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Computer Information Systems Schools in Alabama

160 students earned CIS degrees in Alabama in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Computer Information Systems is the 26th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Computer Information Systems Majors in Alabama

CIS majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 150
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a CIS major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of CIS majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.6%
  • Black or African American: 10.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.6%
  • White: 27.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 51.9%
  • Other Races: 3.8%
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Jobs for Computer Information Systems Grads in Alabama

There are 27,860 people in the state and 3,468,840 people in the nation working in CIS jobs.

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Wages for Computer Information Systems Jobs in Alabama

In this state, CIS grads earn an average of $92,930. Nationwide, they make an average of $102,470.

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There are 9 colleges in Alabama that offer CIS degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
14,224 Total Students

63% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,829 a year.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.80%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at UAB.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
5,212 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. 71% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.92 years to complete their degree at AUM.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
9,999 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.62 years. The 4.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
37,840 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Graduates earn an average $44,485 after graduation.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
16,497 Total Students

The average student takes 4.59 years to complete their degree at TROY. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,760 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.30%.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
5,977 Total Students

89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,529. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
9,238 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.66 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,523. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
8,086 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,699. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.67 years.

Computer Information Systems Careers in AL

Some of the careers CIS majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Information Security Analysts 37% $89,410
Software Applications Developers 34% $93,360
Computer and Information Research Scientists 21% $121,990
Systems Software Developers 18% $99,700
Computer and Information Systems Managers 12% $119,120
Computer Systems Analysts 11% $81,160
Database Administrators 10% $80,660
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 6% $72,640
Computer Science Professors 6% $81,610
Computer Workers 5% $87,980
Computer Network Architects 4% $102,540

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to CIS.

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Information Technology 108
Information Science 40
Computer Science 33
Computer Software Applications 5

View all majors related to Computer Information Systems

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