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With all of the options veterans have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual has developed its “Most Veteran Friendly in Alabama for Computer and Information Sciences for a Doctorate” ranking as one item you can use to help make this 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 Veteran Friendly in Alabama for Computer and Information Sciences for a Doctorate” ranking looked at 2 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in general computer and information sciences. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent general computer and information sciences programs, but they also offer a lot of support to veterans and active service members.
Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the general computer and information sciences program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran population. See our ranking methodology to learn more.
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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we’ve developed a number of rankings, including this “Most Veteran Friendly in Alabama for Computer and Information Sciences for a Doctorate” list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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The colleges and universities below are the best for alabama doctor’s degree vets studying computer and information sciences.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Alabama. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Alabama for Computer and Information Sciences for a Doctorate list. Located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, this large public school handed out 4 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s computer and information sciences students in 2020-2021.
UA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Alabama” list.Of the 37,840 students enrolled at UA, 2,081 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1,128 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,975. To help with additional expenses, 357 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. UA offers credit for military training for eligible students.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% 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 be in good company if you decide to attend University of Alabama in Huntsville. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Alabama for Computer and Information Sciences for a Doctorate list. Located in Huntsville, Alabama, this medium-sized public school awarded 3 degrees to qualified doctorate’s computer and information sciences students in 2020-2021.
UAH also made our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Alabama” list, coming in at #2.Among the 9,999 students enrolled at UAH, 645 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 294 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,721. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
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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).
- Veteran-specific data can be found at the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs.
- 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%.
Read more about our data sources and methodologies
- *Avg Salary and Avg 4-Year Grad Rate are for the top schools only.
- **GI Bill® student total includes all chapters of the GI Bill® program (e.g., Post-9/11, Montgomery GI Bill, Reserve Education Assistance Program, and Veteran Readiness and Employment)
- Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.
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