Computer and Information Sciences at Georgia Gwinnett College

Georgia's computer science programs show a 2-to-1 gap between top-tier outcomes like Georgia Tech's $105,000 and the $61,000-$68,000 range where comparable programs typically land. Georgia Gwinnett College's trajectory—estimated at $61,000 initially, climbing to $67,500 by year four—mirrors what you'd expect from mid-tier state programs serving a heavily Pell-eligible student body. That's solid middle-of-the-pack performance, not exceptional but far from problematic.

The debt picture looks manageable based on peer programs in Georgia. An estimated $26,800 against first-year earnings around $61,000 produces a 0.44 ratio that's below the concerning 1.0 threshold where debt starts overwhelming income. Similar Bachelor's programs in Georgia typically see slightly higher debt loads (around $27,700), so this estimate suggests competitiveness on cost. The four-year earnings bump to $67,500 should make repayment straightforward on standard plans.

What you're buying here is access—a 96% admission rate at a public institution where half the students qualify for Pell grants. You won't get Georgia Tech outcomes, but if your child can complete the degree and land that typical first tech job, the economics work. The real question is whether they'll thrive in this environment versus paying more elsewhere for potentially stronger placement networks.