2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Georgia
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, computer and information sciences students earned 8,045 degrees and certificates from a Georgia school, making the subject the 4th in the state.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Georgia ranking. This report analyzed 15 schools in Georgia to see which ones offered the best value associate degree programs for computer and information sciences students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
Top 10 Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Chattahoochee Technical College the best value school in Georgia for computer and information sciences students working on their associate degree. Located in the large suburb of Marietta, Chattahoochee Technical College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Chattahoochee Technical College are $3,202 per year.
Chattahoochee Technical College also took the #4 spot in our Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Georgia rankings.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Gwinnett Technical College is a great value for computer and information sciences students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of Lawrenceville, GTC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
GTC undergraduate students pay an average of $3,236 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Augusta Technical College is a great value for computer and information sciences students working on their associate degree. Augusta Technical College is a small public school located in the city of Augusta.
Augusta Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $3,232 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend West Georgia Technical College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Georgia list. West Georgia Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in the rural area of Waco.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at West Georgia Technical College are $3,052 a year.
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The excellent associate degree programs at Athens Technical College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best value computer and information sciences schools in Georgia. Athens Technical College is a small public school located in the city of Athens.
Athens Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $3,062 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
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Georgia Piedmont Technical College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Georgia list. Georgia Piedmont Technical College is a small public school located in the large suburb of Clarkston.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Georgia Piedmont Technical College are $3,178 a year.
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Ogeechee Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer and information sciences students to get a associate degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Ogeechee Technical College is a small public school located in the distant town of Statesboro.
Ogeechee Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $3,140 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
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With a ranking of #8, Georgia Military College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer and information sciences students working on their associate degree. Located in the distant town of Milledgeville, Georgia Military College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Georgia Military College are $6,390 per year.
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Clayton State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Georgia ranking. Located in the suburb of Morrow, Clayton State University is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Clayton State University are $5,568 a year.
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Herzing University - Atlanta landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree computer and information sciences programs. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Herzing University - Atlanta is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Herzing University - Atlanta are $14,200 per year.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Herzing University - Atlanta is ranked #2 for overall quality for computer and information sciences in Georgia.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 5,558 |
| West Virginia | 1,446 |
| Mississippi | 750 |
| South Carolina | 1,509 |
| Florida | 9,003 |
| Virginia | 7,392 |
| Arkansas | 973 |
| Alabama | 1,799 |
| Kentucky | 3,926 |
| Tennessee | 1,795 |
| Louisiana | 1,193 |
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Computer & Information Sciences Related Majors for Computer & Information Sciences
Computer & Information Sciences Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 88,434 |
| Computer Science | 59,565 |
| Information Technology | 40,555 |
| Information Science | 18,325 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 14,700 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 14,336 |
| Computer Programming | 11,939 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | 2,338 |
| Data Processing | 1,955 |
| Other Computer & Information Sciences | 1,755 |
| Data Entry | 552 |
Majors Similar to Computer & Information Sciences
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 198,468 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 177,778 |
| Engineering Technologies | 85,188 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 52,396 |
| Physical Sciences | 50,306 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 15 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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