University of Georgia
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Online programsYes
Best Online Computer Science Programs in Athens, GA (2026)
Athens, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $3,172 to $18,033 per year for indexed programs. Athens has a population of about 137,582. In Georgia, the top-earning computer science-related role is Database Architect at a median $139,500 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Computer Science Schools to Athens
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Athens. Distances are calculated from Athens city center.
How We Rank Schools
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:
- Graduation rate 30%
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
- Average net price (lower is better) 20%
- Retention rate 15%
- Fully online availability 10%
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Athens. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Athens Technical College
Published tuition$3,172 - $13,425
Online programsYes
Lanier Technical College
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Online programsYes
Georgia Gwinnett College
Published tuition$4,458 - $18,033
Online programsYes
Gwinnett Technical College
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Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia computer science page.
Computer Science Wages Near Athens
Athens is part of the Athens-Clarke County, GA metro area (BLS area code 12020). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Georgia statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developer | $106,870 | Athens-Clarke County, GA | $114,544 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $65,410 | Athens-Clarke County, GA | $70,107 |
| Computer Network Architect | $133,890 | GA statewide | $143,505 |
| Database Administrator | $91,360 | Athens-Clarke County, GA | $97,921 |
| Database Architect | $139,500 | GA statewide | $149,518 |
| Information Security Analyst | $128,970 | GA statewide | $138,232 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $75,550 | Athens-Clarke County, GA | $80,975 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $51,810 | Athens-Clarke County, GA | $55,531 |
| Web Developer | $90,340 | GA statewide | $96,827 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designer | $52,360 | Athens-Clarke County, GA | $56,120 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $137,570 | Athens-Clarke County, GA | $147,449 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Athens at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 93.3 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Computer Science-related employment in Clarke County | 262 workers, 48 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Athens-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs
- Winder, GA – 20.4 mi away (42,330 pop)
- Gainesville, GA – 35.3 mi away (154,859 pop)
- Lawrenceville, GA – 35.8 mi away (30,782 pop)
- Sugar Hill, GA – 40.8 mi away (22,197 pop)
- Duluth, GA – 44.9 mi away (29,331 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited computer science schools are near Athens, GA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Athens. The closest is University of Georgia in Athens, GA (0.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Gwinnett Technical College (40.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying computer science roles near Athens?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Athens are: Database Architect ($139,500), Computer and Information Systems Manager ($137,570), Computer Network Architect ($133,890). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Georgia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Winder instead of Athens?
Winder, GA is 20.4 miles from Athens and has its own set of local computer science programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Data verified: June 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.
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