Georgia

Colleges in Georgia: what they cost, and what graduates earn

20 Georgia universities with published federal data, teaching about 194,603 students. Median in-state tuition $8,539, median graduate earnings $49,861 ten years after entry.

Median tuition$8,539in-state, before aid
Median earnings$49,86110 yrs after entry
Paying loans down46%national 65%
Median SAT1079where published

Cheapest universities in GeorgiaLowest published in-state tuition.

UniversityIn-stateEarningsDebtRepayingSAT
Georgia Gwinnett College Lawrenceville $4,532 $47,730 $20,076 32% —
Georgia Southwestern State University Americus $5,220 $48,757 $18,851 45% 978
University of North Georgia Dahlonega $5,285 $50,135 $17,750 63% 1106
Albany State University Albany $5,656 $40,674 $25,024 21% —
Kennesaw State University Kennesaw $5,808 $57,552 $23,833 53% 1113
Columbus State University Columbus $5,898 $44,544 $26,000 38% 977
Georgia Southern University Statesboro $6,022 $53,236 $23,250 52% 1053
University of West Georgia Carrollton $6,088 $49,587 $23,970 43% 1032

Highest graduate earnings in GeorgiaMedian pay ten years after entry.

UniversityIn-stateEarningsDebtRepayingSAT
Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta $12,058 $102,772 $21,672 85% 1480
Emory University Atlanta $64,280 $80,137 $18,250 80% 1520
Spelman College Atlanta $31,556 $59,993 $25,000 42% 1220
Mercer University Macon $42,312 $58,354 $24,199 47% 1271
Kennesaw State University Kennesaw $5,808 $57,552 $23,833 53% 1113
Agnes Scott College Decatur $50,604 $56,274 $26,749 56% 1260
Brenau University Gainesville $34,027 $54,003 $27,000 45% 1079
Georgia Southern University Statesboro $6,022 $53,236 $23,250 52% 1053

Fastest debt payback in GeorgiaYears of salary premium needed to clear the median debt.

UniversityIn-stateEarningsDebtRepayingSAT
Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta $12,058 $102,772 $21,672 85% 1480
Emory University Atlanta $64,280 $80,137 $18,250 80% 1520
Spelman College Atlanta $31,556 $59,993 $25,000 42% 1220
Mercer University Macon $42,312 $58,354 $24,199 47% 1271
Kennesaw State University Kennesaw $5,808 $57,552 $23,833 53% 1113
Agnes Scott College Decatur $50,604 $56,274 $26,749 56% 1260
University of North Georgia Dahlonega $5,285 $50,135 $17,750 63% 1106
Georgia Southern University Statesboro $6,022 $53,236 $23,250 52% 1053

Most selective universities in GeorgiaHighest average SAT of admitted students.

UniversityIn-stateEarningsDebtRepayingSAT
Emory University Atlanta $64,280 $80,137 $18,250 80% 1520
Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta $12,058 $102,772 $21,672 85% 1480
Mercer University Macon $42,312 $58,354 $24,199 47% 1271
Agnes Scott College Decatur $50,604 $56,274 $26,749 56% 1260
Spelman College Atlanta $31,556 $59,993 $25,000 42% 1220
Kennesaw State University Kennesaw $5,808 $57,552 $23,833 53% 1113
University of North Georgia Dahlonega $5,285 $50,135 $17,750 63% 1106
Brenau University Gainesville $34,027 $54,003 $27,000 45% 1079

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Every Georgia university we hold data for

Agnes Scott College Albany State University Augusta University Brenau University Columbus State University Emory University Georgia Gwinnett College Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia Southern University Georgia Southwestern State University Georgia State University Kennesaw State University LaGrange College Mercer University South University-Savannah Online Spelman College University of North Georgia University of West Georgia Valdosta State University Young Harris College

Studying in Georgia: common questions

How much does college cost in Georgia?
The median Georgia university charges $8,539 in-state and $21,439 out-of-state, with a full cost of attendance around $26,298. After aid, families under $30,000 pay a median $12,162.
What do graduates of Georgia universities earn?
A median $49,861 ten years after entry, against median debt of $24,084.
Do students in Georgia repay their loans?
46% of borrowers at the median Georgia university are paying their balance down three years after leaving, against 65% nationally.
What SAT score do Georgia universities expect?
The median Georgia university that publishes scores reports an average SAT of 1079. Many are test-optional and publish nothing.
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Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Universities without published figures are not listed.