# Georgia Institute of Technology: Computer and Information Sciences (bachelor's)

Atlanta, GA. IPEDS 139755, CIP 11.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/georgia-institute-of-technology-main-campus/majors/computer-and-information-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $105,137
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $150,628 (U.S. median for this major: $86,698 across 421 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,125 (U.S. median $24,656)
- Rank in GA: 1 of 15 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the GA median for this major (15 colleges, $83,000): +$67,628
- Versus the U.S. median: +$63,930

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.4 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $150,628 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 | $7,666 | $33,730 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $7,209 | $31,720 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $10,818 | $47,599 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $15,088 | $66,387 | under 1 year |
| 110k+ | $17,396 | $76,542 | under 1 year |

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

## Computer and Information Sciences at GA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Institute of Technology | $150,628 | $21,125 | $12,116 | 94% |
| Morehouse College | $112,934 | not reported | $39,013 | 59% |
| University of West Georgia | $93,769 | $26,823 | $12,786 | 44% |
| Georgia Southern University | $92,026 | $23,750 | $15,267 | 55% |
| University of North Georgia | $90,765 | $20,000 | $9,823 | 37% |
| Georgia State University | $87,020 | $26,000 | $15,931 | 53% |
| Kennesaw State University | $83,249 | $30,279 | $15,048 | 52% |
| Augusta University | $83,000 | $26,841 | $13,787 | 49% |
| Mercer University | $80,937 | not reported | $23,847 | 70% |
| Columbus State University | $80,694 | $31,000 | $13,115 | 42% |
| Valdosta State University | $75,310 | $28,500 | $10,945 | 42% |
| Clayton State University | $67,899 | $39,458 | $8,365 | 40% |
| Middle Georgia State University | $62,734 | $25,988 | $12,361 | 25% |
| Georgia Southwestern State University | $57,043 | not reported | $12,019 | 41% |
| Fort Valley State University | $44,881 | $41,000 | $10,338 | 41% |

## Careers
- Software developer (SOC 15-1252): median wage $132,960 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, $131,010 GA, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $177,970 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, $173,940 GA, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Computer Systems Analysts (SOC 15-1211): median wage $119,090 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, $106,240 GA, $105,850 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.9% 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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