Cullman, Alabama has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $5,220 to $19,008 per year for indexed programs. Cullman has a population of about 20,239. 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 Cullman
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer computer science programs near Cullman, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Cullman city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Cullman.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
69%
Graduation rate
63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$61,767
Avg net price
$18,796/yr
TuitionIn‑state$12,132
Out‑of‑state$26,408
Key stats- Retention rate: 82%
- Programs offered: 62
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$42,488
Avg net price
$25,669/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 67%
- Programs offered: 41
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$50,273
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
58%
Graduation rate
26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$40,628
Avg net price
$17,621/yr
TuitionIn‑state$10,024
Out‑of‑state$18,634
Key stats- Retention rate: 67%
- Programs offered: 46
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
16%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$40,092
TuitionIn‑state$13,920
Out‑of‑state$13,920
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
88%
Graduation rate
63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$54,501
Avg net price
$18,749/yr
TuitionIn‑state$9,098
Out‑of‑state$22,562
Key stats- Retention rate: 81%
- Programs offered: 130
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$32,627
Avg net price
$14,271/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 56%
- Programs offered: 21
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$36,909
Avg net price
$19,651/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 57%
- Programs offered: 15
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Alabama schools on the Alabama computer science page.
Computer Science Wages Near Cullman
| Occupation | Median 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 Developer | N/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.
Cullman at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Computer Science-related employment in Cullman County | 64 workers, 22 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Cullman-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs
- Decatur, AL – 28.7 mi away (57,974 pop)
- Albertville, AL – 36.5 mi away (37,451 pop)
- Madison, AL – 37.2 mi away (47,959 pop)
- Huntsville, AL – 37.7 mi away (230,402 pop)
- Trussville, AL – 40.0 mi away (21,422 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited computer science schools are near Cullman, AL?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Cullman. The closest is George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville in Hanceville, AL (7.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Snead State Community College (38.3 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 Cullman workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Decatur instead of Cullman?
Decatur, AL is 28.7 miles from Cullman 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.
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: August 31, 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.
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