Information Technology at Georgia Piedmont Technical College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Information Technology, you may want to check out the program at Georgia Piedmont Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Georgia Piedmont Technical College is in Clarkston, GA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 64 information technology degrees were granted at Georgia Piedmont Technical College.
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Studying Online at Georgia Piedmont Technical College
Many students take online classes at Georgia Piedmont Technical College. Of 3,282 students, 1,360 (41%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 827 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Information Technology Rankings at Georgia Piedmont Technical College
These rankings give you a sense of how Georgia Piedmont Technical College’s Information Technology program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Georgia | #16 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #27 of 29 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #51 of 140 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #127 of 142 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #204 of 630 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #581 of 637 |
Earnings for Information Technology Graduates from Georgia Piedmont Technical College
Students who complete Georgia Piedmont Technical College’s Information Technology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,414 |
| 2 years | $35,274 |
| 3 years | $35,261 |
| 4 years | $42,126 |
| 5 years | $47,694 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Information Technology graduates from Georgia Piedmont Technical College report median earnings of $42,126, compared with $35,564 for all Georgia Piedmont Technical College graduates — about 18% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Information Technology graduates at Georgia Piedmont Technical College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Information Technology graduates at Georgia Piedmont Technical College are 38% women (24) and 62% men (40).
Information Technology Associate’s Program at Georgia Piedmont Technical College
Among the 13 associate’s information technology degrees awarded at Georgia Piedmont Technical College, 23% were women (3) and 77% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Information Technology associate’s degree recipients at Georgia Piedmont Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Black / African American | 11 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 85% of Information Technology associate’s degree recipients at Georgia Piedmont Technical College, above the national average of 49%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Information Technology Concentrations at Georgia Piedmont Technical College
This Information Technology program at Georgia Piedmont Technical College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Network Administration | 43 |
| Computer & IS Security | 21 |
Best-Paid Careers for Information Technology Graduates
Graduates of the Information Technology program at Georgia Piedmont Technical College go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Information Technology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Web Developers | $125,527 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
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.