2023 Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in Georgia
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which computer science program is right for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamps that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
The Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in Georgia ranking is one of many tools that Computer Science Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 32 schools in Georgia to see which online programs were the most popular for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.
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Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in Georgia
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Our analysis found Kennesaw State University to be the most popular school for computer science students in Georgia. Located in Kennesaw, Georgia, the large public school handed out 990 degrees in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from KSU Georgia accumulate an average of $27,780 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $260 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from KSU Georgia, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $49,284 during the early years of their career. Around 27% of those degree recipients were women.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Georgia Piedmont Technical College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in Georgia list. Clarkston, Georgia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 312 students in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from Georgia Piedmont Technical College accumulate an average of $21,691 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Georgia Piedmont Technical College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $30,397 during the early years of their career. Around 36% of those degree recipients were women.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Atlanta Technical College is a great place for computer science students. This small public school is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and it awarded 263 degrees in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from Atlanta Area Tech accumulate an average of $21,671 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Atlanta Area Tech, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $32,271 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 33% were women.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Central Georgia Technical College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in Georgia list. Located in Warner Robins, Georgia, the medium-sized public school handed out 233 degrees in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from CGTC accumulate an average of $16,926 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, CGTC graduates make an average of $28,707 annually. Around 24% of those degree recipients were women.
Out of the 32 schools in Georgia that were part of this year’s ranking, Columbus Technical College landed the # 5 spot on the list. This small public school is located in Columbus, Georgia, and it awarded 227 degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $12,999 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Columbus Technical College graduates make an average of $32,275 annually. Around 23% of those degree recipients were women.
Southern Crescent Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students. It came in at #6 on the list. Southern Crescent Technical College is a small public school located in Griffin, Georgia that handed out 190 degrees in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from Southern Crescent Technical College accumulate an average of $18,474 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Southern Crescent Technical College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $32,353 during the early years of their career. Around 22% of those degree recipients were women.
Oconee Fall Line Technical College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in Georgia list. Located in Sandersville, Georgia, the small public school handed out 161 degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $12,433 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, OFTC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $31,787 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.
Georgia Southern University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer science programs. This large public school is located in Statesboro, Georgia, and it awarded 248 degrees in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from GaSou accumulate an average of $26,115 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $166.After graduating from GaSou, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $41,176 during the early years of their career. Around 21% of those degree recipients were women.
Chattahoochee Technical College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in Georgia ranking. Located in Marietta, Georgia, the medium-sized public school handed out 475 degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $20,219 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Chattahoochee Technical College graduates make an average of $32,868 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 21% were women.
Middle Georgia State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students. It came in at #10 on the list. Middle Georgia State University is located in Macon, Georgia and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 182 degrees to qualified students.
On average, students take out $27,857 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $259.After graduating from Middle Georgia State University, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $39,130 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 30% were women.
Georgia Military College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in Georgia ranking. Located in Milledgeville, Georgia, the medium-sized public school awarded 87 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $17,289 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Georgia Military College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $22,427 during the early years of their career. Around 22% of those degree recipients were women.
Gwinnett Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students. It came in at #12 on the list. GTC is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 708 degrees to qualified students.
Degree recipients from GTC accumulate an average of $18,644 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from GTC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $32,584 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 26% were women.
Strayer University - Georgia landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer science programs. Strayer University - Georgia is a medium-sized private for-profit school located in Atlanta, Georgia that handed out 87 degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $39,315 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $121. Once they receive their degree, Strayer University - Georgia graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $52,529 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 38% were women.
Savannah Technical College ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in Georgia list. Located in Savannah, Georgia, the small public school awarded 82 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from Savannah Tech accumulate an average of $13,102 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Savannah Tech, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $31,136 during the early years of their career. Around 16% of those degree recipients were women.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in Georgia ranking. Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a public institution located in Rome, Georgia. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 144 degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $11,600 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Georgia Northwestern Technical College graduates make an average of $34,809 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 40% were women.
Albany Technical College ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in Georgia list. Albany, Georgia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 71 students in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,249 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Albany Technical College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $30,133 during the early year of their career. Around 32% of those degree recipients were women.
South University’s online programs came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in Georgia ranking. South University’s online programs is a medium-sized private for-profit school situated in Savannah, Georgia. It awarded 32 degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $43,761 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $250. Once they receive their degree, South University’s online programs graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $44,085 during the early year of their career. Around 25% of those degree recipients were women.
Coastal Pines Technical College ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in Georgia list. Coastal Pines Technical College is a public institution located in Waycross, Georgia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 43 degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,572 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Coastal Pines Technical College graduates make an average of $31,156 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 14% were women.
Southern Regional Technical College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer science programs. Southwest Georgia Technical College is a public institution located in Thomasville, Georgia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 61 degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,955 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Southwest Georgia Technical College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $28,621 during the early year of their career. Around 30% of those degree recipients were women.
Ogeechee Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in Statesboro, Georgia, the small public school handed out 59 degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,672 in student loans.After graduating from Ogeechee Technical College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $30,566 during the early years of their career. Around 15% of those degree recipients were women.
Augusta Technical College ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in Georgia list. Located in Augusta, Georgia, the small public school handed out 241 degrees in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from Augusta Technical College accumulate an average of $13,094 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Augusta Technical College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $32,664 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 34% were women.
Herzing University - Atlanta did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students. It came in at #21 on the list. This very small private not-for-profit school is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and it awarded 18 degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $35,355 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $204 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Herzing University - Atlanta, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $39,132 during the early years of their career. Around 17% of those degree recipients were women.
American InterContinental University - Atlanta did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students. It came in at #23 on the list. American InterContinental University - Atlanta is a small private for-profit school located in Atlanta, Georgia that handed out 20 degrees in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from AIU Atlanta accumulate an average of $42,789 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $116. During the early years of their career, AIU Atlanta graduates make an average of $36,597 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 45% were women.
West Georgia Technical College ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in Georgia list. West Georgia Technical College is a medium-sized public school situated in Waco, Georgia. It awarded 51 degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,206 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, West Georgia Technical College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $33,215 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 25% were women.
Atlanta Metropolitan State College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in Georgia ranking. This small public school is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and it awarded 8 degrees in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from AMSC accumulate an average of $23,831 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from AMSC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $21,876 during the early years of their career. Around 38% of those degree recipients were women.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- 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 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).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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