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Columbia Southern University offers Alabama's most affordable Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management program at just $14,975 net cost, nearly $5,000 less than the University of Alabama in Huntsville. This significant savings comes at a time when Alabama's aerospace and automotive sectors are creating new technology management roles at companies like Airbus and NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center. The state's six programs span from $14,975 to $32,977, with graduation rates varying dramatically from 25% at Herzing University-Birmingham to 73.7% at the University of Alabama.
6
Programs
$14,975 – $32,977
Net Price Range
$48,432
Avg. Program Earnings
51.0%
Avg. Graduation Rate

6 Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $14,975 $5,808 37.2%
2 $19,880 $11,770 61.9% 78.1%
3 $20,957 $13,420 25.0% 94.1%
4 $22,150 $11,900 73.7% 80.1%
5 $22,923 $13,920
6 $32,977 $23,440 57.1% 29.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the wide gap between the cheapest and most expensive programs?

Columbia Southern University's online, for-profit model allows it to offer the lowest net cost at $14,975, while Tuskegee University's private nonprofit structure results in the highest at $32,977. The $18,002 difference reflects varying institutional approaches, with public universities like UAH falling in the middle at $19,880.

How do graduation rates compare across Alabama's most affordable options?

The University of Alabama leads with a 73.7% graduation rate despite charging $22,150 net cost. Columbia Southern University, though cheapest at $14,975, reports only a 37.2% graduation rate, while UAH achieves 61.9% at $19,880 net cost.

Where do graduates typically find employment in Alabama's tech sector?

Alabama's aerospace and automotive industries offer strong prospects, with NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, Airbus, and Hyundai providing technology management opportunities. The state's manufacturing growth has created demand for IT administrators who can manage complex production systems and data networks.

Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.