by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 9 schools in Alabama to determine which ones were the best for computer & information sciences students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 704 master's degrees in computer & information sciences during the 2022-2023 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of computer & information sciences for getting your master's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To take this into account we consider a school's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a collection of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
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 master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Computer & Information Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Alabama list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for computer & information sciences students seeking a a master's degree.
The University of Alabama is a good decision for individuals interested in a master's degree in computer & information sciences. Located in the medium-sized city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from The University of Alabama
It's hard to beat University of Alabama in Huntsville if you want to pursue a master's degree in computer & information sciences. UAH is a moderately-sized public university located in the medium-sized city of Huntsville.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from University of Alabama in Huntsville
Auburn University is a great option for students interested in a master's degree in computer & information sciences. Located in the small city of Auburn, Auburn is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from Auburn University
University of Alabama at Birmingham is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in computer & information sciences. UAB is a very large public university located in the city of Birmingham.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from University of Alabama at Birmingham
Located in the city of Mobile, USA is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from University of South Alabama
Located in the town of Troy, TROY is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from Troy University
Jacksonville State University is a medium-sized public university located in the suburb of Jacksonville.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from Jacksonville State University
Alabama State is a small public university located in the medium-sized city of Montgomery.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from Alabama State University
AUM is a medium-sized public university located in the midsize city of Montgomery.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from Auburn University at Montgomery
Explore all the Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 34 | 49 |
| Florida | 34 | 1,660 |
| Virginia | 33 | 1,444 |
| Georgia | 32 | 3,045 |
| Tennessee | 32 | 345 |
| North Carolina | 31 | 1,205 |
| Kentucky | 31 | 2,672 |
| West Virginia | 30 | 208 |
| Louisiana | 30 | 151 |
| South Carolina | 30 | 138 |
| Arkansas | 30 | 199 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 331 |
| Computer Science | 157 |
| Information Technology | 118 |
| Information Science | 83 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 15 |
