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When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Most Well Attended Computer and Information Sciences Major in Alabama” ranking - to help you make that decision.
In 2020-2021, 51,681 people earned their degree in general computer and information sciences, making the major the 15th most popular in the United States.
Across Alabama, there were 1,523 general computer and information sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.
This year’s “Most Well Attended Computer and Information Sciences Major in Alabama” ranking looked at 36 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in general computer and information sciences. To top this list, a school must have a successful general computer and information sciences program that graduates more students in the field than other colleges that offer the same major.
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The computer and information sciences school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Most Well Attended Computer and Information Sciences Major in Alabama”.
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The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Well Attended Computer and Information Sciences Major in Alabama”.
Out of the 36 schools in the Most Well Attended Computer and Information Sciences Major in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, Troy University landed the #1 spot on the list. This fairly large school is located in Troy, Alabama, and it awarded 146 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Alabama in Huntsville. The school came in at #2 for the Most Well Attended Computer and Information Sciences Major in Alabama. UAH is a public institution located in Huntsville, Alabama. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 140 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Auburn University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Computer and Information Sciences Major in Alabama list. Auburn, Alabama is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s computer and information sciences degrees to 134 students in 2020-2021.
With a freshman retention rate of 92%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The University of Alabama. The school came in at #3 for the Most Well Attended Computer and Information Sciences Major in Alabama. This large school is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and it awarded 134 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Alabama at Birmingham. The school came in at #5 for the Most Well Attended Computer and Information Sciences Major in Alabama. This large school is located in Birmingham, Alabama, and it awarded 98 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
Full University of Alabama at Birmingham General Computer & Information Sciences Report
Jacksonville State University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Well Attended Computer and Information Sciences Major in Alabama list. This medium-sized school is located in Jacksonville, Alabama, and it awarded 52 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
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John C Calhoun State Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer and Information Sciences Major in Alabama ranking, coming in at #7. Calhoun Community College is located in Tanner, Alabama and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 184 ’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.
Full Calhoun Community College General Computer & Information Sciences Report
Alabama A & M University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Computer and Information Sciences Major in Alabama ranking. Alabama A & M University is a medium-sized public school situated in Normal, Alabama. It awarded 44 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
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With a ranking of #9, University of South Alabama did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer and Information Sciences Major in Alabama list. This fairly large school is located in Mobile, Alabama, and it awarded 33 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
Full University of South Alabama General Computer & Information Sciences Report
Jefferson State Community College landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer and Information Sciences Major in Alabama ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Birmingham, Alabama, and it awarded 80 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Jeff State General Computer & Information Sciences Report
University of North Alabama came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Computer and Information Sciences Major in Alabama ranking. University of North Alabama is located in Florence, Alabama and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 24 ’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.
Full University of North Alabama General Computer & Information Sciences Report
H Councill Trenholm State Community College landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer and Information Sciences Major in Alabama ranking. This small school is located in Montgomery, Alabama, and it awarded 20 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
Full H Councill Trenholm State Community College General Computer & Information Sciences Report
Wallace State Community College, Hanceville came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Computer and Information Sciences Major in Alabama ranking. Wallace State, Hanceville is a medium-sized school located in Hanceville, Alabama that handed out 66 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
Northwest-Shoals Community College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Computer and Information Sciences Major in Alabama ranking. Northwest-Shoals Community College is a small public school situated in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. It awarded 67 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
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Northeast Alabama Community College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Computer and Information Sciences Major in Alabama ranking. Located in Rainsville, Alabama, this small public school handed out 33 diplomas to qualified ’s computer and information sciences students in 2020-2021.
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With a ranking of #16, Lawson State Community College - Birmingham Campus did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer and Information Sciences Major in Alabama list. LSCC - Birmingham Campus is a public institution located in Birmingham, Alabama. The school has a small population, and it awarded 18 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Bishop State Community College ranked #16 on this year’s Most Well Attended Computer and Information Sciences Major in Alabama list. This small school is located in Mobile, Alabama, and it awarded 14 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
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With a ranking of #18, Bevill State Community College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer and Information Sciences Major in Alabama list. Located in Jasper, Alabama, this small public school handed out 21 diplomas to qualified ’s computer and information sciences students in 2020-2021.
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With a ranking of #18, Athens State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer and Information Sciences Major in Alabama list. Athens, Alabama is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s computer and information sciences degrees to 13 students in 2020-2021.
Full Athens State University General Computer & Information Sciences Report
Chattahoochee Valley Community College landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer and Information Sciences Major in Alabama ranking. CVCC is located in Phenix City, Alabama and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 17 ’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.
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Gadsden State Community College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Computer and Information Sciences Major in Alabama ranking. This small school is located in Gadsden, Alabama, and it awarded 11 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
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With a ranking of #21, Snead State Community College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer and Information Sciences Major in Alabama list. Boaz, Alabama is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s computer and information sciences degrees to 42 students in 2020-2021.
Full Snead State Community College General Computer & Information Sciences Report
Coastal Alabama Community College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Computer and Information Sciences Major in Alabama ranking. Coastal Alabama Community College is located in Bay Minette, Alabama and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 10 ’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.
Full Coastal Alabama Community College General Computer & Information Sciences Report
J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College ranked #21 on this year’s Most Well Attended Computer and Information Sciences Major in Alabama list. Drake State is a small school located in Huntsville, Alabama that handed out 22 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #25, Enterprise State Community College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer and Information Sciences Major in Alabama list. Enterprise State Community College is a small public school situated in Enterprise, Alabama. It awarded 10 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
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Talladega College ranked #25 on this year’s Most Well Attended Computer and Information Sciences Major in Alabama list. Talladega, Alabama is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s computer and information sciences degrees to 6 students in 2020-2021.
Full Talladega College General Computer & Information Sciences Report
Shelton State Community College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Computer and Information Sciences Major in Alabama ranking. Shelton State Community College is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 6 ’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.
Full Shelton State Community College General Computer & Information Sciences Report
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