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2027 Best Value Computer Science Schools in Alabama

6 Colleges in the United States
$27,150 Avg Student Debt
$49,722 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Computer Science Badge [Computer Science](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-science/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong computer science education at a price that pays off.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for computer science students.

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2027 Best Value Computer Science Schools in Alabama

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the computer science degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Computer Science Schools

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Leading the list is Auburn University At Montgomery, our #1 best value for computer science in Alabama. Located in the city of Montgomery, Auburn University At Montgomery is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,700, with out-of-state students paying around $20,668. Typical student debt for computer science graduates is $29,746. Early-career computer science graduates make about $44,249. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Auburn University At Montgomery admits about 92% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in computer science will find it at University Of South Alabama, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Mobile, University Of South Alabama is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,116, while out-of-state students pay about $19,092. Students borrow a median of $26,750 to complete the computer science program here. Computer Science graduates of University Of South Alabama earn a median of $55,256 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of South Alabama admits about 71% of applicants.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Alabama At Huntsville earned it the #3 place for computer science. University Of Alabama At Huntsville is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Huntsville. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,132, with out-of-state students paying around $26,408. Students borrow a median of $24,797 to complete the computer science program here. Early-career computer science graduates make about $62,903. Set against $24,797 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 69% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #4 makes University Of Montevallo one of the best values for computer science. University Of Montevallo is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Montevallo. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,948, compared with $26,968 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,096 to complete the computer science program here. Computer Science graduates of University Of Montevallo earn a median of $36,673 early in their careers. Set against $25,096 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 54% of applicants are accepted.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Alabama State University earned it the #5 place for computer science. Alabama State University is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Montgomery. Students from in state pay about $11,248 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $19,576. Computer Science graduates carry a median of $33,709 in student loans. Early-career computer science graduates make about $37,721. That is a strong return on a $33,709 median debt. The acceptance rate is 98%.

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Auburn University landed the #6 spot for computer science value this year. Auburn University is a very large public school located in the city of Auburn. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,890, compared with $34,922 for out-of-state students. Computer Science graduates carry a median of $22,803 in student loans. Early-career computer science graduates make about $55,422. Set against $22,803 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 46%.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

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