Computer and Information Sciences at University of West Georgia

West Georgia's computer science program delivers solid starting salaries of nearly $70,000, but the small sample size (fewer than 30 graduates) makes these numbers less reliable than typical program data. What we can see looks promising: graduates earn more than both national and Georgia medians, ranking in the 60th percentile among Georgia tech programs while carrying below-average debt at $26,823. That 0.39 debt-to-earnings ratio is quite manageable—essentially 5 months of gross salary to clear student loans.

The earnings trajectory shows healthy growth, jumping 24% to $86,652 by year four. This puts the program well ahead of Georgia Southern and competitive with Georgia State, though still far behind the premium Georgia Tech commands. Given West Georgia's 49% admission rate and accessible student body (42% on Pell grants), these outcomes represent strong economic mobility potential for students who might not gain admission to Tech.

The caveat here matters: small sample sizes can swing wildly year to year, so one cohort's success doesn't guarantee the next will match it. But if you're looking at affordable Georgia schools and your child doesn't get into Tech or doesn't want to tackle its intensity, West Georgia appears to deliver practical value—decent starting pay with debt that won't dominate your child's early career finances.