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State Overview

Colleges in Georgia: 47 Ranked by Earnings, Tuition & Graduation Rate

Every college in Georgia with verified College Scorecard data, ranked three ways below: by graduate earnings, by in-state tuition and by graduation rate. 55 institutions in total.

Institutions

55

Avg In-State Tuition

$18,658

Avg Out-of-State

$23,177

Avg Earnings

$41,583

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Quick answer

According to College Scorecard data on CollegeFactbook.com, Georgia has 55 degree-granting colleges and universities with average in-state tuition of $18,658 and average graduate earnings of $41,583 ten years after entry.

State Overview

Georgia's higher education landscape includes 55 institutions. The average in-state tuition is $18,658.15, while the average out-of-state tuition is $23,177.33. These figures represent the costs for students attending colleges and universities within the state and those coming from other states, respectively.

Graduates from Georgia institutions earn an average of $41,582.75. This average reflects the earning potential of individuals after completing their education at these institutions.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Schools by Type

University of Georgia logo

University of Georgia

PUBLIC

Athens, GA

Tuition

$11,180

Avg Earnings

$57,565

Acceptance

37%
Kennesaw State University logo

Kennesaw State University

PUBLIC

Kennesaw, GA

Tuition

$5,786

Avg Earnings

$47,863

Acceptance

69%
Georgia State University logo

Georgia State University

PUBLIC

Atlanta, GA

Tuition

$8,478

Avg Earnings

$37,844

Acceptance

62%
Georgia Southern University logo

Georgia Southern University

PUBLIC

Statesboro, GA

Tuition

$5,905

Avg Earnings

$44,423

Acceptance

90%
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus logo

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus

PUBLIC

Atlanta, GA

Tuition

$11,764

Avg Earnings

$89,432

Acceptance

17%
Augusta University logo

Augusta University

PUBLIC

Augusta, GA

Tuition

$8,122

Avg Earnings

$45,037

Acceptance

89%
Georgia College & State University logo

Georgia College & State University

PUBLIC

Milledgeville, GA

Tuition

$8,998

Avg Earnings

$50,644

Acceptance

88%
Valdosta State University logo

Valdosta State University

PUBLIC

Valdosta, GA

Tuition

$6,007

Avg Earnings

$39,416

Acceptance

84%
Albany State University logo

Albany State University

PUBLIC

Albany, GA

Tuition

$5,934

Avg Earnings

$35,579
University of North Georgia logo

University of North Georgia

PUBLIC

Dahlonega, GA

Tuition

$5,009

Avg Earnings

$43,085

Acceptance

72%
Columbus State University logo

Columbus State University

PUBLIC

Columbus, GA

Tuition

$5,751

Avg Earnings

$39,190

Acceptance

99%
University of West Georgia logo

University of West Georgia

PUBLIC

Carrollton, GA

Tuition

$5,971

Avg Earnings

$41,000

Acceptance

49%
Fort Valley State University logo

Fort Valley State University

PUBLIC

Fort Valley, GA

Tuition

$5,392

Avg Earnings

$28,649

Acceptance

63%

Middle Georgia State University

PUBLIC

Macon, GA

Tuition

$4,432

Avg Earnings

$39,624

Acceptance

100%
Clayton State University logo

Clayton State University

PUBLIC

Morrow, GA

Tuition

$5,068

Avg Earnings

$41,633

Acceptance

71%
Georgia Gwinnett College logo

Georgia Gwinnett College

PUBLIC

Lawrenceville, GA

Tuition

$4,458

Avg Earnings

$36,756

Acceptance

96%
Georgia Southwestern State University logo

Georgia Southwestern State University

PUBLIC

Americus, GA

Tuition

$4,980

Avg Earnings

$42,047

Acceptance

77%
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College logo

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

PUBLIC

Tifton, GA

Tuition

$3,195

Avg Earnings

$35,495

Acceptance

77%
College of Coastal Georgia logo

College of Coastal Georgia

PUBLIC

Brunswick, GA

Tuition

$3,483

Avg Earnings

$35,382

Acceptance

99%

Popular Majors in Georgia

Business Administration, Management and Operations

6,546 graduates

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

6,090 graduates

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

4,231 graduates

Computer and Information Sciences, General

3,988 graduates

Biology, General

3,404 graduates

Psychology, General

3,210 graduates

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

2,607 graduates

Accounting and Related Services

1,969 graduates

Health and Physical Education/Fitness

1,802 graduates

Marketing

1,767 graduates

Business/Commerce, General

1,732 graduates

Criminal Justice and Corrections

1,634 graduates
Business Administration, Management and Operations Salary Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Salary Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Salary

Cost Comparison

GA Avg In-State $18,658
GA Avg Out-of-State $23,177

Cost Analysis

Georgia's average in-state tuition of $18,658 compares to an average out-of-state tuition of $23,177. The average graduate from a Georgia institution earns $41,583 within 5 years of graduation.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 55 colleges and universities in Georgia, including public, private non-profit, and for-profit institutions.

Best Colleges in Georgia, Ranked by Data

Three orderings of the same 47 colleges, straight from College Scorecard: who earns most after graduating, who charges least in-state, and who graduates the largest share. No editorial weighting.

Best colleges in Georgia by graduate earnings

  1. 1 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus $89,432 median, 5 yrs · Atlanta
  2. 2 Chamberlain University-Georgia $84,533 median, 5 yrs · Sandy Springs
  3. 3 Emory University $74,980 median, 5 yrs · Atlanta
  4. 4 University of Georgia $57,565 median, 5 yrs · Athens
  5. 5 Georgia College & State University $50,644 median, 5 yrs · Milledgeville
  6. 6 Mercer University $50,231 median, 5 yrs · Macon
  7. 7 Kennesaw State University $47,863 median, 5 yrs · Kennesaw
  8. 8 LaGrange College $46,599 median, 5 yrs · Lagrange
  9. 9 Spelman College $45,676 median, 5 yrs · Atlanta
  10. 10 Thomas University $45,305 median, 5 yrs · Thomasville

Cheapest colleges in Georgia by in-state tuition

  1. 1 Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College $3,195 / year · Tifton
  2. 2 College of Coastal Georgia $3,483 / year · Brunswick
  3. 3 Middle Georgia State University $4,432 / year · Macon
  4. 4 Georgia Gwinnett College $4,458 / year · Lawrenceville
  5. 5 Georgia Southwestern State University $4,980 / year · Americus
  6. 6 University of North Georgia $5,009 / year · Dahlonega
  7. 7 Clayton State University $5,068 / year · Morrow
  8. 8 Fort Valley State University $5,392 / year · Fort Valley
  9. 9 Columbus State University $5,751 / year · Columbus
  10. 10 Kennesaw State University $5,786 / year · Kennesaw

Best colleges in Georgia by graduation rate

  1. 1 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 92 % graduate · Atlanta
  2. 2 Emory University 91 % graduate · Atlanta
  3. 3 University of Georgia 88 % graduate · Athens
  4. 4 Spelman College 75 % graduate · Atlanta
  5. 5 Agnes Scott College 74 % graduate · Decatur
  6. 6 Mercer University 74 % graduate · Macon
  7. 7 Covenant College 73 % graduate · Lookout Mountain
  8. 8 Savannah College of Art and Design 72 % graduate · Savannah
  9. 9 Berry College 69 % graduate · Mount Berry
  10. 10 Georgia College & State University 62 % graduate · Milledgeville

National rankings: highest earning · most affordable · best graduation rate · best ROI.