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Research and Experiential Learning Labs
We believe that students learn best through a combination of classroom instruction and student-centric learning experiences. We offer research and experiential learning opportunities that infuse learn-by-doing activities where classroom knowledge and theory connects with real-world applications.
Intelligent Critical Cyber-Physical Systems Lab
The ICCPS Research Lab brings together expertise in computing and data science to develop trustworthy and explainable AI, helping complex systems operate more safely, securely, and reliably in the real world.
Computing Systems & Solutions Lab
This lab gives students hands‑on experience designing and optimizing real‑world computing systems while working with Linux, cloud, networking, cybersecurity, IoT, and software development on projects that support UWG instruction and research.
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
Our graduates go on to pursue successful and rewarding careers in computing and information technology. The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) notes that "the median annual wage for computer and information technology occupations was $105,990 in May 2024, which was higher than the median annual wage for all occupations of $49,500."
Possible career paths for graduates include:
- Software Developers
- Web Developers
- Database Administrators
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Data Scientist
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Alumni Spotlight
“Classes are smaller than at some larger universities, so we get a lot of one-on-one attention from our professors. Other schools are often more theoretical. West Georgia focuses on applied computer science, which is what I needed for the kind of career I want to start."
-Tammy Lee, 2018 B.S. in CS alum
