Best Online Computer Science Programs in Griffin, GA (2026)

Griffin, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Griffin has a population of about 23,650. Median household income is $44,021 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.5% 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 Griffin

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer computer science programs near Griffin, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Griffin 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 Griffin. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Southern Crescent Technical College

Griffin, GA 1.2 miles from Griffin BOC Score 54.3
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,104
Avg net price $5,661/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 120

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Computer Science Wages Near Griffin

Griffin 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer$132,960Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$132,827
Computer Systems Analyst$119,090Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$118,971
Computer Network Architect$133,890Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$133,756
Database Administrator$110,950Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$110,839
Database Architect$139,500Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$139,361
Information Security Analyst$131,490Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$131,359
Computer Network Support Specialist$81,720Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$81,638
Computer User Support Specialist$62,110Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$62,048
Web Developer$93,590Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$93,497
Web and Digital Interface Designer$118,190Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$118,072
Computer and Information Systems Manager$177,970Atlanta-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.


Griffin at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population23,650Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$44,021Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+16.5%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 Spalding County52 workers, 16 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Accredited schools offering computer science programs near Griffin are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Griffin 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 McDonough instead of Griffin?

McDonough, GA is 15.4 miles from Griffin 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 Griffin an affordable place to study computer science?

Griffin’s median household income of $44,021 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Griffin 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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Data verified: July 23, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.