Best Online Computer Science Programs in Albertville, AL (2026)

Albertville, Alabama has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $11,770 to $27,098 per year for indexed programs. Albertville has a population of about 22,584. Median household income is $57,103 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Alabama, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $138,670 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Computer Science Schools to Albertville

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Albertville. Distances are calculated from Albertville city center.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Albertville. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

University of Alabama in Huntsville

Huntsville, AL 40.3 miles from Albertville BOC Score65.0
Published tuition$11,770 - $27,098
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#2

Oakwood University

Huntsville, AL 42.5 miles from Albertville BOC Score32.4
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#3

Athens State University

Athens, AL 57.4 miles from Albertville BOC Score52.1
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#4

Talladega College

Talladega, AL 57.6 miles from Albertville BOC Score29.3
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#5

Georgia Northwestern Technical College

Rome, GA 59.4 miles from Albertville BOC Score53.6
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Alabama schools on the Alabama computer science page.


Computer Science Wages Near Albertville

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Alabama, statewide)
Software Developer$122,540
Computer Systems Analyst$101,770
Computer Network Architect$130,810
Database Administrator$93,900
Database Architect$105,450
Information Security Analyst$122,730
Computer Network Support Specialist$61,890
Computer User Support Specialist$49,630
Web DeveloperN/A
Web and Digital Interface Designer$51,860
Computer and Information Systems Manager$138,670

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.


Albertville at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population22,584Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$57,103Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+20.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Computer Science-related employment in Marshall County40 workers, 28 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Albertville, AL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Albertville. The closest is University of Alabama in Huntsville in Huntsville, AL (40.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Georgia Northwestern Technical College (59.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles in Alabama?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles in Alabama are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($138,670), Computer Network Architect ($130,810), Information Security Analyst ($122,730). Wages for Albertville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Madison instead of Albertville?

Madison, AL is 44.1 miles from Albertville and has its own set of local computer science programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Albertville an affordable place to study computer science?

Albertville’s median household income of $57,103 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Albertville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Alabama public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.


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Data verified: June 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.