Computer Science Schools
In Birmingham, Alabama
The city of Birmingham has 2 schools where computer science faculty can find employment. The trends in Birmingham's computer science academic community can be evaluated by looking at the statistics and graphs below, which includes computer science training at the computer science bachelors degree level.
Statistics
Professional Trends
Birmingham Vs. Alabama Computer Science Employment
| Birmingham | 90 |
| Alabama | 16,450 |
Exactly 90 of Alabama's 3,850 computer science professionals work in Birmingham. Between 2006 and 2010, in Birmingham, there has been a 70% decline in the number of computer science professionals. As the number of computer science professionals in Birmingham has decreased, overall employment in Birmingham has also decreased.
Birmingham Vs. Alabama Computer Science employment growth
| 16,630 | 16,260 | 16,410 | 15,030 | 3,850 |
| 300 | 280 | 280 | No data | 90 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Alabama
- Dark Yellow: Birmingham
Computer Science VS. All professions salaries in Birmingham
| $42,483 | $46,190 | $47,747 | No data | $55,375 |
| $28,360 | $29,260 | $30,440 | No data | $32,490 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Computer Science in Birmingham
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Birmingham
Salaries for computer science professionals in Birmingham have increased. Birmingham computer science professionals made $55,375 per year, on average, in 2010. The average salary for computer science professionals in Birmingham was $42,483 per year, four years earlier in 2006. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Birmingham.
Salary percentiles for Computer science professionals in Birmingham
10th percentile |
$34,905 |
25th percentile |
$43,845 |
50th percentile |
$56,390 |
75th percentile |
$67,555 |
90th percentile |
$76,135 |
Computer science professionals in Birmingham earn a median salary of $56,390 per year. The 10% of computer science professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $34,905 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 118% higher salaries.
Average Salaries for Computer science professionals and related professions in Birmingham
Computer Science |
$55,375 |
Computer Programming |
$62,460 |
Computer Engineering |
$65,530 |
Information Technology |
$73,710 |
Information Systems |
$81,890 |
Birmingham computer science professionals have earnings that are lower than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.
Educational Trends
Computer Science schools in Birmingham
Many of Birmingham's computer science professionals are graduates of one of the 2 accredited computer science schools in the city.
Computer Science Programs Offered In Birmingham
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
2 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 2 |
There are a total of 2 degree and certificate programs in computer science offered by Birmingham's computer science schools.
Student Completed Computer Science Degrees In Birmingham
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
8 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 8 |
In 2010 approximately 8 students graduated from computer science courses.