2024 Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Alabama

Computer & Information Sciences is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #5 most popular associate degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 254 associate degrees in computer & information sciences to qualified students.

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Average Early-Career Salaries

To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their associate degree from the school. After all, your associate degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to computer & information sciences students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of computer & information sciences students who choose to seek a associate degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Student Debt - How much debt computer & information sciences students go into to obtain their associate degree and how well they are able to pay back that debt.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized computer & information sciences related body.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for computer & information sciences students working on their associate degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

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 Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Alabama list to help you make the college decision.

 

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Computer & Information Sciences in Alabama

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in computer & information sciences.

Top Alabama Schools for an Associate in Computer & Information Sciences

1

Jefferson State Community College
Birmingham, AL

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

25 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat Jefferson State Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in computer & information sciences. Jeff State is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Birmingham.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Jefferson State Community College

1

Herzing University - Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

2 Annual Graduates

Herzing University - Birmingham is a great choice for individuals interested in an associate degree in computer & information sciences. Located in the suburb of Birmingham, Herzing University - Birmingham is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly small student population.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Herzing University - Birmingham

2

Strayer University - Alabama
Birmingham, AL

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

3 Annual Graduates

Strayer University - Alabama is a good choice for individuals interested in an associate degree in computer & information sciences. Located in the city of Birmingham, Strayer University - Alabama is a private for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Strayer University - Alabama

Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Mississippi	37	326
Georgia	34	1,091
Virginia	34	2,139
Arkansas	33	201
Florida	32	2,085
North Carolina	30	1,134
Kentucky	30	393
Tennessee	30	421
West Virginia	29	323
Louisiana	26	258
South Carolina	26	455

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Computer & Information Sciences Majors to Study

Major	Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems	249
Information Technology	3
Computer Systems Networking	2

Majors Similar to Computer & Information Sciences

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Communications Technologies & Support	17

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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 the rest 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).
• Credit for the banner image above goes to Almonroth. More about our data sources and methodologies.