Best Software Engineering Schools Near Cullman, AL (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Cullman, Alabama is home to about 20,239 residents. In Alabama, the top-earning software engineering-related role is Computer and Information Systems Managers at a median $138,670 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Software Engineering Schools to Cullman

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer software engineering 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:

  • 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.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Auburn University

Auburn, AL 134.0 miles from Cullman
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
76.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 46%
Graduation rate 81%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,337
Avg net price $24,323/yr
Tuition
In‑state$12,890
Out‑of‑state$34,922
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 151

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Mobile

Mobile, AL 245.5 miles from Cullman
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
42.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,611
Avg net price $22,382/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Software Engineering Wages Near Cullman

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Alabama, statewide)
Software Developers $122,540
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $101,500
Computer Programmers $93,800
Web Developers N/A
Computer and Information Systems Managers $138,670
Computer Occupations, All Other $106,330
Computer Network Architects $130,810
Computer Systems Analysts $101,770

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying software engineering roles in Alabama?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying software engineering-related roles in Alabama are: Computer and Information Systems Managers ($138,670), Computer Network Architects ($130,810), Software Developers ($122,540). 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 software engineering 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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Other Programs Available in Cullman

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Cullman:

Data verified: September 5, 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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