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Computer Information Systems Schools in Georgia

2,574 CIS students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Computer Information Systems is the 1st most popular major out of a total 213 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
Post-Master’s Certificate 110
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 110
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: 16.6%
  • Black or African American: 6.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.9%
  • White: 33.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 37.2%
  • Other Races: 2.5%
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Jobs for Computer Information Systems Grads in Georgia

121,780 people in the state and 3,468,840 in the nation are employed in jobs related to CIS.

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Wages for Computer Information Systems Jobs in Georgia

CIS grads earn an average of $94,490 in the state and $102,470 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Georgia that offer CIS degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

2,127 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
39,771 Total Students

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

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,250 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,522. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.80%.

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

The 5.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. A typical student attending Georgia State will pay a net price of $17,242. The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. A typical student attending Middle Georgia State University will pay a net price of $10,354.

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

65% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,372 a year. A typical student attending CSU will pay a net price of $12,385.

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

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, UGA grads earn an average salary of $48,858. The average student takes 4.27 years to complete their degree at UGA.

#7

Emory University

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

The student loan default rate of 1.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $61,633 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Emory.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
20% Graduation Rate
1,465 Total Students

78% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.75 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,315 a year.

6 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. Most students complete their degree in 4.58 years. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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 478
Information Technology 150
Information Science 56
Computer Software Applications 47
Computer Systems Networking 2

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