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Computer Science Schools in Georgia

478 students earned CompSci degrees in Georgia in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Computer Science is the 15th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Computer Science Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 410
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 40
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 40
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 40
Post-Master’s Certificate 28
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 28

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 7.1%
  • Black or African American: 4.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.5%
  • White: 15.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 69.0%
  • Other Races: 1.9%
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Jobs for Computer Science Grads in Georgia

97,500 people in the state and 2,790,990 in the nation are employed in jobs related to compsci.

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Wages for Computer Science Jobs in Georgia

A typical salary for a compsci grad in the state is $92,390, compared to a typical salary of $96,200 nationwide.

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

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

The average student takes 4.55 years to complete their degree at Georgia Tech. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,974. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $78,659 a year.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,522. In their early career, KSU Georgia grads earn an average salary of $43,250. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

27 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 5.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The student loan default rate of 1.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 93% of the teachers are full time.

#5

Emory University

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

58% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.40%. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
13,419 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $37,263 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,588.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
3,162 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. A typical student attending GSW will pay a net price of $11,831.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
3,776 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. An average student at CAU will pay a net price of $35,170. The full-time teacher rate is 63%.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 84%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,571. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

Computer Science Careers in GA

Some of the careers compsci 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
Web Developers 12% $78,070
Computer and Information Research Scientists 10% $96,490
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 compsci.

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Computer Information Systems 2,574
Information Technology 150
Information Science 56
Computer Software Applications 47
Computer Systems Networking 2

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