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2023 Best Computer Science Schools in Georgia

10 Colleges
$69,549 Avg Salary
$23,849 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Science School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, computer science was ranked 2nd in Georgia. In fact, 1,408 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for computer science students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Computer Science Degree Search has created the Best Computer Science Schools in Georgia to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 10 schools in Georgia to see which ones offered the best programs for computer science students.

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2023 Best Computer Science Schools in Georgia

The colleges and universities below are the best for compsci majors pursuing a .

Top 10 Best Computer Science Schools

Our analysis found Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus to be the best school for computer science students who want to pursue a degree in Georgia. Georgia Tech is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Atlanta.

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#2

Emory University

Atlanta, GA

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Emory University is a great place for computer science students. Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

After completing their degree, compsci graduates from Emory carry an average student debtload of $17,000.

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#3

University of Georgia

Athens, GA

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Georgia is a great place for computer science students. UGA is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Athens.

While working on their degree, compsci majors at UGA accumulate an average of around $23,922 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $250, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Out of the 10 schools in Georgia that were part of this year’s ranking, Georgia College & State University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Georgia College is a moderately-sized public school located in the distant town of Milledgeville.

While working on their degree, compsci majors at Georgia College accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.

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The excellent programs at Georgia State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer science schools in Georgia. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Georgia State is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that compsci majors at Georgia State take out is $24,000. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $86, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#6

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, GA

Georgia Southern University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer science programs. GaSou is a very large public school located in the distant town of Statesboro.

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Kennesaw State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Schools in Georgia ranking. Located in the large suburb of Kennesaw, KSU Georgia is a public school with a very large student population.

After completing their degree, compsci graduates from KSU Georgia carry an average student debtload of $25,000. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $256.

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With a ranking of #8, Clayton State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students. Clayton State University is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Morrow.

CompSci majors at Clayton State University take out an average of $26,174 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#9

University of West Georgia

Carrollton, GA

University of West Georgia came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Schools in Georgia ranking. University of West Georgia is a fairly large public school located in the town of Carrollton.

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Georgia Southwestern State University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer science programs. Located in the distant town of Americus, GSW is a public school with a small student population.

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Best Computer Science Colleges in the Southeast Region

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State Degrees Awarded
West Virginia 103
Louisiana 675
North Carolina 2,948
Virginia 693
Tennessee 820
Mississippi 93
Arkansas 168
Alabama 203
South Carolina 95
Florida 532
Kentucky 103

One of 10 majors within the computer science area of study, computer science has other similar majors worth exploring.

CompSci Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Computer Science 59,565

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 10 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Negative Space.

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