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2023 Most Focused Colleges for Computer Information Systems in Alabama

43 Ranked Colleges
1,777 Degrees Awarded
$25,000 Avg Cost*
Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Alabama

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Computer Information Systems is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 9th of all the majors we analyze. In 2020-2021, 88,434 degrees were awarded to students with this major. In 2019-2020, computer information systems graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $54,066 and had an average of $26,787 in loans still to pay off.

Across Alabama, there were 1,777 computer information systems graduates with average earnings and debt of $51,062 and $27,546 respectively.

This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Alabama” ranking analyzed 43 colleges that offered a degree in computer information systems. That schools that top this list have a program in computer information systems in which the largest percentage of students at the school are enrolled.

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Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Alabama

The colleges and universities below are the best for alabama cis students.

Top 25 Most Focused Colleges for Computer Information Systems in Alabama

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Huntsville Bible College
Huntsville, Alabama

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Huntsville Bible College. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Alabama list. Located in Huntsville, Alabama, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 2 diplomas to qualified ’s CIS students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Computer Information Systems at Huntsville Bible College

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Out of the 43 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, Auburn University at Montgomery landed the #2 spot on the list. Auburn University at Montgomery is a medium-sized public school situated in Montgomery, Alabama. It awarded 75 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Computer Information Systems at Auburn University at Montgomery

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend H Councill Trenholm State Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Alabama list. Trenholm State is a small school located in Montgomery, Alabama that handed out 20 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Computer Information Systems at Trenholm State

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Alabama in Huntsville. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Alabama list. UAH is a medium-sized school located in Huntsville, Alabama that handed out 140 ’s CIS 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%.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at UAH

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Alabama A & M University
Normal, Alabama

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Alabama A & M University. The school came in at #5 for the Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Alabama. Normal, Alabama is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s CIS degrees to 44 students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Alabama A & M University

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Birmingham Southern College
Birmingham, Alabama

Birmingham Southern College landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Alabama ranking. Birmingham Southern College is a small school located in Birmingham, Alabama that handed out 14 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Read more about Computer Information Systems at BSC

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Talladega College
Talladega, Alabama

Talladega College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Alabama ranking. Talladega, Alabama is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s CIS degrees to 6 students in 2020-2021.

Full Talladega College Computer Information Systems Report

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Troy University
Troy, Alabama

Troy University landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Alabama ranking. This fairly large school is located in Troy, Alabama, and it awarded 146 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Computer Information Systems at TROY

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Strayer University - Alabama
Birmingham, Alabama

Strayer University - Alabama did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Alabama ranking, coming in at #9. Strayer University - Alabama is a private for-profit institution located in Birmingham, Alabama. The school has a small population, and it awarded 7 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Strayer University - Alabama Computer Information Systems Report

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J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Alabama ranking. Huntsville, Alabama is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s CIS degrees to 22 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Computer Information Systems at Drake State

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With a ranking of #11, Enterprise State Community College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Alabama list. Enterprise State Community College is located in Enterprise, Alabama and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 10 ’s CIS degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Enterprise-Ozark Community College

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Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, Alabama

Jacksonville State University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Alabama ranking, coming in at #12. This medium-sized school is located in Jacksonville, Alabama, and it awarded 52 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Jacksonville State University

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Bishop State Community College ranked #13 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Alabama list. Bishop State Community College is a public institution located in Mobile, Alabama. The school has a small population, and it awarded 14 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Computer Information Systems at Bishop State Community College

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Lawson State Community College - Birmingham Campus landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Alabama ranking. Located in Birmingham, Alabama, this small public school handed out 18 degrees to qualified ’s CIS students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Computer Information Systems at LSCC - Birmingham Campus

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University of North Alabama
Florence, Alabama

University of North Alabama landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Alabama ranking. Florence, Alabama is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s CIS degrees to 36 students in 2020-2021.

Full University of North Alabama Computer Information Systems Report

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Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama

Auburn University ranked #16 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Alabama list. Auburn is located in Auburn, Alabama and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 134 ’s CIS degrees to qualified students.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.6% 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%.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Auburn University

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Jefferson State Community College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Alabama ranking, coming in at #17. Jefferson State Community College is a public institution located in Birmingham, Alabama. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 80 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Jeff State

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With a ranking of #18, Chattahoochee Valley Community College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Alabama list. CVCC is a small public school situated in Phenix City, Alabama. It awarded 17 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Chattahoochee Valley Community College

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With a ranking of #19, Snead State Community College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Alabama list. Snead State Community College is a public institution located in Boaz, Alabama. The school has a small population, and it awarded 42 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Snead State Community College

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Athens State University
Athens, Alabama

Athens State University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Alabama ranking. Athens State University is located in Athens, Alabama and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 13 ’s CIS degrees to qualified students.

Full Athens State University Computer Information Systems Report

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With a ranking of #21, University of Alabama at Birmingham did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Alabama list. Birmingham, Alabama is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s CIS degrees to 98 students 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%.

Full University of Alabama at Birmingham Computer Information Systems Report

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John C Calhoun State Community College ranked #22 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Alabama list. This medium-sized school is located in Tanner, Alabama, and it awarded 184 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.

Full John C Calhoun State Community College Computer Information Systems Report

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Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, Alabama

Columbia Southern University landed the #23 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Alabama ranking. Columbia Southern University is a fairly large school located in Orange Beach, Alabama that handed out 114 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Columbia Southern University

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With a ranking of #24, University of South Alabama did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Alabama list. University of South Alabama is a fairly large public school situated in Mobile, Alabama. It awarded 56 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Computer Information Systems at USA

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The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama

The University of Alabama did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Alabama ranking, coming in at #25. This large school is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and it awarded 134 ’s CIS 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.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at The University of Alabama

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