Best colleges for computer science in Georgia

    Georgia Institute of Technology ranks first in Georgia for computer science value (#12 nationally, value score 88.1): graduates earn $150,628 4 years after the bachelor's degree, and the average net price is $12,028 a year.

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition · Source: College Scorecard field of study, reporting year 2025 · 12 Georgia colleges ranked · Updated November 4, 2026

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    Best computer science colleges in Georgia

    Georgia Institute of Technology ranks first in Georgia for computer science value (#12 nationally, value score 88.1): graduates earn $150,628 4 years after the bachelor's degree, and the average net price is $12,028 a year. 12 Georgia colleges qualify. At the median one, computer science graduates earn $91,396 and the average net price is $13,911 a year.

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard field of study, 2025

    What the data shows

    Key findings

    • 12 Georgia colleges qualify. At the median one, computer science graduates earn $91,396 and the average net price is $13,911 a year.
    • The highest computer science earnings in the state are at Emory University ($159,541), ranked #2 in the state once cost, debt and graduation rate count.
    • The lowest average net price among them is at Clayton State University: $8,868 a year.
    Median earnings
    $91,396
    National: $97,375
    Median net price
    $13,911
    National: $16,804
    Median federal debt
    $21,520
    computer science graduates
    Public colleges
    11 of 12
    in this list

    12 colleges

    The Georgia ranking

    Ordered by the national value score; the national rank is shown with each college. Earnings are medians 4 years after the bachelor's degree.

    1. Rank in Georgia 1

      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Atlanta, GA · Public · #12 nationally

      88.1Value
      Earnings
      $150,628
      Net price
      $12,028
      Federal debt
      $19,375
      Graduation rate
      94%
    2. Rank in Georgia 2

      Emory University

      Atlanta, GA · Private nonprofit · #21 nationally

      83.4Value
      Earnings
      $159,541
      Net price
      $16,754
      Federal debt
      $12,000
      Graduation rate
      91%
    3. Rank in Georgia 3

      University of Georgia

      Athens, GA · Public · #62 nationally

      72.0Value
      Earnings
      $107,397
      Net price
      $13,636
      Federal debt
      $17,620
      Graduation rate
      89%
    4. Rank in Georgia 4

      Georgia State University

      Atlanta, GA · Public · #172 nationally

      57.7Value
      Earnings
      $100,582
      Net price
      $12,365
      Federal debt
      $18,250
      Graduation rate
      51%
    5. Rank in Georgia 5

      University of North Georgia

      Dahlonega, GA · Public · #256 nationally

      46.8Value
      Earnings
      $90,765
      Net price
      $14,185
      Federal debt
      $14,491
      Graduation rate
      38%
    6. Rank in Georgia 6

      Kennesaw State University

      Kennesaw, GA · Public · #282 nationally

      42.9Value
      Earnings
      $96,481
      Net price
      $16,325
      Federal debt
      $22,000
      Graduation rate
      50%
    7. Rank in Georgia 7

      Georgia Southern University

      Statesboro, GA · Public · #310 nationally

      39.6Value
      Earnings
      $92,026
      Net price
      $16,785
      Federal debt
      $21,634
      Graduation rate
      54%
    8. Rank in Georgia 8

      Augusta University

      Augusta, GA · Public · #370 nationally

      32.1Value
      Earnings
      $83,000
      Net price
      $14,863
      Federal debt
      $21,979
      Graduation rate
      50%
    9. Rank in Georgia 9

      Valdosta State University

      Valdosta, GA · Public · #393 nationally

      30.1Value
      Earnings
      $75,310
      Net price
      $10,804
      Federal debt
      $21,406
      Graduation rate
      45%
    10. Rank in Georgia 10

      Clayton State University

      Morrow, GA · Public · #423 nationally

      25.6Value
      Earnings
      $67,899
      Net price
      $8,868
      Federal debt
      $27,750
      Graduation rate
      38%
    11. Rank in Georgia 11

      Columbus State University

      Columbus, GA · Public · #429 nationally

      24.5Value
      Earnings
      $80,694
      Net price
      $15,711
      Federal debt
      $27,750
      Graduation rate
      42%
    12. Rank in Georgia 12

      Middle Georgia State University

      Macon, GA · Public · #441 nationally

      22.2Value
      Earnings
      $62,734
      Net price
      $11,448
      Federal debt
      $21,875
      Graduation rate
      26%

    Method: the same value score as the national computer science ranking (earnings, debt relative to earnings, average net price and graduation rate, each a national percentile). Data: College Scorecard, reporting year 2025; 2026–27 edition, verified Nov 2026.

    Questions about computer science colleges in Georgia

    What are the best colleges for computer science in Georgia?

    By CollegesRef value score, the top 3 Georgia colleges for computer science are Georgia Institute of Technology (value score 88.1), Emory University (value score 83.4) and University of Georgia (value score 72). The score weighs graduate earnings, debt relative to earnings, average net price and graduation rate.

    Which Georgia college has the highest earnings for computer science graduates?

    Emory University: its computer science graduates have median earnings of $159,541 4 years after the bachelor's degree.

    What is the most affordable computer science college in Georgia on this list?

    Clayton State University has the lowest average net price of the ranked Georgia colleges, $8,868 a year after grants. A family's own price depends on income and aid.

    How many Georgia colleges are ranked for computer science?

    12 Georgia colleges have a computer science bachelor's program with enough graduates and reported earnings, plus a published net price and graduation rate. Ranks shown are national; the state rank is their order within Georgia.