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2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Master's Degree Schools in Alabama

Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing

8 Colleges
$10,345 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$77,715 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems Master's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 160 degrees and certificates were awarded to computer information systems students who went to a Alabama college or university. This makes it the #26 most popular major in the state.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Grad Degree Search has created the Best Value Computer Information Systems Master's Degree Schools in Alabama to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in Alabama to see which master's degree programs offered the best value experiences for CIS students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.

Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.

In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.

2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama

Check out the CIS master's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best value for your educational dollar.

Best Alabama Schools for Affordable Quality for a Master's in Computer Information Systems

Our analysis found University of Alabama at Birmingham to be the best value school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Alabama. Located in the medium-sized city of Birmingham, UAB is a public college with a very large student population.

In-state tuition fees for graduate students at UAB are $8,100 per year.

UAB did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our Best Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama list.

Full Computer Information Systems at University of Alabama at Birmingham Report

#2

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Alabama. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. UA is a fairly large public school located in the city of Tuscaloosa.

In-state tuition fees for graduate students at UA are $11,470 per year.

UA also made our Best Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama list, coming in at #2.

Full Computer Information Systems at The University of Alabama Report

Out of the 8 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Alabama in Huntsville landed the # 3 spot on the list. UAH is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Huntsville.

UAH graduate students pay an average of $11,686 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

Full Computer Information Systems at University of Alabama in Huntsville Report

#4

Troy University

Troy, AL

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Troy University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. Located in the remote town of Troy, TROY is a public school with a large student population.

In-state tuition fees for graduate students at TROY are $8,550 per year.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Alabama. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. Located in the medium-sized city of Mobile, USA is a public college with a large student population.

In-state tuition fees for graduate students at USA are $8,426 per year.

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Alabama A & M University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. AAMU is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Normal.

In-state tuition fees for graduate students at AAMU are $11,542 per year.

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Auburn University at Montgomery did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer information systems students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Montgomery, AUM is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

In-state tuition fees for graduate students at AUM are $8,344 per year.

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#8

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, AL

With a ranking of #8, Jacksonville State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer information systems students working on their master’s degree. Located in the small suburb of Jacksonville, Jacksonville State University is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

In-state tuition fees for graduate students at Jacksonville State University are $10,600 per year.

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Best Value Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Virginia 635
Florida 903
Georgia 2,574
North Carolina 122
Tennessee 119
Kentucky 513
Louisiana 19
South Carolina 105
Mississippi 46
Arkansas 163
West Virginia 11

Computer Information Systems is one of 9 different types of programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to CIS

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Science 15,813
Information Technology 10,754
Information Science 6,934
Computer Software & Applications 4,047
Computer Systems Analysis 817

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 8 schools only.

  • 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 the rest 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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