General Computer Science at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
If you plan to study General Computer Science, you may want to check out the program at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus sits in Atlanta, GA.
During the most recent reporting year, 4,259 general computer science degrees were granted at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus.
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Online & Distance Learning at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Online coursework is an option at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus. Of 53,363 students, 25,257 (47%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,292 (8%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for General Computer Science graduates at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Computer Science graduates at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus are 23% women (963) and 77% men (3,296).
General Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Among the 1,206 bachelor’s general computer science degrees awarded at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, 24% were women (291) and 76% were men (915).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 282 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 43 |
| Black / African American | 43 |
| Asian | 596 |
| Two or More Races | 38 |
| International (Nonresident) | 193 |
| Unknown | 11 |
Minority students account for 60% of General Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, higher than the national average of 46%.*
General Computer Science Master’s Program at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Among the 2,992 master’s general computer science degrees awarded at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, 22% were women (658) and 78% were men (2,334).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Computer Science master’s degree recipients at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 776 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 127 |
| Black / African American | 45 |
| Asian | 714 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 74 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1,212 |
| Unknown | 43 |
Minority students account for 32% of General Computer Science master’s degree recipients at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, higher than the national average of 15%.*
General Computer Science Doctoral Program at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Among the 61 doctoral general computer science degrees awarded at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, 23% were women (14) and 77% were men (47).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Computer Science doctoral degree recipients at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 8 |
| International (Nonresident) | 38 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 20% of General Computer Science doctoral degree recipients at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, higher than the national average of 13%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for General Computer Science Graduates
Graduates of the General Computer Science program at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for General Computer Science graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Health Informatics Specialists | $156,714 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
| Blockchain Engineers | $123,667 |
| Digital Forensics Analysts | $119,226 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.