Computer Information Science

The Associate of Applied Technology in Computer Information Science is intended to produce graduates who are prepared for employment as entry-level microcomputer specialists or networking specialists. Over four semesters of full-time attendance, you’ll gain a solid foundation in:

• Computer literacy and terminology
• Program design and development
• System analysis and design
• Database management
• Computer installation and maintenance
• Networking fundamentals
• Communication, mathematics, and teamwork skills

This hands-on program equips you to troubleshoot, support, and optimize computer systems across business and technical environments.

The median salary for Computer Network Support Specialists is currently $68,727 per year in Alabama (LightCast; 2025). For entry-level positions in Alabama, the average starting salary is around $46,664 per year, with highly experienced workers earning up to $111,129 per year in Alabama.

A Computer Programmer can expect to start around $51,567. Normal pay is $89,638 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $136,982 (LightCast; 2025).

An entry-level Network Administrator typically earns in the range of about $59,000 – $68,000 per year in Alabama, depending on city and employer; Salary.com. With experience and skill improvement pay generally rises as much as $82,000; Indeed.com.

Similarly, Software Developers pay rises with improvement in skill and experience, ranging from $80,000 at the lower entry-level side, and $120,000 in a senior or leadership role; Indeed.

Graduates with this degree also have opportunities to pursue industry certifications (such as CompTIA Network+ or Security+, Cisco CCNA, AWS cloud certifications) that can improve job prospects and earning potential in specialized IT roles.

Graduates of the Associate of Applied Technology in Computer Information Science are prepared for a variety of entry-level and mid-level IT roles across Alabama and nationwide. Technology jobs are available statewide in education, healthcare, manufacturing, government, and private business, with higher concentrations of opportunities in larger metro and technology hubs such as Huntsville, Birmingham, and Mobile.

Common career paths include:

• IT Support Specialist / Help Desk Technician
• Network Administrator or Network Support Specialist
• Computer Systems or Business Systems Analyst
• Web Developer
• Junior Software Developer
• Database or Systems Support Technician

Type: Associate of Applied Technology

Length: 4 Semesters of Full-time attendance

Campus Location: Evergreen, AL