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Computer and Information Sciences, General bachelor's degree programs in Alabama

Compare 13 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

13Programs reporting earnings

$82,304Median year-4 earnings

$27,000Median federal debt

13Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Alabama

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1The University of AlabamaTuscaloosa · $22,000 federal debt$115,980 2University of Alabama at BirminghamBirmingham · $24,000 federal debt$104,654 3Athens State UniversityAthens · $31,060 federal debt$102,639 4University of Alabama in HuntsvilleHuntsville · $22,000 federal debt$95,076 5Auburn UniversityAuburn · $25,000 federal debt$91,087 6Alabama A&M UniversityNormal · $31,000 federal debt$88,490 7Strayer University-AlabamaBirmingham · $50,737 federal debt$82,304 8University of North AlabamaFlorence · $27,000 federal debt$80,423 9Troy UniversityTroy · $27,437 federal debt$79,492 10Jacksonville State UniversityJacksonville · $23,578 federal debt$79,129

CAREER CONTEXT IN AL

What related occupations pay in Alabama

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

15-1221Computer and Information Research Scientists

State median wage: $117,870
Middle 50% wage range: $80,600–$149,800
State employment: 570
Projected growth: +21.8%
Annual openings: 2,900

10th–90th percentile: $63,290–$174,030

15-1252Software Developers

State median wage: $122,540
Middle 50% wage range: $86,990–$154,290
State employment: 17,450
Projected growth: +10.2%
Annual openings: 95,300

10th–90th percentile: $71,590–$175,330

15-1253Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers

State median wage: $101,500
Middle 50% wage range: $78,520–$130,320
State employment: 1,760
Projected growth: +5.7%
Annual openings: 10,700

10th–90th percentile: $62,670–$162,600

25-1021Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $92,640
Middle 50% wage range: $64,640–$123,780
State employment: 500
Projected growth: +4.9%
Annual openings: 3,200

10th–90th percentile: $56,310–$159,600

15-1255Web and Digital Interface Designers

State median wage: $51,860
Middle 50% wage range: $48,730–$96,450
State employment: 130
Projected growth: +6.0%
Annual openings: 8,300

10th–90th percentile: $44,190–$127,500

11-3021Computer and Information Systems Managers

State median wage: $138,670
Middle 50% wage range: $105,780–$174,470
State employment: 7,670
Projected growth: +15.8%
Annual openings: 53,500

10th–90th percentile: $83,260–$213,460

15-1241Computer Network Architects

State median wage: $130,810
Middle 50% wage range: $99,660–$157,900
State employment: 4,200
Projected growth: +7.7%
Annual openings: 9,600

10th–90th percentile: $76,960–$173,400

15-1243Database Architects

State median wage: $105,450
Middle 50% wage range: $92,170–$139,510
State employment: 270
Projected growth: +9.4%
Annual openings: 3,900

10th–90th percentile: $78,400–$172,890

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Alabama; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	The University of Alabama	Tuscaloosa	$115,980	$22,000
2	University of Alabama at Birmingham	Birmingham	$104,654	$24,000
3	Athens State University	Athens	$102,639	$31,060
4	University of Alabama in Huntsville	Huntsville	$95,076	$22,000
5	Auburn University	Auburn	$91,087	$25,000
6	Alabama A&M University	Normal	$88,490	$31,000
7	Strayer University-Alabama	Birmingham	$82,304	$50,737
8	University of North Alabama	Florence	$80,423	$27,000
9	Troy University	Troy	$79,492	$27,437
10	Jacksonville State University	Jacksonville	$79,129	$23,578
11	Columbia Southern University	Orange Beach	$63,248	$28,578
12	University of South Alabama	Mobile	$59,602	$27,000
13	Auburn University at Montgomery	Montgomery	$55,184	$41,176

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Computer and Information Sciences, General in Alabama

What do Computer and Information Sciences, General bachelor's degree graduates earn in Alabama?

Across 13 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $82,304 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $27,000 among the 13 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Alabama colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. The University of Alabama has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.