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Computer & Information Sciences in Georgia

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Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Georgia

In 2020-2021, 10,934 students earned their Computer & Information Sciences degrees in GA.

As a degree choice, Computer & Information Sciences is the 4th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Computer & Information Sciences Majors in Georgia

Computer & Information Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,646
Master’s Degree 3,045
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2,244
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2,244
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2,244
Associate Degree 1,092
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 645
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 645
Post-Master’s Certificate 152
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 152
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 110
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 110
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 110

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, a computer and information sciences major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer and information sciences majors in Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 13.0%
  • Black or African American: 24.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.2%
  • White: 36.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.0%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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Jobs for Computer & Information Sciences Grads in Georgia

186,240 people in the state and 5,610,640 in the nation are employed in jobs related to computer and information sciences.

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Wages for Computer & Information Sciences Jobs in Georgia

A typical salary for a computer and information sciences grad in the state is $90,140, compared to a typical salary of $92,030 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Georgia that offer computer and information sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

3,133 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
39,771 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,974. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.84 years. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.80%.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,072 after earning their degree at this institution. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1.

367 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. 92% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years.

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

The 5.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

#6

Gwinnett Technical College

Lawrenceville
208 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,576 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 8.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,763 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it.

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

93% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.87 years to complete their degree at Middle Georgia State University. A typical student attending Middle Georgia State University will pay a net price of $10,354.

#8

Georgia Gwinnett College

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

87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 79% are considered full time.

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

Graduates earn an average $37,199 after graduation. 75% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate.

#10

Emory University

Atlanta
121 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
13,997 Total Students

58% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $61,633 after earning their degree at this institution.

Computer & Information Sciences Careers in GA

Some of the careers computer and information sciences majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 27% $100,820
Information Security Analysts 23% $90,600
Multimedia Artists and Animators 21% $57,020
Computer Science Professors 14% $73,710
Computer Workers 13% $85,280
Computer and Information Systems Managers 13% $136,190
Web Developers 12% $78,070
Computer User Support Specialists 12% $49,830
Database Administrators 10% $92,020
Computer and Information Research Scientists 10% $96,490
Systems Software Developers 10% $104,640
Managers 9% $109,920
Graphic Designers 8% $49,440
Computer Systems Analysts 8% $87,500
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 6% $82,930
Computer Network Support Specialists 6% $68,530
Computer Network Architects 5% $114,350
Computer Programmers -9% $87,770
Data Entry Keyers -17% $31,030
Computer Operators -19% $40,910
Word Processors and Typists -31% $42,200

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to computer and information sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Engineering 5,301
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 4,996
Physical Sciences 1,064
Mathematics & Statistics 921
Agriculture 876
Communications Technology/Support 692
Engineering Technologies 686
Science Technologies 676

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