by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how UGA ranks among other schools offering degrees in compsci.
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UGA was ranked #49 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for compsci majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Georgia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Georgia handed out 292 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 256 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 60 students received their master’s degree in compsci from UGA. This makes it the #56 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in compsci in 2022, making the school the #66 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of compsci students who receive their bachelor's degree at UGA is $79,546. This is higher than $70,400, which is the national median for all compsci bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UGA, compsci students borrow a median amount of $26,952 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all compsci bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,376.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the compsci program at UGA is $304 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UGA was $8,555 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $2,909 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,790 | $28,830 |
| Fees | $1,390 | $1,390 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,002 | $1,002 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,246 | $11,246 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,678 | $4,678 |
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Of the 292 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Computer Science from UGA in 2021-2022, 76% were men and 24% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a bachelor's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 98 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 118 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 19 |
UGA does not offer an online option for its compsci bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UGA Online Learning page.
The compsci program at UGA awarded 38 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 82% of these degrees went to men with the other 18% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a master's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 30 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at University of Georgia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 63 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 33 |
| Information Technology | 1 |
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