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Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Georgia

3,307 students earned Computer & Information Sciences degrees in Georgia in the 2020-2021 year.

A Computer & Information Sciences major is the 4th most popular major in this 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
Master’s Degree 3,045
Post-Master’s Certificate 152
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 152
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 110
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 110
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 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: 14.5%
  • Black or African American: 7.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.6%
  • White: 31.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 40.9%
  • Other Races: 2.6%
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Jobs for Computer & Information Sciences Grads in Georgia

There are 186,240 people in the state and 5,610,640 people in the nation working in computer and information sciences jobs.

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Wages for Computer & Information Sciences Jobs in Georgia

In this state, computer and information sciences grads earn an average of $90,140. Nationwide, they make an average of $92,030.

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

2,385 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
39,771 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.55 years. In their early career, Georgia Tech grads earn an average salary of $78,659. This public school has an average net price of $14,974.

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

This public school has an average net price of $18,522. The 4.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.84 years to complete their degree at KSU Georgia.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,242. The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at Georgia State. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.90%.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.90%. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,354. 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.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
14,265 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,606 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.20%.

#7

Emory University

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 58% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 1.40% which is lower than average.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,441 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years. The 8.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. 12% of the teachers are full time.

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

The average student takes 4.78 years to complete their degree at CSU. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,385. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,263 a year. This public school has an average net price of $16,588. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

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

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Engineering 1,617
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 738
Agriculture 293
Mathematics & Statistics 269
Physical Sciences 240
Architecture/Urban Planning 214
Communications Technology/Support 110
Natural Resources & Conservation 82

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