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Information Science Schools in Georgia

413 IS students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Information Science is the 4th most popular major in the state out of a total 9 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Information Science Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 344
Master’s Degree 45
Associate Degree 13
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 7.3%
  • Black or African American: 30.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.5%
  • White: 47.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 5.1%
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Jobs for Information Science Grads in Georgia

49,560 people in the state and 1,240,640 in the nation are employed in jobs related to IS.

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Wages for Information Science Jobs in Georgia

A typical salary for a IS grad in the state is $100,140, compared to a typical salary of $114,000 nationwide.

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

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

The full-time teacher rate is 84%. In their early career, GaSou grads earn an average salary of $39,820. A typical student attending GaSou will pay a net price of $15,571.

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

Graduates earn an average $43,250 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 4.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
2% Graduation Rate
5,405 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,001 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,142. 94% of students get financical aid.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,444. The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at UNG.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,441 Total Students

The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at Strayer University - Georgia. An average student at Strayer University - Georgia will pay a net price of $23,442. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,628 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.96 years. This public school has an average net price of $11,663. 94% of students get financical aid.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.40%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,864 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

The average student takes 4.55 years to complete their degree at Georgia Tech. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 73% of students receive it.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,853. Most students complete their degree in 4.25 years.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
818 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 56%. An average student at South University, Savannah will pay a net price of $23,436.

Information Science Careers in GA

Some of the careers IS 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
Computer and Information Research Scientists 10% $96,490
Systems Software Developers 10% $104,640

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Computer Information Systems 4,742
Computer Science 1,408
Information Technology 944
Computer Programming 241
Computer Software Applications 154
Data Processing 124
Computer Systems Networking 12
Computer Systems Analysis 7

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