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
16 Total Awards
$11,826 Average Tuition & Fees

Auburn University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree computer science programs. Auburn University is a large public school located in Auburn, Alabama that handed out 16 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 6% were women.

One thing to take note of is that Auburn does offer online graduate classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 35% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#7

Troy University

Troy, Alabama
8 Total Awards

With a ranking of #7, Troy University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their master’s degree. TROY is a fairly large public school situated in Troy, Alabama. It awarded 8 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 38% were women.

TROY 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 77% took at least some of their classes online.

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#8

Alabama A & M University

Normal, Alabama
7 Total Awards
$11,542 Average Tuition & Fees

Alabama A & M University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. This medium-sized public school is located in Normal, Alabama, and it awarded 7 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.

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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 92% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#8

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, Alabama
7 Total Awards
$10,600 Average Tuition & Fees

Jacksonville State University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. Jacksonville State University is located in Jacksonville, Alabama and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 7 master’s degrees to qualified students.

Around 43% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Jacksonville State University. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 93% took at least some of their classes online.

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#8

Alabama State University

Montgomery, Alabama
7 Total Awards
$10,156 Average Tuition & Fees

Alabama State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. Located in Montgomery, Alabama, the small public school handed out 7 master’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Around 57% 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 graduate classes for certain majors. 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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#8

Tuskegee University

Tuskegee, Alabama
7 Total Awards
$23,398 Average Tuition & Fees

Tuskegee University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in Tuskegee, Alabama, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 7 diplomas to qualifed master’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 43% were women.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Tuskegee. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 0% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#12

Strayer University - Alabama

Birmingham, Alabama
4 Total Awards
$15,135 Average Tuition & Fees

Strayer University - Alabama did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list. Strayer University - Alabama is a small private for-profit school situated in Birmingham, Alabama. It awarded 4 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 25% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, Strayer University - Alabama is an excellent choice, since graduate classes are offered online.

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#12

Talladega College

Talladega, Alabama
4 Total Awards
$16,650 Average Tuition & Fees

Talladega College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list. Talladega College is located in Talladega, Alabama and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 4 master’s degrees to qualified students.

Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, Talladega College is an excellent choice, since graduate classes are offered online.

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#14

South University, Montgomery

Montgomery, Alabama
3 Total Awards
$16,320 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #14, South University, Montgomery did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their master’s degree. Montgomery, Alabama is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out master’s degrees to 3 students in 2020-2021.

One thing to take note of is that South University, Montgomery does offer online graduate classes in some areas. In fact, around 85% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 14 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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