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2025 Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Alabama

13 Colleges in Alabama
1,880 CIS Degrees Awarded
$62,688 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you pursue a degree in computer information systems, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #9 most popular program in the country. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual reviewed 13 schools in Alabama to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of computer information systems. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,880 degrees in computer information systems annually.

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Choosing a Great Computer Information Systems School

Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Alabama The cis program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Computer Information Systems rankings. For our Best Overall Computer Information Systems School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Computer Information Systems Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in CIS
Bachelor's Degrees in CIS
Master's Degrees in CIS
Doctor's Degrees in CIS

The cis school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Alabama. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Computer Information Systems in Alabama

The schools below may not offer all types of cis degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

10 Top Alabama Schools in CIS

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
115 CIS Degrees Awarded
$83,651 Median Starting Salary

It is hard to beat The University of Alabama if you wish to pursue a degree in computer information systems. UA is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Tuscaloosa. A Best Colleges rank of #180 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UA is a great university overall.

There were approximately 115 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at UA in the most recent year we have data available. Those computer information systems students who get their degree from The University of Alabama earn $20,963 more than the average cis graduate.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
179 CIS Degrees Awarded
21.8% Growth in Graduates

University of Alabama in Huntsville is a wonderful choice for students interested in a degree in computer information systems. Located in the city of Huntsville, UAH is a public university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 17th out of 42 schools for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were about 179 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at UAH in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the computer information systems program at University of Alabama in Huntsville earn $12,471 above the standard graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
145 CIS Degrees Awarded
7.6% Growth in Graduates

Auburn University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in computer information systems. Auburn is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Auburn. A Best Colleges rank of #169 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Auburn is a great university overall.

There were about 145 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at Auburn in the most recent year we have data available. Those computer information systems students who get their degree from Auburn University earn $9,752 more than the typical cis graduate.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
105 CIS Degrees Awarded
6.7% Growth in Graduates

University of Alabama at Birmingham is a wonderful option for students pursuing a degree in computer information systems. Located in the city of Birmingham, UAB is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #299 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UAB is a great university overall.

There were roughly 105 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at UAB in the most recent year we have data available. Those computer information systems students who get their degree from University of Alabama at Birmingham make $6,945 more than the typical cis graduate.

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5
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
88 CIS Degrees Awarded
$53,644 Median Starting Salary

Located in the fringe town of Orange Beach, Columbia Southern University is a private for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #109 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Columbia Southern University is a great university overall.

There were roughly 88 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at Columbia Southern University in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the cis program state that they receive average early career earnings of $53,644.

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Athens State University is a small public university located in the town of Athens. This university ranks 18th out of 42 schools for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were approximately 22 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at Athens State University in the most recent data year. Computer Information Systems degree recipients from Athens State University earn a boost of approximately $15,747 above the average income of computer information systems majors.

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7
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
306 CIS Degrees Awarded
39.9% Growth in Graduates

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

There were roughly 306 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at Calhoun Community College in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the cis program earn an average of $36,258 for their early career.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
61 CIS Degrees Awarded
8.2% Growth in Graduates

USA is a large public university located in the city of Mobile. A Best Colleges rank of #737 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means USA is a great university overall.

There were roughly 61 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at USA in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the cis program earn about $47,253 for their early career.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
35 CIS Degrees Awarded
$68,996 Median Starting Salary

UNA is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Florence. This university ranks 22nd out of 42 colleges for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were roughly 35 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at UNA in the most recent year we have data available. Those computer information systems students who get their degree from University of North Alabama make $6,308 more than the standard cis student.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
149 CIS Degrees Awarded
2.0% Growth in Graduates

TROY is a fairly large public university located in the remote town of Troy. This university ranks 24th out of 42 schools for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were about 149 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at TROY in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the cis program report average early career wages of $58,407.

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Best Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Georgia 287 4,632
Florida 282 5,104
North Carolina 279 1,631
Virginia 274 3,710
Tennessee 269 754
South Carolina 248 768
Kentucky 244 1,480
Louisiana 242 135
Mississippi 234 333
Arkansas 234 527
West Virginia 207 403

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One of 10 majors within the Computer & Information Sciences area of study, Computer Information Systems has other similar majors worth exploring.

CIS Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Computer & Information Sciences 1,671
Information Technology 191
Other Computer & Information Sciences 11
Informatics 6
Artificial Intelligence 1

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Information Technology 230
Computer Science 216
Information Science 115
Computer Software & Applications 14
Computer Systems Networking 9
Computer Programming 1

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