# Georgia College & State University: Computer Science (bachelor's)

Milledgeville, GA. IPEDS 139861, CIP 11.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/georgia-college-and-state-university/majors/computer-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $76,971
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $96,335 (U.S. median for this major: $100,157 across 339 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,219 (U.S. median $23,365)
- Rank in GA: 5 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the GA median for this major (6 colleges, $98,532): -$2,197
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,822

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.2 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $96,335 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in GA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,396 | $64,663 | 1.0 years |
| 30-48k | $16,772 | $70,442 | 1.1 years |
| 48-75k | $19,179 | $80,552 | 1.3 years |
| 75-110k | $22,294 | $93,635 | 1.5 years |
| 110k+ | $23,216 | $97,507 | 1.6 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Computer Science at GA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emory University | $159,541 | $15,250 | $22,585 | 91% |
| University of Georgia | $107,397 | $22,500 | $13,936 | 90% |
| Georgia State University | $100,582 | $22,500 | $15,931 | 53% |
| Kennesaw State University | $96,481 | $23,000 | $15,048 | 52% |
| Georgia College & State University | $96,335 | $23,219 | $20,686 | 64% |
| Clayton State University | $94,876 | $31,000 | $8,365 | 40% |

## Careers
- Software developer (SOC 15-1252): median wage not reported metro, $131,010 GA, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage not reported metro, $173,940 GA, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage not reported metro, $104,340 GA, $120,230 U.S.; U.S. jobs 34.6% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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