U.S. median for this major: $86,698.
College Scorecard field of study; 140 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 41% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $24,656.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $19,617. College Scorecard.
Middle Georgia State University Computer and Information Sciences: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Computer and Information Sciences nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Middle Georgia State University's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $10,668 | $50,993 | 1.7 years |
| $30–48k | $10,920 | $52,198 | 1.8 years |
| $48–75k | $12,679 | $60,606 | 2.1 years |
| $75–110k | $15,901 | $76,007 | 2.6 years |
| $110k+ | $16,762 | $80,122 | 2.7 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.8 years, the average time graduates took (11% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Computer and Information Sciences graduates 4 years after graduating ($62,734) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in GA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $29,218 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Computer and Information Sciences at Georgia colleges
Every Georgia college we cover that reports Computer and Information Sciences graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia Institute of Technology | $150,628 | $21,125 | $12,116 | 94% |
| 2 | Morehouse College | $112,934 | — | $39,013 | 59% |
| 3 | University of West Georgia | $93,769 | $26,823 | $12,786 | 43% |
| 4 | Georgia Southern University | $92,026 | $23,750 | $15,267 | 55% |
| 5 | University of North Georgia | $90,765 | $20,000 | $9,823 | 37% |
| 6 | Georgia State University | $87,020 | $26,000 | $15,931 | 53% |
| 7 | Kennesaw State University | $83,249 | $30,279 | $15,048 | 52% |
| 8 | Augusta University | $83,000 | $26,841 | $13,787 | 49% |
| 9 | Mercer University | $80,937 | — | $23,847 | 70% |
| 10 | Columbus State University | $80,694 | $31,000 | $13,115 | 42% |
| 11 | Valdosta State University | $75,310 | $28,500 | $10,945 | 42% |
| 12 | Clayton State University | $67,899 | $39,458 | $8,365 | 40% |
| 13 | Middle Georgia State University | $62,734 | $25,988 | $12,361 | 25% |
| 14 | Georgia Southwestern State University | $57,043 | — | $12,019 | 41% |
| 15 | Fort Valley State University | $44,881 | $41,000 | $10,338 | 41% |
8 more Georgia colleges offer Computer and Information Sciences but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Computer and Information Sciences graduates
Software developer
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +10.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +15.8% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Computer Systems Analysts
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +7.9% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at Middle Georgia State University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About Middle Georgia State University
- Acceptance rate: 100% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 25% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $40,863
- Full cost breakdown · all 25 majors · overview
Middle Georgia State University Computer and Information Sciences questions
How much do Middle Georgia State University Computer and Information Sciences graduates earn?
Computer and Information Sciences graduates of Middle Georgia State University earn a median $62,734 four years after graduating and $47,825 one year after. The U.S. median for Computer and Information Sciences graduates across 421 colleges is $86,698.
How much debt do Middle Georgia State University Computer and Information Sciences graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Computer and Information Sciences graduates of Middle Georgia State University is $25,988, about 41% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $24,656.
Is Middle Georgia State University a good school for Computer and Information Sciences in Georgia?
On pay, Computer and Information Sciences graduates of Middle Georgia State University earn $62,734 four years out, $20,266 below the median for the same major across 15 Georgia colleges ($83,000) and $23,964 below the U.S. median ($86,698). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Middle Georgia State University rank for Computer and Information Sciences in Georgia?
Of 15 Georgia colleges reporting Computer and Information Sciences graduate earnings, Middle Georgia State University ranks 13th. The highest is Georgia Institute of Technology at $150,628.
What jobs do Computer and Information Sciences graduates get?
A common career is software developer, with a median wage of $120,410 in the Macon-Bibb County, GA area and $135,980 nationally. Others include computer and information systems managers and computer systems analysts.
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Cite this: “Middle Georgia State University Computer and Information Sciences: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/middle-georgia-state-university/majors/computer-and-information-sciences (College Scorecard and BLS data).