Best Value Management Information Systems and Services Colleges in Georgia

Management Information Systems graduates in Georgia face a dramatic earnings spread, from $37,593 at Albany State to $68,778 at the University of Georgia. This $31,000 gap reflects the state's tech boom centered in Atlanta, where major corporations like Delta, Coca-Cola, and Home Depot demand skilled IT professionals. Dalton State offers the lowest net price at $4,694, while UGA commands nearly triple that cost but delivers the highest graduate salaries. The HOPE Scholarship makes public options particularly attractive for Georgia residents maintaining strong GPAs.

Programs

$4,694 – $16,531

Net Price Range

$50,473

Avg. Program Earnings

42.6%

Avg. Graduation Rate

9 Management Information Systems and Services Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	Program Earnings	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Dalton State College Dalton, Georgia	$4,694	$42,682	$3,283	29.6%
2	University of Georgia Athens, Georgia	$13,816	$68,778	$11,180	87.2%	42.6%
3	Augusta University Augusta, Georgia	$13,347	$52,107	$8,122	48.6%	85.5%
4	Georgia Southern University Statesboro, Georgia	$16,531	$63,749	$5,905	52.1%	88.9%
5	Albany State University Albany, Georgia	$14,251	$37,593	$5,934	22.8%
6	University of West Georgia Carrollton, Georgia	$15,450	$37,928	$5,971	42.7%	80.1%
7	Columbus State University Columbus, Georgia	$11,889		$5,751	41.7%	87.8%
8	Paine College Augusta, Georgia	$15,074		$14,596	21.7%	51.5%
9	Shorter University Rome, Georgia	$16,286		$24,044	37.1%	97.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the huge salary difference between Georgia MIS programs?

University of Georgia graduates earn $68,778 compared to $37,593 at Albany State, a $31,185 gap. UGA's 87% graduation rate and access to Atlanta's corporate recruiting pipeline contribute to higher starting salaries, while regional schools serve more local markets with different pay scales.

How much do graduation rates vary across Georgia's MIS programs?

Graduation rates range from 22% at Albany State to 87% at the University of Georgia. Dalton State sits at 30% despite its low $4,694 net cost, while Georgia Southern achieves a solid 52% rate with strong earnings of $63,749.

Is the University of Georgia worth its higher cost for MIS students?

UGA costs $13,816 net but produces graduates earning $68,778 annually with only $17,261 in debt. The return on investment appears strong given Atlanta's tech job market and UGA's 42% acceptance rate ensuring selective admissions standards.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.