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Information Technology at University of Alabama in Huntsville

If you plan to study Information Technology, consider the program at University of Alabama in Huntsville. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Alabama in Huntsville is in Huntsville, AL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 38 information technology graduations were recorded at University of Alabama in Huntsville.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Alabama in Huntsville

Online coursework is an option at University of Alabama in Huntsville. Among 8,564 students, 924 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,322 (50%) took at least some classes online.

Information Technology Rankings at University of Alabama in Huntsville

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Alabama in Huntsville’s Information Technology program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Alabama	#2 of 7
Best Value	Alabama	#4 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#14 of 142
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#90 of 637
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#104 of 140
Best Value	Nationwide	#462 of 630

Earnings for Information Technology Graduates from University of Alabama in Huntsville

Students who complete University of Alabama in Huntsville’s Information Technology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$100,269

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Information Technology graduates at University of Alabama in Huntsville, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Information Technology graduates at University of Alabama in Huntsville are 37% women (14) and 63% men (24).

Information Technology Master’s Program at University of Alabama in Huntsville

Of the 38 master’s information technology degrees awarded at University of Alabama in Huntsville, 37% were women (14) and 63% were men (24).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Information Technology master’s degree recipients at University of Alabama in Huntsville.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	18
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	3
Asian	4
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	6
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 34% of Information Technology master’s degree recipients at University of Alabama in Huntsville, above the national average of 27%.*

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

More Specific Information Technology Concentrations at University of Alabama in Huntsville

The Information Technology program at University of Alabama in Huntsville breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Computer & IS Security	38

Best-Paid Careers for Information Technology Graduates

Graduates of the Information Technology program at University of Alabama in Huntsville work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Information Technology majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$175,079
Wind Energy Development Managers	$169,952
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Database Architects	$148,480
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
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

More about our data sources and methodologies.