# Georgia College & State University: Information Technology (bachelor's)

Milledgeville, GA. IPEDS 139861, CIP 11.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/georgia-college-and-state-university/majors/information-technology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $67,455
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $97,653 (U.S. median for this major: $85,477 across 83 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,740 (U.S. median $26,917)
- Rank in GA: 1 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the GA median for this major (3 colleges, $95,958): +$1,695
- Versus the U.S. median: +$12,176

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.2 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $97,653 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 | 1.5 years |

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

## Information Technology at GA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia College & State University | $97,653 | $20,740 | $20,686 | 64% |
| Kennesaw State University | $95,958 | $27,803 | $15,048 | 52% |
| Herzing University-Atlanta | $70,624 | $41,837 | $21,679 | 14% |

## Careers
- Network / systems administrator (SOC 15-1244): median wage not reported metro, $97,170 GA, $99,130 U.S.; U.S. jobs -4.1% by 2035
- Project Management Specialists (SOC 13-1082): median wage not reported metro, $102,140 GA, $102,320 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.7% 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

## 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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