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2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Alabama For Those Making $48-$75k

12 Ranked Colleges
243 Degrees Awarded
$21,500 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Master's in Alabama For Those Making $48-$75k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Alabama For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Computer & Information Sciences is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 8th of all the majors we analyze. In 2019-2020, 237,745 degrees were awarded to students with this major. In 2017-2018, computer and information sciences graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $48,979 and had an average of $27,144 in loans still to pay off.

Across Alabama, there were 1,964 computer and information sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $41,936 and $29,874 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 243 computer and information sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $54,487 and $41,507 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Alabama For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking, we looked at 12 colleges that offer a degree in computer and information sciences. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality computer and information sciences programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the computer and information sciences program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Alabama For Those Making $48-$75k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Alabama For Those Making $48-$75k.

Top 12 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer & Information Sciences (Income $48-$75k) in Alabama

#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Alabama in Huntsville. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Alabama For Those Making $48-$75k list. UAH is a public institution located in Huntsville, Alabama. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 69 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UAH also made our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama” list, coming in at #2. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Alabama in Huntsville are $25,386.

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#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Alabama at Birmingham. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Alabama For Those Making $48-$75k. Located in Birmingham, Alabama, this large public school handed out 40 diplomas to qualified masters’s computer and information sciences students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UAB, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Alabama at Birmingham are $19,188.

Full UAB Computer & Information Sciences Report

#3

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The University of Alabama. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Alabama For Those Making $48-$75k. The University of Alabama is a large public school situated in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. It awarded 11 masters’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Alabama are $30,940, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4

Troy University

Troy, Alabama
#6 in overall quality

Out of the 12 schools in the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Alabama For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Troy University landed the #4 spot on the list. Troy, Alabama is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s computer and information sciences degrees to 15 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at TROY, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Troy University are $16,156.

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#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Alabama. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Alabama For Those Making $48-$75k list. Mobile, Alabama is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s computer and information sciences degrees to 27 students in 2019-2020.

USA also took the #5 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at USA are $16,112, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama

Auburn University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Alabama For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #6. Auburn, Alabama is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s computer and information sciences degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Auburn, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Auburn are $31,956, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Auburn Computer & Information Sciences Report

#7

Auburn University at Montgomery

Montgomery, Alabama
#10 in overall quality

Auburn University at Montgomery came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Alabama For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Auburn University at Montgomery is a medium-sized public school situated in Montgomery, Alabama. It awarded 29 masters’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our alabama master’s degree computer & information sciences students whose families make $48-$75k list, AUM has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Auburn University at Montgomery are $17,812, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Auburn University at Montgomery Computer & Information Sciences Report

#8

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, Alabama
#8 in overall quality

Jacksonville State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Alabama For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Jacksonville State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Jacksonville, Alabama. It awarded 4 masters’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Jacksonville State University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Jacksonville State University are $20,200, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

Alabama A & M University

Normal, Alabama
#9 in overall quality

Alabama A & M University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Alabama For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Normal, Alabama is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s computer and information sciences degrees to 9 students in 2019-2020.

AAMU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at AAMU are $21,574, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full AAMU Computer & Information Sciences Report

#10

Alabama State University

Montgomery, Alabama
#11 in overall quality

Alabama State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Alabama For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #10. This small school is located in Montgomery, Alabama, and it awarded 11 masters’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our alabama master’s degree computer & information sciences students whose families make $48-$75k list, Alabama State has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Alabama State University are $17,572, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Computer & Information Sciences at Alabama State

#11

South University, Montgomery

Montgomery, Alabama

South University, Montgomery did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Alabama For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #11. South University, Montgomery is located in Montgomery, Alabama and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 masters’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

South University, Montgomery did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #0 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at South University, Montgomery are $16,320.

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#12

Tuskegee University

Tuskegee, Alabama
#4 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Tuskegee University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Alabama For Those Making $48-$75k list. Tuskegee is located in Tuskegee, Alabama and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 15 masters’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our alabama master’s degree computer & information sciences students whose families make $48-$75k list, Tuskegee has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tuskegee are $23,398, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Tuskegee University Computer & Information Sciences 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).
  • 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

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • 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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