Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 34.7%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 29.1%
- Retention Rate
- 69.2%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $34,996
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $16,750
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 23:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 44.1%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $178/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate | $56,999 | $14,753 |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services. | Bachelor | $42,123 | $20,500 |
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, Other. | Bachelor | $41,565 | $20,215 |
| Forestry. | Bachelor | $36,668 | $20,065 |
| Business/Managerial Economics. | Bachelor | $32,569 | |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Certificate | $31,133 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor | $28,960 | |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor | $25,658 | $20,924 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate | $20,388 | $12,000 |
Outcomes Overview
ABAC graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of $16,750, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.48 against their $34,996 median salary. Monthly loan payments of $178 consume about 6% of gross income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The college's agricultural focus channels graduates into farming, veterinary services, and agribusiness careers where hands-on skills matter more than prestige. With a 95.7% employment rate, job placement is strong in rural Georgia's agricultural economy. However, the relatively low median earnings reflect the regional job market and industry pay scales. For students committed to agricultural careers in Georgia, ABAC offers a strong return on investment.