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Computer Information Systems Schools in Georgia

In 2020-2021, 4,804 students earned their CIS degrees in GA.

In this state, Computer Information Systems is the 5th most popular major out of a total 292 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer Information Systems Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 2,408
Bachelor’s Degree 2,100
Post-Master’s Certificate 110
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 110
Associate Degree 68
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 62
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 62
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 62
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 56
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 56
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 56

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 18.7%
  • Black or African American: 13.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.4%
  • White: 34.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 23.0%
  • Other Races: 4.4%
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Jobs for Computer Information Systems Grads in Georgia

There are 121,780 people in the state and 3,468,840 people in the nation working in CIS jobs.

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Wages for Computer Information Systems Jobs in Georgia

A typical salary for a CIS grad in the state is $94,490, compared to a typical salary of $102,470 nationwide.

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

2,866 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
39,771 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,974.

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

92% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.80%. The full-time teacher rate is 64%.

408 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
36,360 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 5.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

182 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
8,404 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.87 years. 93% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 81%.

#5

Georgia Gwinnett College

Lawrenceville
164 Degrees in Major Awarded
17% Graduation Rate
11,627 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,779 a year. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,053.

100 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
8,372 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.78 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 6.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,571. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at GaSou.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
8,920 Total Students

In their early career, Augusta University grads earn an average salary of $35,634. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.81 years.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 75%. The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at UNG. 93% of students get financical aid.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,441 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 12% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.60%. The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at Strayer University - Georgia.

Computer Information Systems Careers in GA

Some of the careers CIS majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 27% $100,820
Information Security Analysts 23% $90,600
Computer Science Professors 14% $73,710
Computer Workers 13% $85,280
Computer and Information Systems Managers 13% $136,190
Database Administrators 10% $92,020
Computer and Information Research Scientists 10% $96,490
Systems Software Developers 10% $104,640
Computer Systems Analysts 8% $87,500
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 6% $82,930
Computer Network Architects 5% $114,350

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Computer Science 1,408
Information Technology 944
Information Science 413
Computer Programming 241
Computer Software Applications 154
Data Processing 124
Computer Systems Networking 12
Computer Systems Analysis 7

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