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Computer Programming Schools in Georgia

588 students earned Programming degrees in Georgia in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Computer Programming is the 83rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Computer Programming Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 268
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 268
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 268
Associate Degree 188
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 79
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 79
Bachelor’s Degree 53

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.6%
  • Black or African American: 31.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.5%
  • White: 45.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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Jobs for Computer Programming Grads in Georgia

In this state, there are 58,410 people employed in jobs related to a programming degree, compared to 1,880,050 nationwide.

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Wages for Computer Programming Jobs in Georgia

Programming grads earn an average of $85,080 in the state and $89,580 nationwide.

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

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

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $43,250 after graduation. The average student takes 4.84 years to complete their degree at KSU Georgia.

#2

Georgia Military College

Milledgeville
44 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,501 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 23%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

#3

Gwinnett Technical College

Lawrenceville
42 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,576 Total Students

In their early career, GTC grads earn an average salary of $33,763. 81% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 25%.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,432 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. 100% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $2,834.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,140 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $2,404. 87% of students get financical aid. 100% of the teachers are full time.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,863 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.40%. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 57%.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,615 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,868 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,437 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $27,583 after graduation. 89% of students get financical aid.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,030 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. In their early career, Atlanta Area Tech grads earn an average salary of $23,802. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,232 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 89% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending Southern Crescent Technical College will pay a net price of $5,956.

Computer Programming Careers in GA

Some of the careers programming majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 27% $100,820
Computer Science Professors 14% $73,710
Web Developers 12% $78,070
Systems Software Developers 10% $104,640
Computer Network Support Specialists 6% $68,530
Computer Programmers -9% $87,770

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Computer Information Systems 4,742
Computer Science 1,408
Information Technology 944
Information Science 413
Computer Software Applications 154
Data Processing 124
Computer Systems Networking 12
Computer Systems Analysis 7

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