Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 62.0%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 61.6%
- Retention Rate
- 84.5%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $58,140
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $22,250
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 16:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 71.0%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $236/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. | Master | $91,744 | $31,600 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master | $67,324 | $26,089 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Master | $66,045 | $32,164 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Bachelor | $62,012 | $20,981 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $61,096 | $24,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $59,726 | $16,584 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $57,318 | $23,219 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master | $55,964 | $27,599 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master | $46,790 | $27,702 |
| Business/Managerial Economics. | Bachelor | $44,468 | |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $44,170 | $20,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master | $44,126 | $27,806 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $43,658 | $22,079 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor | $40,945 | $22,250 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor | $40,140 | $24,616 |
Outcomes Overview
Georgia College graduates earn a median salary of $58,140 ten years after graduation, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 38% based on the typical $22,250 in student loans. Monthly loan payments of $236 consume about 4.9% of graduates' income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The 97.1% employment rate reflects strong job placement in education, business, and healthcare sectors that value liberal arts training. Many graduates leverage their broad-based education to enter Georgia's growing metropolitan markets in Atlanta and Augusta. The combination of moderate debt levels, solid earning potential, and high employment rates delivers a strong return on investment for students seeking a well-rounded education.