IT Schools in Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
(population: 226,152) has
seven IT schools within
its city limits.
Birmingham Southern College, the highest ranked school in the city with an IT program, has a total student population of 1,549. It is the
215th highest ranked school in the USA and the
2nd highest in the state of Alabama (#1 is Auburn University Main Campus).
IT students from Birmingham schools who go on to become
computer support specialists,
IT teachers,
computer engineers,
computer technicians, etc.
have a good chance at finding employment.
For example, there are 540,560 people working as
computer support specialists alone in the US, and their average annual salary is
$47,360.
Birmingham lies in Jefferson county, which is one of the
67 counties in Alabama. Overall, the Birmingham-Hoover area has 494,530 total employed workers according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, with a 1% unemployment
rate, $19/hr average worker wage, and a $40,060 average annual salary.
Of the 7 IT schools
in
Birmingham,
only 1 has a student population over 10k.
After taking into account tuition, living expenses, and financial aid,
Virginia College-Birmingham
comes out as the most expensive ($21,586/yr) for IT students, with Jefferson State Community College as the lowest, reported at only $6,192/yr.
IT Programs in Birmingham
Birmingham Southern College
English language and literature/letters
Levels offered:
Bachelors
English Language and Literature, General
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
Levels offered:
Bachelors
French Language and Literature
Levels offered:
Bachelors
German Language and Literature
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Spanish Language and Literature
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Political Science and Government, General
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Music Theory and Composition
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Samford University
English language and literature/letters
Levels offered:
Bachelors
English Language and Literature, General
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services, Other
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Levels offered:
Bachelors
French Language and Literature
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Latin Language and Literature
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Spanish Language and Literature
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Political Science and Government, General
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Levels offered:
Masters
Music Theory and Composition
Levels offered:
Bachelors
University of Alabama at Birmingham
English language and literature/letters
Levels offered:
Bachelors, Masters
English Language and Literature, General
Levels offered:
Bachelors, Masters
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Levels offered:
Bachelors
French Language and Literature
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Spanish Language and Literature
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist
Levels offered:
Masters
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Levels offered:
Certificate
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Nutrition Sciences
Levels offered:
PhD
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
Levels offered:
PhD
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Levels offered:
PhD
Security and protective services
Levels offered:
Bachelors, Masters
Political Science and Government, General
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Levels offered:
Masters
Virginia College-Birmingham
Computer and Information Systems Security
Levels offered:
Bachelors, Masters
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Levels offered:
Associates
Security and protective services
Levels offered:
Associates, Bachelors, Masters
Herzing College
Computer and Information Systems Security
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Security and protective services
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Lawson State Community College-Birmingham Campus
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
Levels offered:
Associates
Security and protective services
Levels offered:
Associates
Jefferson State Community College
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Levels offered:
Certificate, Associates
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
Levels offered:
Associates
Security and protective services
Levels offered:
Certificate, Associates
Popular Birmingham Music Venues:
Notable Restaurants:
Popular Bars in Birmingham:
City Landmarks & Places to visit:
Top Industries / Businesses:
- Alabama Goodwill Industries
- Alabama Metal Industries Corporation
- InTec Industries Inc
Birmingham City Parks:
- Spain Park
- Rhodes Park
- Rushton Park
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