Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 52.4%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 52.1%
- Retention Rate
- 77.2%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $53,236
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $23,250
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 24:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 52.3%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $246/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 | $92,632 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | $86,867 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Doctoral | $72,134 | $55,423 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $69,338 | $73,706 |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other. | Master | $66,821 | |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $65,506 | $23,125 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $65,486 | $29,659 |
| Construction Engineering Technologies. | Bachelor | $64,608 | $24,225 |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor | $63,749 | $20,000 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $63,203 | $24,375 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master | $60,523 | $32,598 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $60,399 | $23,125 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $60,162 | $24,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $58,866 | $21,830 |
| Mathematics. | Master | $57,318 |
Outcomes Overview
Georgia Southern graduates earn a median salary of $53,236 within ten years, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 44% with typical student loan debt of $23,250. Monthly loan payments of $246 consume about 5.5% of gross monthly income for median earners. The 94.9% employment rate reflects strong job placement, though the 52.3% loan repayment rate suggests some graduates struggle financially. Many Eagles enter education, business, and healthcare fields throughout Georgia and the Southeast. The university's growing reputation in the region helps with networking opportunities. While graduates avoid crushing debt loads, the moderate earnings and mixed repayment statistics indicate an average return on investment for most students.