Computer & Information Sciences at University of Alabama at Birmingham
If you plan to study Computer & Information Sciences, you may want to check out the program at University of Alabama at Birmingham. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Alabama at Birmingham is in Birmingham, AL.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Alabama at Birmingham
Distance learning is available at University of Alabama at Birmingham. Among 20,905 students, 5,802 (28%) studied exclusively online and 8,665 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at University of Alabama at Birmingham
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Computer & Information Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #5 of 27 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #20 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #85 of 409 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #289 of 404 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #582 of 1,619 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1004 of 1,600 |
Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from University of Alabama at Birmingham
Those who finish University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Computer & Information Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $57,154 |
| 2 years | $60,623 |
| 3 years | $72,791 |
| 4 years | $86,934 |
| 5 years | $101,625 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from University of Alabama at Birmingham take home a median $86,934, compared with $72,945 for all University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates — about 19% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Computer & Information Sciences graduates from University of Alabama at Birmingham is $24,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Computer & Information Sciences program at University of Alabama at Birmingham go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Computer & Information Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Health Informatics Specialists | $156,714 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Web Developers | $125,527 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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