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2023 Best Value Computer Science Schools in Georgia

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

10 Colleges
$12,967 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$69,549 Avg Salary

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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Computer Science Degree Search has created its Best Value Computer Science Schools in Georgia ranking. This report analyzed 10 schools in Georgia to see which ones offered the best value programs for compsci students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.

This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.

For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

2023 Best Value Computer Science Schools in Georgia

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

Top 10 Best Computer Science Schools

$6,436 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Kennesaw State University to be the best value school for computer science students who want to pursue a degree in Georgia. Located in the suburb of Kennesaw, KSU Georgia is a public school with a very large student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at KSU Georgia are $6,436 per year. 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.

Full Computer Science at Kennesaw State University Report

#2

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, GA
$6,485 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent programs at Georgia Southern University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer science schools in Georgia. GaSou is a fairly large public school located in the distant town of Statesboro.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at GaSou are $6,485 a year.

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#3

University of Georgia

Athens, GA
$12,068 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Georgia. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Computer Science Schools in Georgia list. UGA is a fairly large public school located in the city of Athens.

UGA undergraduate students pay an average of $12,068 in in-state tuition and fees each year. 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.

UGA did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our Best Computer Science Schools in Georgia list.

Full Computer Science at University of Georgia Report

$5,568 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Clayton State University is a great value for computer science students. Clayton State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Morrow.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Clayton State University are $5,568 per year. CompSci majors at Clayton State University take out an average of $26,174 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Computer Science at Clayton State University Report

$9,524 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Georgia College & State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Science Schools in Georgia list. Georgia College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Milledgeville.

Georgia College undergraduate students pay an average of $9,524 in in-state tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, compsci majors at Georgia College accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.

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$9,286 Average Tuition & Fees

Georgia State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value computer science programs. Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia State is a public college with a very large student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Georgia State are $9,286 per year. 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.

Full Computer Science at Georgia State University Report

$5,464 Average Tuition & Fees

Georgia Southwestern State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer science students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the town of Americus, GSW is a public school with a small student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at GSW are $5,464 per year.

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$12,852 Average Tuition & Fees

Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer science students. It came in at #8 on the list. Georgia Tech is a very large public school located in the large city of Atlanta.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Georgia Tech are $12,852 per year.

Georgia Tech did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our Best Computer Science Schools in Georgia list.

Full Computer Science at Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus Report

#9

University of West Georgia

Carrollton, GA
$6,521 Average Tuition & Fees

University of West Georgia landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value computer science programs. University of West Georgia is a large public school located in the fringe town of Carrollton.

University of West Georgia undergraduate students pay an average of $6,521 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

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#10

Emory University

Atlanta, GA
$55,468 Average Tuition & Fees

Emory University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Computer Science Schools in Georgia list. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Emory are $55,468 a year. After completing their degree, compsci graduates from Emory carry an average student debtload of $17,000.

Emory also took the #3 spot in our Best Computer Science Schools in Georgia rankings.

Full Computer Science at Emory University Report

Best Value Computer Science Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Value Computer Science Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

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.

  • 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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