Computer Science Schools
In Atlanta, Georgia
In Atlanta, there are 4 computer science schools where computer science faculty can find employment. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in computer science in the city of Atlanta, which encompasses computer science training at the following levels:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science
- Masters degree in Computer Science
- PhD degree in Computer Science
Statistics
Professional Trends
Atlanta Vs. Georgia Computer Science Employment
| Atlanta | 10,390 |
| Georgia | 55,630 |
Exactly 10,390 of Georgia's 13,870 computer science professionals work in Atlanta. The number of computer science professionals in Atlanta has shrunk by 73% from 2006 to 2010. As the employment for computer science professionals in Atlanta has decreased, overall employment in Atlanta has increased.
Atlanta Vs. Georgia Computer Science employment growth
| 51,100 | 50,840 | 55,850 | 56,930 | 13,870 |
| 39,180 | 40,020 | 44,070 | 45,270 | 10,390 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Georgia
- Dark Yellow: Atlanta
Computer Science VS. All professions salaries in Atlanta
| $64,548 | $67,724 | $72,722 | $72,994 | $75,133 |
| $40,930 | $42,170 | $44,170 | $45,520 | $46,440 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Computer Science in Atlanta
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Atlanta
As the number of computer science professionals in Atlanta has shrunk, salaries for computer science professionals have increased. Atlanta computer science professionals made $75,133 per year, on average, in 2010. Computer science professionals in Atlanta made a yearly average salary of $64,548, four years earlier in 2006. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Atlanta.
Salary percentiles for Computer science professionals in Atlanta
10th percentile |
$40,503 |
25th percentile |
$51,757 |
50th percentile |
$69,877 |
75th percentile |
$91,290 |
90th percentile |
$87,785 |
Computer science professionals in Atlanta make a median yearly salary of $69,877. The 10% of computer science professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $40,503 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $87,785 per year.
Average Salaries for Computer science professionals and related professions in Atlanta
Computer Forensics |
$50,610 |
Computer Science |
$75,133 |
Computer Programming |
$76,330 |
Computer Engineering |
$98,365 |
Information Technology |
$105,450 |
Information Systems |
$119,460 |
On average computer science professional salaries in Atlanta are lower than salaries earned by their professional counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Computer Science schools in Atlanta
There are 4 accredited computer science schools in the city. Many of Atlanta's computer science professionals are graduates of one of these schools.
Computer Science Programs Offered In Atlanta
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
4 |
master |
5 |
doctor |
2 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 11 |
Atlanta's computer science schools offer 11 computer science degree and certificate programs.
Student Completed Computer Science Degrees In Atlanta
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
46 |
master |
75 |
doctor |
12 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 133 |
In 2010 approximately 133 students completed computer science courses.