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Bachelor's+4% vs national median685 grads tracked

Computer and Information Sciences, General at University of Alabama

Ranked 49th of 229 bachelor's programs in Computer and Information Sciences, General by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$74,005
middle 50%: $55,753 – $91,670
Median · 5 years out
$98,759
middle 50%: $77,273 – $130,026
Median · 10 years out
$117,554
middle 50%: $87,889 – $157,266

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Computer and Information Sciences, General (bachelor's) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of University of Alabama's bachelor's program in Computer and Information Sciences, General earn a median $74,005 one year after graduating, rising to $117,554 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 4% above the national median of $95,312 for this field, ranking 49th of 229 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

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Paid off in
4.2 yrs
≈ $4,482 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of Oregon
$99,793 · 5 yrs out
Colorado State University - Global Campus
$99,789 · 5 yrs out
Minnesota State University, Mankato
$99,769 · 5 yrs out
Bryant University
$99,674 · 5 yrs out
College of Charleston
$99,015 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
$98,859 · 5 yrs out
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
$98,571 · 5 yrs out
University of Montana (The)
$98,392 · 5 yrs out
Ohio State University (The)
$98,372 · 5 yrs out
Purdue University
$98,292 · 5 yrs out
University of North Texas
$98,154 · 5 yrs out
Miami University
$97,913 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at University of Alabama

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$153,932 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$141,017 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctorate)
$141,017 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$122,177 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Master's)
$120,518 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$114,494 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$110,564 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Doctorate)
$108,063 · 5 yrs out
Law (Doctorate)
$108,063 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$107,250 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$104,753 · 5 yrs out
Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$104,648 · 5 yrs out

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