2023 Most Popular Computer Science 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.
The Most Popular Computer Science 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 47 schools in Alabama to see which 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 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 degree. Auburn University is a large public school located in Auburn, Alabama that handed out 253 degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,004 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $582, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Auburn graduates make an average of $49,769 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 15% were women.
Out of the 47 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, John C Calhoun State Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Tanner, Alabama is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 184 students in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,738 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Calhoun Community College graduates make an average of $38,694 annually. Around 16% of those degree recipients were women.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Columbia Southern University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Alabama list. Columbia Southern University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in Orange Beach, Alabama that handed out 179 degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $27,476 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Columbia Southern University graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $55,041 during the early year of their career. Around 27% of those degree recipients were women.
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 Schools in Alabama list. Huntsville, Alabama is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 167 students in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $25,994 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $272 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, UAH graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $58,920 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 26% were women.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Alabama at Birmingham. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Alabama list. UAB is a public institution located in Birmingham, Alabama. The school has a large population, and it awarded 158 degrees in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from UAB accumulate an average of $26,869 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $244. During the early years of their career, UAB graduates make an average of $51,494 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 30% were women.
Troy University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer science programs. Troy University is a fairly large public school located in Troy, Alabama that handed out 146 degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,305 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $155 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from TROY, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $41,526 during the early years of their career. Around 27% of those degree recipients were women.
The University of Alabama landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer science programs. This large public school is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and it awarded 134 degrees in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from UA accumulate an average of $24,032 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $629. Once they receive their degree, UA graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $44,898 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 25% were women.
Auburn University at Montgomery landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer science programs. Located in Montgomery, Alabama, the medium-sized public school handed out 130 degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $31,476 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $124 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, AUM graduates make an average of $37,928 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 33% were women.
University of South Alabama ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Alabama list. USA is located in Mobile, Alabama and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 107 degrees to qualified students.
On average, students take out $28,397 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $279, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, USA graduates make an average of $46,663 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 20% were women.
Jefferson State Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Alabama ranking. Jeff State is located in Birmingham, Alabama and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 80 degrees to qualified students.
On average, students take out $13,579 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Jeff State graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $37,906 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 26% were women.
Northwest-Shoals Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, the small public school handed out 67 degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,717 in student loans.After graduating from NW-SCC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $28,614 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 10% were women.
Wallace State Community College, Hanceville did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students. It came in at #12 on the list. Wallace State, Hanceville is located in Hanceville, Alabama and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 66 degrees to qualified students.
On average, students take out $14,666 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Wallace State, Hanceville graduates make an average of $36,585 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 14% were women.
Jacksonville State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students. It came in at #13 on the list. Jacksonville State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Jacksonville, Alabama. It awarded 52 degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,150 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $97.After graduating from Jacksonville State University, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $39,073 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 15% were women.
Alabama A & M University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students. It came in at #14 on the list. Located in Normal, Alabama, the medium-sized public school handed out 44 degrees in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from AAMU accumulate an average of $34,238 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $180, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from AAMU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $36,907 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 41% were women.
Snead State Community College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Alabama ranking. Located in Boaz, Alabama, the small public school handed out 42 degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,185 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Snead State Community College graduates make an average of $35,544 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 7% were women.
University of North Alabama landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer science programs. University of North Alabama is a medium-sized public school located in Florence, Alabama that handed out 36 degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $24,719 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $304 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, UNA graduates make an average of $36,683 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 11% were women.
Alabama State University landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer science programs. Alabama State is a public institution located in Montgomery, Alabama. The school has a small population, and it awarded 34 degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $35,961 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $218. During the early years of their career, Alabama State graduates make an average of $32,752 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 35% were women.
Northeast Alabama Community College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Alabama ranking. Rainsville, Alabama is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 33 students in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,406 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Northeast graduates make an average of $29,138 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 27% were women.
Wallace Community College, Dothan came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Alabama ranking. Dothan, Alabama is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 31 students in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from Wallace, Dothan accumulate an average of $11,701 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Wallace, Dothan graduates make an average of $29,871 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 26% were women.
Tuskegee University landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer science programs. Tuskegee, Alabama is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out degrees to 22 students in 2020-2021.
Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $441 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Tuskegee graduates make an average of $50,446 annually. Around 41% of those degree recipients were women.
J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Alabama list. J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is a very small public school located in Huntsville, Alabama that handed out 22 degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $18,523 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 32% of those degree recipients were women.
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Bevill State Community College landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer science programs. Located in Jasper, Alabama, the small public school handed out 21 degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,189 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Bevill State Community College graduates make an average of $34,370 annually. Around 33% of those degree recipients were women.
H Councill Trenholm State Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students. It came in at #23 on the list. Located in Montgomery, Alabama, the small public school awarded 20 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 35% were women.
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Lawson State Community College - Birmingham Campus ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Alabama list. LSCC - Birmingham Campus is located in Birmingham, Alabama and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 18 degrees to qualified students.
On average, students take out $16,715 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, LSCC - Birmingham Campus graduates make an average of $41,053 annually. Around 39% of those degree recipients were women.
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Southern Union State Community College landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer science programs. Southern Union State Community College is a small public school situated in Wadley, Alabama. It awarded 18 degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $15,217 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Southern Union State Community College graduates make an average of $32,006 annually. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*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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