Computer & Information Sciences degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their computer & information sciences programs.
College Factual analyzed 31 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best computer & information sciences schools.
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Our analysis ranked The University Of Alabama the best school in the country for a degree in computer & information sciences. Set in the city of Tuscaloosa, The University Of Alabama is a very large public institution. The University Of Alabama graduates 73% of students within six years. There were roughly 179 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Alabama in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer & information sciences degree from The University Of Alabama earn around $83,651 in the first couple years of their career. The University Of Alabama graduates carry a median of $22,000 in student loans.
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Students looking for a strong computer & information sciences program will find one at Auburn University, which ranked #2. This very large public university is located in the city of Auburn. Roughly 82% of students complete a degree within six years here. Auburn University awarded about 310 computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Auburn University earn a median of $72,440 early in their careers. Auburn University graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans.
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Samford University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in computer & information sciences, ranking #3. Samford University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Birmingham. Samford University graduates 77% of students within six years. Samford University awarded about 12 computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer & information sciences degree recipients from Samford University generally make around $64,132. Samford University graduates carry a median of $21,039 in student loans.
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University Of Alabama At Huntsville is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in computer & information sciences, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Huntsville, University Of Alabama At Huntsville is a moderately-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. About 214 computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Alabama At Huntsville in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, computer & information sciences degree recipients from University Of Alabama At Huntsville generally make around $98,129. Students borrow a median of $22,000 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #5 makes University Of Alabama At Birmingham one of the top schools for computer & information sciences. This very large public university is located in the city of Birmingham. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 438 computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Alabama At Birmingham in the most recent year. Graduates of the computer & information sciences program make about $70,320 in their early career. University Of Alabama At Birmingham graduates carry a median of $24,000 in student loans.
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Jefferson State Community College earned the #6 position for computer & information sciences this year. Located in the city of Birmingham, Jefferson State Community College is a large public university. Jefferson State Community College awarded about 91 computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer & information sciences program make about $42,861 in their early career. Jefferson State Community College graduates carry a median of $15,083 in student loans.
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Auburn University At Montgomery landed the #7 spot for computer & information sciences this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Montgomery. Auburn University At Montgomery graduates 33% of students within six years. Auburn University At Montgomery awarded about 712 computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer & information sciences degree recipients from Auburn University At Montgomery generally make around $45,526. Auburn University At Montgomery graduates carry a median of $41,176 in student loans.
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George C Wallace State Community College Hanceville came in at #8 for computer & information sciences this year. Located in the rural area of Hanceville, George C Wallace State Community College Hanceville is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 69 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at George C Wallace State Community College Hanceville in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer & information sciences degree from George C Wallace State Community College Hanceville earn around $40,017 in the first couple years of their career. George C Wallace State Community College Hanceville graduates carry a median of $13,146 in student loans.
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Athens State University ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best computer & information sciences schools. Set in the town of Athens, Athens State University is a mid-sized public institution. Athens State University awarded about 28 computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer & information sciences program make about $78,435 in their early career. Athens State University graduates carry a median of $31,060 in student loans.
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University Of North Alabama placed #10 among the best computer & information sciences schools. University Of North Alabama is a large public school located in the city of Florence. About 55% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 75 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Alabama in the most recent data year. Computer & Information Sciences graduates of University Of North Alabama earn a median of $68,996 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree.
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Columbia Southern University landed the #11 spot for computer & information sciences this year. This very large private for-profit university is located in the town of Orange Beach. The six-year graduation rate is 26%. About 380 computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at Columbia Southern University in the most recent year. Students who receive their computer & information sciences degree from Columbia Southern University earn around $57,501 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $31,736 to complete this degree.
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Jacksonville State University landed the #12 spot for computer & information sciences this year. Set in the suburb of Jacksonville, Jacksonville State University is a large public institution. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 47 computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at Jacksonville State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the computer & information sciences program make about $62,795 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,578.
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University Of Montevallo placed #13 among the best computer & information sciences schools. Located in the town of Montevallo, University Of Montevallo is a mid-sized public university. University Of Montevallo graduates 54% of students within six years. University Of Montevallo awarded about 12 computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer & information sciences degree from University Of Montevallo earn around $36,673 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Montevallo graduates carry a median of $25,096 in student loans.
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John C Calhoun State Community College ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best computer & information sciences schools. Located in the city of Tanner, John C Calhoun State Community College is a large public university. About 447 computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at John C Calhoun State Community College in the most recent year. Computer & Information Sciences graduates of John C Calhoun State Community College earn a median of $36,258 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $13,839.
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Snead State Community College landed the #15 spot for computer & information sciences this year. Snead State Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Boaz. There were roughly 64 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Snead State Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer & information sciences program make about $40,626 in their early career. Snead State Community College graduates carry a median of $12,083 in student loans.
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George C Wallace State Community College Dothan ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best computer & information sciences schools. George C Wallace State Community College Dothan is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Dothan. About 82 computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at George C Wallace State Community College Dothan in the most recent year. Graduates of the computer & information sciences program make about $34,762 in their early career. George C Wallace State Community College Dothan graduates carry a median of $9,942 in student loans.
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Northeast Alabama Community College earned the #17 position for computer & information sciences this year. Northeast Alabama Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Rainsville. There were roughly 23 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Northeast Alabama Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer & information sciences program make about $35,119 in their early career. Northeast Alabama Community College graduates carry a median of $7,459 in student loans.
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Bevill State Community College came in at #18 for computer & information sciences this year. Set in the town of Jasper, Bevill State Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Bevill State Community College awarded about 89 computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer & information sciences degree from Bevill State Community College earn around $38,514 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $11,040 to complete this degree.
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University Of South Alabama landed the #19 spot for computer & information sciences this year. This large public university is located in the city of Mobile. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 135 computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at University Of South Alabama in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, computer & information sciences degree recipients from University Of South Alabama generally make around $47,957. Typical student debt for the program is $27,087.
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Northwest Shoals Community College ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best computer & information sciences schools. Set in the city of Muscle Shoals, Northwest Shoals Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 32 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Northwest Shoals Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer & information sciences program make about $33,842 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,312.
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James H Faulkner State Community College earned the #21 position for computer & information sciences this year. Located in the town of Bay Minette, James H Faulkner State Community College is a large public university. About 27 computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at James H Faulkner State Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the computer & information sciences program make about $52,231 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $14,326 to complete this degree.
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Gadsden State Community College ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best computer & information sciences schools. Located in the city of Gadsden, Gadsden State Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Gadsden State Community College awarded about 83 computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer & information sciences degree from Gadsden State Community College earn around $34,710 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,312.
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Central Alabama Community College ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best computer & information sciences schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Alexander City. Central Alabama Community College awarded about 68 computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer & information sciences degree recipients from Central Alabama Community College generally make around $42,166. Typical student debt for the program is $12,939.
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Troy University placed #24 among the best computer & information sciences schools. This large public university is located in the town of Troy. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 128 computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at Troy University in the most recent year. Students who receive their computer & information sciences degree from Troy University earn around $58,407 in the first couple years of their career. Troy University graduates carry a median of $27,437 in student loans.
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Alabama A And M University came in at #25 for computer & information sciences this year. Alabama A And M University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Normal. Roughly 24% of students complete a degree within six years here. Alabama A And M University awarded about 46 computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer & information sciences program make about $63,900 in their early career. Alabama A And M University graduates carry a median of $31,000 in student loans.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 31 schools evaluated.
- 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 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
