Computer and Information Sciences at University of North Alabama

University of North Alabama's computer science graduates start at $69K—solidly above the national median and right in line with the state average for this major. With just $27K in debt, graduates face a manageable 0.39 debt-to-earnings ratio, meaning they owe less than five months of their first-year salary. The relatively low debt burden (25th percentile nationally) matters here: while UNA doesn't produce the $80K+ earners you'll see at Alabama's flagship campuses, its graduates enter the workforce with significantly less financial pressure.

The caveat is worth noting upfront: this data reflects fewer than 30 recent graduates, so a few outliers could skew the picture in either direction. That said, the fundamentals look reasonable. An open-admission public university delivering debt loads 28% below the national computer science average while producing graduates who out-earn six in ten programs nationwide suggests solid preparation without overcharging. For in-state students particularly, the combination of accessible admission, modest debt, and respectable starting salaries creates a workable path into tech careers—even if it's not the most lucrative launch point in Alabama.