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2024 Best General Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Alabama

10 Colleges in Alabama
1,523 Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded
If you pursue a degree in general computer & information sciences, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #15 most popular program in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 10 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best General Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Alabama ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,523 degrees in general computer & information sciences to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great General Computer & Information Sciences School

Best General Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Alabama The computer and information sciences program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for General Computer & Information Sciences rankings. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for general computer & information sciences schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Pick Your General Computer & Information Sciences Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Computer and Information Sciences
Bachelor's Degrees in Computer and Information Sciences
Master's Degrees in Computer and Information Sciences
Doctor's Degrees in Computer and Information Sciences

When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best General Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Alabama list to help you make the college decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for General Computer & Information Sciences in Alabama

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the computer and information sciences degrees they offer, see the list below.

10 Top Alabama Schools in Computer and Information Sciences

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In AL
134 Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded

It is difficult to beat The University of Alabama if you want to pursue a degree in general computer & information sciences. UA is a very large public university located in the small city of Tuscaloosa. A Best Colleges rank of #139 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UA is a great university overall.

There were approximately 134 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at UA in the most recent year we have data available.

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Auburn crest
Auburn University
Auburn, AL
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In AL
134 Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded

It is hard to beat Auburn University if you wish to pursue a degree in general computer & information sciences. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #154 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Auburn is a great university overall.

There were roughly 134 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Auburn in the most recent data year.

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3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In AL
140 Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded

University of Alabama in Huntsville is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a degree in general computer & information sciences. UAH is a moderately-sized public university located in the medium-sized city of Huntsville. A Best Colleges rank of #562 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UAH is a great university overall.

There were about 140 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at UAH in the most recent year we have data available.

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4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In AL
98 Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded

University of Alabama at Birmingham is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a degree in general computer & information sciences. UAB is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Birmingham. A Best Colleges rank of #260 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UAB is a great university overall.

There were about 98 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at UAB in the most recent year we have data available.

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5
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In AL
146 Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the town of Troy, TROY is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 16th out of 40 colleges for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were approximately 146 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at TROY in the most recent data year.

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6
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
10th Most Popular In AL
80 Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the medium-sized city of Birmingham, Jeff State is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. This college ranks 10th out of 40 schools for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were roughly 80 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Jeff State in the most recent data year.

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7
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In AL
33 Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Mobile, USA is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #825 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means USA is a great university overall.

There were approximately 33 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at USA in the most recent year we have data available.

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8
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
18th Most Popular In AL

Located in the fringe town of Athens, Athens State University is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 11th out of 40 schools for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were approximately 13 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Athens State University in the most recent year we have data available.

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9
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In AL
44 Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded

AAMU is a moderately-sized public university located in the medium-sized city of Normal. This university ranks 39th out of 40 schools for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were about 44 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at AAMU in the most recent year we have data available.

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10
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In AL
52 Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded

Jacksonville State University is a medium-sized public university located in the small suburb of Jacksonville. This university ranks 18th out of 40 colleges for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were about 52 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Jacksonville State University in the most recent data year.

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Best General Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best General Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Florida 715 2,679
North Carolina 710 134
Georgia 690 3,789
Virginia 630 2,270
Tennessee 624 144
South Carolina 530 577
Kentucky 518 842
Mississippi 501 331
Louisiana 489 51
Arkansas 466 424
West Virginia 410 88

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General Computer & Information Sciences is one of 5 different types of Computer Information Systems programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Computer and Information Sciences

Related Major Annual Graduates
Information Technology 234
Other Computer & Information Sciences 14
Informatics 5
Artificial Intelligence 1

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