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2025 Best General Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Alabama

11 Colleges in Alabama
1,671 Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded
If you pursue a degree in general computer & information sciences, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #15 most popular program in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 11 schools in Alabama to determine which ones were the best for general computer & information sciences students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,671 degrees in general computer & information sciences to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great General Computer & Information Sciences School

Best General Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Alabama The computer and information sciences program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for General Computer & Information Sciences rankings. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for general computer & information sciences schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Pick Your General Computer & Information Sciences Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Computer and Information Sciences
Bachelor's Degrees in Computer and Information Sciences
Master's Degrees in Computer and Information Sciences
Doctor's Degrees in Computer and Information Sciences

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 General Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Alabama list to help you make the college decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for General Computer & Information Sciences in Alabama

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the computer and information sciences degrees they offer, see the list below.

10 Top Alabama Schools in Computer and Information Sciences

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In AL
115 Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded

It is hard to beat The University of Alabama if you wish to pursue a degree in general computer & information sciences. Located in the city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #180 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UA is a great university overall.

There were about 115 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at UA in the most recent data year.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In AL
179 Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded

University of Alabama in Huntsville is a wonderful option for students pursuing a degree in general computer & information sciences. UAH is a medium-sized public university located in the medium-sized city of Huntsville. This university ranks 17th out of 42 colleges for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were roughly 179 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at UAH in the most recent year we have data available.

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In AL
145 Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded

It's difficult to beat Auburn University if you wish to pursue a degree in general computer & information sciences. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #169 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Auburn is a great university overall.

There were roughly 145 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Auburn in the most recent year we have data available.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In AL
105 Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded

University of Alabama at Birmingham is a great choice for students interested in a degree in general computer & information sciences. UAB is a fairly large public university located in the city of Birmingham. A Best Colleges rank of #299 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UAB is a great university overall.

There were roughly 105 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at UAB in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
18th Most Popular In AL
13.3% Growth in Graduates

Located in the town of Athens, Athens State University is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 18th out of 42 colleges for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were roughly 15 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Athens State University in the most recent year we have data available.

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6
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In AL
306 Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the small city of Tanner, Calhoun Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #843 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Calhoun Community College is a great college overall.

There were approximately 306 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Calhoun Community College in the most recent data year.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
11th Most Popular In AL

Located in the city of Florence, UNA is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 22nd out of 42 schools for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were roughly 19 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at UNA in the most recent year we have data available.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In AL

Located in the midsize city of Mobile, USA is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #737 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means USA is a great university overall.

There were roughly 29 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at USA in the most recent data year.

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9
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In AL
149 Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the remote town of Troy, TROY is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 24th out of 42 schools for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were roughly 149 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at TROY in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In AL
57 Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded

AAMU is a medium-sized public university located in the city of Normal. This university ranks 39th out of 42 colleges for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were approximately 57 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at AAMU in the most recent year we have data available.

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Best General Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Florida 715 2,679
North Carolina 710 134
Georgia 690 3,789
Virginia 630 2,270
Tennessee 624 144
South Carolina 530 577
Kentucky 518 842
Mississippi 501 331
Louisiana 489 51
Arkansas 466 424
West Virginia 410 88

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General Computer & Information Sciences is one of 5 different types of Computer Information Systems programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Computer and Information Sciences

Related Major Annual Graduates
Information Technology 191
Other Computer & Information Sciences 11
Informatics 6
Artificial Intelligence 1

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