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2024 Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Alabama

13 Colleges in Alabama
1,777 CIS Degrees Awarded
$51,062 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you pursue a degree in computer information systems, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #9 most popular program in the country. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 13 schools in Alabama to determine which ones were the best for computer information systems students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,777 degrees in computer information systems during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Computer Information Systems School

Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Alabama The cis program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Computer Information Systems rankings. For our Best Overall Computer Information Systems School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Computer Information Systems Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in CIS
Bachelor's Degrees in CIS
Master's Degrees in CIS
Doctor's Degrees in CIS

The cis 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 the Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Alabama. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.


 

Best Schools for Computer Information Systems in Alabama

The schools below may not offer all types of cis degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

10 Top Alabama Schools in CIS

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
134 CIS Degrees Awarded
11.2% Growth in Graduates

It is hard to beat The University of Alabama if you wish to pursue a degree in computer information systems. Located in the small city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #139 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UA is a great university overall.

There were about 134 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at UA in the most recent year we have data available. Computer Information Systems degree recipients from The University of Alabama earn a boost of about $19,041 above the average income of computer information systems graduates.

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
134 CIS Degrees Awarded
32.1% Growth in Graduates

Auburn University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in computer information systems. Auburn is a fairly large public university located in the city of Auburn. A Best Colleges rank of #154 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Auburn is a great university overall.

There were roughly 134 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at Auburn in the most recent data year. Computer Information Systems degree recipients from Auburn University receive an earnings boost of about $11,310 over the average earnings of computer information systems graduates.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
140 CIS Degrees Awarded
10.7% Growth in Graduates

University of Alabama in Huntsville is a good decision for students pursuing a degree in computer information systems. Located in the medium-sized city of Huntsville, UAH is a public university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #562 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UAH is a great university overall.

There were approximately 140 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at UAH in the most recent year we have data available. Computer Information Systems degree recipients from University of Alabama in Huntsville receive an earnings boost of approximately $12,476 over the average earnings of computer information systems graduates.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
98 CIS Degrees Awarded
$57,154 Median Starting Salary

University of Alabama at Birmingham is a good decision for students pursuing a degree in computer information systems. Located in the medium-sized city of Birmingham, UAB is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #260 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UAB is a great university overall.

There were approximately 98 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at UAB in the most recent data year. Computer Information Systems degree recipients from University of Alabama at Birmingham get an earnings boost of about $6,092 above the average earnings of computer information systems majors.

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5
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
146 CIS Degrees Awarded
$52,073 Median Starting Salary

TROY is a large public university located in the town of Troy. This university ranks 16th out of 40 colleges for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were about 146 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at TROY in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the cis program state that they receive average early career wages of $52,073.

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6
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
80 CIS Degrees Awarded
17.5% Growth in Graduates

Jeff State is a medium-sized public college located in the medium-sized city of Birmingham. This college ranks 10th out of 40 schools for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were roughly 80 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at Jeff State in the most recent data year. After graduation, cis degree recipients generally make around $34,680 at the beginning of their careers.

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7
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
114 CIS Degrees Awarded
$47,097 Median Starting Salary

Located in the fringe town of Orange Beach, Columbia Southern University is a private for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #114 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Columbia Southern University is a great university overall.

There were approximately 114 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at Columbia Southern University in the most recent data year. After graduation, cis degree recipients usually earn an average of $47,097 in their early careers.

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8
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
56 CIS Degrees Awarded
$49,388 Median Starting Salary

USA is a large public university located in the medium-sized city of Mobile. A Best Colleges rank of #825 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means USA is a great university overall.

There were about 56 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at USA in the most recent data year. After graduating, cis degree recipients generally earn around $49,388 in their early careers.

More information about a degree in computer information systems from University of South Alabama

9
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$64,715 Median Starting Salary
$35,000 Median Student Debt

Athens State University is a small public university located in the town of Athens. This university ranks 11th out of 40 schools for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were roughly 13 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at Athens State University in the most recent year we have data available. Computer Information Systems degree recipients from Athens State University earn a boost of about $13,653 above the typical earnings of computer information systems majors.

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10
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
44 CIS Degrees Awarded
34.1% Growth in Graduates

Located in the medium-sized city of Normal, AAMU is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 39th out of 40 colleges for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were approximately 44 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at AAMU in the most recent data year. Computer Information Systems degree recipients from Alabama A & M University get an earnings boost of around $9,083 above the typical income of computer information systems graduates.

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Best Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Georgia 287 4,632
Florida 282 5,104
North Carolina 279 1,631
Virginia 274 3,710
Tennessee 269 754
South Carolina 248 768
Kentucky 244 1,480
Louisiana 242 135
Mississippi 234 333
Arkansas 234 527
West Virginia 207 403

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One of 10 majors within the Computer & Information Sciences area of study, Computer Information Systems has other similar majors worth exploring.

CIS Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Computer & Information Sciences 1,523
Information Technology 234
Other Computer & Information Sciences 14
Informatics 5
Artificial Intelligence 1

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Science 203
Information Technology 178
Information Science 76
Computer Systems Networking 9
Computer Software & Applications 6

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