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Computer Programming Schools in Georgia

588 students earned Programming degrees in Georgia in the 2020-2021 year.

A Computer Programming major is the 5th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Computer Programming Majors in Georgia

Programming majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 268
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 268
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 268
Associate Degree 188
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 79
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 79
Bachelor’s Degree 53

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, a programming major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of programming majors in Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.6%
  • Black or African American: 31.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.5%
  • White: 45.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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Jobs for Computer Programming Grads in Georgia

There are 58,410 people in the state and 1,880,050 people in the nation working in programming jobs.

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Wages for Computer Programming Jobs in Georgia

In this state, programming grads earn an average of $85,080. Nationwide, they make an average of $89,580.

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There are 10 colleges in Georgia that offer programming degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
41,181 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.84 years. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. 92% of students get financical aid.

#2

Georgia Military College

Milledgeville
44 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,501 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,845 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 23% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

#3

Gwinnett Technical College

Lawrenceville
42 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,576 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 8.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 25% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,432 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $28,698 after graduation. 92% of students get financical aid.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,140 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,863 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 8.40% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 57% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,615 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,708. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,437 Total Students

34% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $1,731. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,030 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 37% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $23,802 after earning their degree at this institution. 92% of students get financical aid.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,232 Total Students

The 8.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,956. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

Computer Programming Careers in GA

Some of the careers programming majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 27% $100,820
Computer Science Professors 14% $73,710
Web Developers 12% $78,070
Systems Software Developers 10% $104,640
Computer Network Support Specialists 6% $68,530
Computer Programmers -9% $87,770

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to programming.

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Computer Information Systems 4,742
Computer Science 1,408
Information Technology 944
Information Science 413
Computer Software Applications 154
Data Processing 124
Computer Systems Networking 12
Computer Systems Analysis 7

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