Compare 15 Informatics. programs in Georgia. Average earnings: $72,987.
The highest-earning Informatics program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $98K earnings gap across 15 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand. Georgia's Informatics graduates earn between $29,685 and $127,253—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus leads with Informatics graduates earning $127,253, well above the state average of $72,987. But the story extends beyond Georgia Tech—Spelman College delivers $98,692 in earnings while University of West Georgia produces graduates earning $86,652, proving that multiple programs compete at high levels.
Highest program earnings: $127,253
Strong outcomes ($83,106) with 89.6% acceptance
2.8% payment burden | Excellent
7.7% family burden | Excellent
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $127,253 | 706 | $21,672 | Excellent | $32,216 | Excellent | |
| #2 | Spelman CollegePrivate | $98,692 | 16 | $25,000 | Excellent | $109,807 | High |
| #3 | $86,652 | 16 | $23,970 | Excellent | $15,047 | Good | |
| #4 | $83,106 | 79 | $23,250 | Excellent | $16,000 | Good | |
| #5 | $79,847 | 219 | $23,833 | Excellent | $19,000 | Good | |
| #6 | Georgia State UniversityPublic | $79,310 | 263 | $20,903 | Excellent | $14,837 | Good |
| #7 | Augusta UniversityPublic | $73,031 | 43 | $20,500 | Excellent | $15,568 | Good |
| #8 | $71,120 | 60 | $17,750 | Excellent | $12,100 | Good | |
| #9 | $69,829 | 65 | $26,000 | Excellent | $13,815 | Manageable | |
| #10 | $68,221 | 32 | $24,779 | Excellent | $19,136 | Manageable | |
| #11 | Georgia Gwinnett CollegePublic | $67,572 | 136 | $20,076 | Excellent | $11,267 | Good |
| #12 | $63,148 | 113 | $19,000 | Excellent | $16,219 | Manageable | |
| #13 | Clayton State UniversityPublic | $57,964 | 29 | $25,706 | Good | $12,973 | Manageable |
| #14 | Mercer UniversityPrivate | $39,369 | 5 | $24,199 | Challenging | $20,000 | High |
| #15 | $29,685 | 14 | $31,000 | High | $17,705 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
