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General Computer Science Schools in Georgia

3,802 Computer and Information Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, General Computer Science is the 1st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Computer Science Majors in Georgia

Computer and Information Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 2,182
Bachelor’s Degree 1,528
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 56
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 56
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 56
Associate Degree 23
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 13
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 13
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 13

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, a computer and information sciences major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer and information sciences majors in Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 21.0%
  • Black or African American: 8.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.7%
  • White: 34.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 27.1%
  • Other Races: 3.8%
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Jobs for General Computer Science Grads in Georgia

In this state, there are 75,520 people employed in jobs related to a computer and information sciences degree, compared to 2,052,290 nationwide.

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Wages for General Computer Science Jobs in Georgia

A typical salary for a computer and information sciences grad in the state is $91,060, compared to a typical salary of $93,610 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Georgia that offer computer and information sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

2,866 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
39,771 Total Students

In their early career, Georgia Tech grads earn an average salary of $78,659. This public school has an average net price of $14,974. The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

408 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
36,360 Total Students

27 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 80%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.90%.

113 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
8,404 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,536 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 81%. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

79 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
8,372 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 6.00% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
26,949 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,820 a year. The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at GaSou. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
19,793 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at UNG. The full-time teacher rate is 75%.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
12,304 Total Students

A typical student attending VSU will pay a net price of $13,240. In their early career, VSU grads earn an average salary of $35,864. The average student takes 4.67 years to complete their degree at VSU.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
8,920 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 71%. Graduates earn an average $35,634 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.50%.

#9

Morehouse College

Atlanta
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
2,152 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,825 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.30%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
3,079 Total Students

The average student takes 4.86 years to complete their degree at Fort Valley State University. Graduates earn an average $26,636 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
13,419 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 7.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

General Computer Science Careers in GA

Some of the careers computer and information sciences majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Computer Science Professors 14% $73,710
Computer Workers 13% $85,280
Computer and Information Systems Managers 13% $136,190
Database Administrators 10% $92,020
Computer and Information Research Scientists 10% $96,490
Computer Systems Analysts 8% $87,500
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 6% $82,930
Computer Network Architects 5% $114,350

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to computer and information sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Information Technology 880
38
Informatics 20
Artificial Intelligence 15

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