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General Computer Science Schools in Georgia

1,415 students earned Computer Science degrees in Georgia in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, General Computer Science is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 24 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Computer Science Majors in Georgia

Computer Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 930
Master’s Degree 410
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 40
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 40
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 40
Post-Master’s Certificate 28
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 28
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 7
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 7
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer science majors in Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 18.3%
  • Black or African American: 13.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.1%
  • White: 27.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 29.8%
  • Other Races: 5.1%
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Jobs for General Computer Science Grads in Georgia

In this state, there are 97,500 people employed in jobs related to a computer science degree, compared to 2,790,990 nationwide.

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Wages for General Computer Science Jobs in Georgia

Computer Science grads earn an average of $92,390 in the state and $96,200 nationwide.

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

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

This public school has an average net price of $17,242. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1. 80% of the teachers are full time.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.84 years. A typical student attending KSU Georgia will pay a net price of $18,522.

321 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 93% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,257. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 90%. It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%.

#5

Emory University

Atlanta
108 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
13,997 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $22,597. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 75% of the teachers are full time.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
3,776 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, CAU grads earn an average salary of $31,735. The student loan default rate of 9.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

81% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, University of West Georgia grads earn an average salary of $37,263. 94% of students get financical aid.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
9,006 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.50% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
3,162 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The student loan default rate is 4.70% which is lower than average.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
7,052 Total Students

64% of the teachers are full time. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.96 years to complete their degree at Clayton State University.

General Computer Science Careers in GA

Some of the careers computer science majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 27% $100,820
Information Security Analysts 23% $90,600
Computer Science Professors 14% $73,710
Computer Workers 13% $85,280
Computer and Information Systems Managers 13% $136,190
Web Developers 12% $78,070
Computer and Information Research Scientists 10% $96,490
Systems Software Developers 10% $104,640
Computer Network Support Specialists 6% $68,530
Computer Programmers -9% $87,770

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