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It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for veterans. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Most Veteran Friendly in Alabama for Computer and Information Sciences for a Bachelor’s” ranking - to help you make that decision.
In 2020-2021, 51,681 people earned their degree in general computer and information sciences, making the major the 15th most popular in the United States.
Across Alabama, there were 1,523 general computer and information sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the bachelor’s degree level specifically, there were 704 general computer and information sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $37,756 and $28,178 respectively.
For this year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in Alabama for Computer and Information Sciences for a Bachelor’s” ranking, we looked at 8 colleges that offer a degree in general computer and information sciences. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great general computer and information sciences programs and a strong support system for veterans and active service members.
Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the general computer and information sciences program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran population. See our ranking methodology to learn more.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we’ve developed a number of rankings, including this “Most Veteran Friendly in Alabama for Computer and Information Sciences for a Bachelor’s” list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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The colleges and universities below are the best for alabama bachelor’s degree vets studying computer and information sciences.
Out of the 8 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in Alabama for Computer and Information Sciences for a Bachelor’s that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Alabama landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, this large public school awarded 110 diplomas to qualified bachelors’s computer and information sciences students in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at UA, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 2,081 of the 37,840 students enrolled at UA were GI Bill® students, of which 1,128 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,975. To help with additional expenses, 357 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full The University of Alabama Veteran Student Life Report
Out of the 8 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in Alabama for Computer and Information Sciences for a Bachelor’s that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Alabama in Huntsville landed the #2 spot on the list. University of Alabama in Huntsville is a medium-sized public school situated in Huntsville, Alabama. It awarded 115 bachelors’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
UAH did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama” list.Our most recent data shows that 645 of the 9,999 students enrolled at UAH were GI Bill® students, of which 294 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,721. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full UAH Veteran Student Life Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Auburn University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Alabama for Computer and Information Sciences for a Bachelor’s list. Auburn is located in Auburn, Alabama and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 134 bachelors’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Auburn, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama” ranking.Among the 30,737 students enrolled at Auburn University, 1,499 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 746 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,423. To help with additional expenses, 68 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Auburn University offers credit for military training for eligible students.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 92%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Full Auburn Veteran Student Life Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Alabama at Birmingham. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Alabama for Computer and Information Sciences for a Bachelor’s list. UAB is a public institution located in Birmingham, Alabama. The school has a large population, and it awarded 70 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.
UAB also took the #4 spot in our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama” ranking.Of the 22,563 students enrolled at University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1,194 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 508 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,983. During this same period, 15 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Full University of Alabama at Birmingham Veteran Student Life Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Troy University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Alabama for Computer and Information Sciences for a Bachelor’s list. Troy University is a public institution located in Troy, Alabama. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 137 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.
TROY not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama” list.Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 16,497 students enrolled at TROY were GI Bill® students, of which 2 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $1,250. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. TROY offers credit for military training for eligible students.
Full Troy University Veteran Student Life Report
Jacksonville State University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in Alabama for Computer and Information Sciences for a Bachelor’s list. This medium-sized school is located in Jacksonville, Alabama, and it awarded 45 bachelors’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Jacksonville State University, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 371 of the 9,238 students enrolled at Jacksonville State University were GI Bill® students, of which 125 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,159. During this same period, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
Full Jacksonville State University Veteran Student Life Report
With a ranking of #7, Alabama A & M University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Alabama for Computer and Information Sciences for a Bachelor’s list. Located in Normal, Alabama, this medium-sized public school awarded 37 degrees to qualified bachelors’s computer and information sciences students in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at AAMU, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama” ranking.According to our most recent data, AAMU supports 5,977 students, and 421 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 67 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,070. During this same period, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
[Read full report on veteran student life at AAMU]](/colleges/alabama-a-and-m-university/student-life/veterans/)
With a ranking of #8, Athens State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Alabama for Computer and Information Sciences for a Bachelor’s list. Athens State University is a public institution located in Athens, Alabama. The school has a small population, and it awarded 13 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Athens State University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama” list.Among the 2,867 students enrolled at Athens State University, 144 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 72 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,326. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
Full Athens State University Veteran Student Life Report
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Notes and References
References
- 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).
- Veteran-specific data can be found at the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs.
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
Read more about our data sources and methodologies
- *Avg Salary and Avg 4-Year Grad Rate are for the top schools only.
- **GI Bill® student total includes all chapters of the GI Bill® program (e.g., Post-9/11, Montgomery GI Bill, Reserve Education Assistance Program, and Veteran Readiness and Employment)
- Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.
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