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Computer Information Systems at University of Alabama at Birmingham

If you plan to study Computer Information Systems, consider 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 located in Birmingham, AL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 381 computer information systems degrees were awarded at University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Studying Online at University of Alabama at Birmingham

Online coursework is an option at University of Alabama at Birmingham. Of 20,905 students, 5,802 (28%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,665 (41%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Information Systems Rankings at University of Alabama at Birmingham

Use these rankings to compare University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Computer Information Systems program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Alabama	#4 of 23
Best Value	Alabama	#18 of 22
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#45 of 266
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#199 of 262
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#262 of 839
Best Value	Nationwide	#531 of 827

Earnings for Computer Information Systems Graduates from University of Alabama at Birmingham

Those who finish University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Computer Information Systems 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

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Computer Information Systems graduates from University of Alabama at Birmingham report median earnings of $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

Median student loan debt for Computer Information Systems graduates from University of Alabama at Birmingham is $24,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Computer Information Systems graduates at University of Alabama at Birmingham, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Computer Information Systems graduates at University of Alabama at Birmingham are 28% women (107) and 72% men (274).

Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Program at University of Alabama at Birmingham

Of the 108 bachelor’s computer information systems degrees awarded at University of Alabama at Birmingham, 28% were women (30) and 72% were men (78).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Information Systems bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	52
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	21
Asian	13
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	4
International (Nonresident)	13
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 39% of Computer Information Systems bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Alabama at Birmingham, below the national average of 47%.*

Computer Information Systems Master’s Program at University of Alabama at Birmingham

Of the 268 master’s computer information systems graduates at University of Alabama at Birmingham, 29% were women (77) and 71% were men (191).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Information Systems master’s degree recipients at University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Black / African American	1
Asian	3
International (Nonresident)	257
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 1% of Computer Information Systems master’s degree recipients at University of Alabama at Birmingham, below the national average of 16%.*

Computer Information Systems Doctoral Program at University of Alabama at Birmingham

Of the 5 doctoral computer information systems degrees awarded at University of Alabama at Birmingham, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Information Systems doctoral degree recipients at University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
International (Nonresident)	4

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Information Systems Concentrations at University of Alabama at Birmingham

This Computer Information Systems program at University of Alabama at Birmingham offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	381

Best-Paid Careers for Computer Information Systems Graduates

Students who finish Computer Information Systems program at University of Alabama at Birmingham go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Computer Information Systems 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
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.