Best Computer Science Schools Near Atlanta, GA (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Atlanta, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Atlanta has a population of about 499,287. Median household income is $81,938 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 58.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $177,970 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Atlanta

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer computer science programs near Atlanta, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Atlanta city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 Atlanta. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Clark Atlanta University

Atlanta, GA 1.2 miles from Atlanta
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
26.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,712
Avg net price $37,702/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Morehouse College

Atlanta, GA 1.2 miles from Atlanta
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
46.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,889
Avg net price $39,013/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Spelman College

Atlanta, GA 1.4 miles from Atlanta
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
67.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,993
Avg net price $38,967/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus

Atlanta, GA 1.8 miles from Atlanta
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
95.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $102,772
Avg net price $12,116/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 64

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Herzing University-Atlanta

Atlanta, GA 2.1 miles from Atlanta
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
23.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,909
Avg net price $21,679/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 36%
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA 2.2 miles from Atlanta
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,384
Avg net price $15,931/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 133

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Atlanta Metropolitan State College

Atlanta, GA 3.9 miles from Atlanta
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
32.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 18%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,252
Avg net price $5,258/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 41%
  • Programs offered: 10

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Emory University

Atlanta, GA 5.9 miles from Atlanta
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
83.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 92%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $80,137
Avg net price $22,585/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 112

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia computer science page.

Computer Science Wages Near Atlanta

Atlanta is part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area (BLS area code 12060). 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 $132,960 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $132,827
Computer Systems Analyst $119,090 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $118,971
Computer Network Architect $133,890 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $133,756
Database Administrator $110,950 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $110,839
Database Architect $139,500 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $139,361
Information Security Analyst $131,490 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $131,359
Computer Network Support Specialist $81,720 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $81,638
Computer User Support Specialist $62,110 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $62,048
Web Developer $93,590 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $93,497
Web and Digital Interface Designer $118,190 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $118,072
Computer and Information Systems Manager $177,970 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $177,792

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.

Atlanta at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 499,287 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $81,938 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 58.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 100.1 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Fulton County 28,415 workers, 4,204 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Atlanta, GA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Atlanta. The closest is Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, GA (1.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Herzing University-Atlanta (2.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles near Atlanta?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Atlanta are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($177,970), Database Architect ($139,500), 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 East Point instead of Atlanta?

East Point, GA is 7.0 miles from Atlanta 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.

Is Atlanta an affordable place to study computer science?

Atlanta’s median household income of $81,938 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Atlanta while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Georgia public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

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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Other Programs Available in Atlanta

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Atlanta:

Data verified: September 6, 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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