Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 54.3%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 53.7%
- Retention Rate
- 78.4%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $47,384
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $20,903
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 25:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 44.4%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $222/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master | $95,739 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | $95,473 | |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Master | $92,358 | $50,417 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Master | $91,744 | $30,750 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $91,539 | $32,500 |
| Real Estate. | Master | $89,305 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Certificate | $86,129 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Doctoral | $77,401 | |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $69,338 | $21,500 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $68,858 | $79,533 |
| Law. | Doctoral | $67,965 | $72,563 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Master | $66,941 | |
| Taxation. | Master | $64,493 | $39,235 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master | $63,997 | $41,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate | $63,203 | $21,000 |
Outcomes Overview
Georgia State graduates earn a median salary of $47,384 ten years after graduation, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 44% with typical debt loads of $20,903. Monthly loan payments of $222 consume about 5.6% of gross income, which is manageable compared to the recommended 10% threshold. The university's location in downtown Atlanta provides strong access to corporate headquarters, healthcare systems, and government agencies where many graduates find work. With a 92.6% employment rate, Panthers typically enter fields like business, public health, and urban planning. The combination of moderate debt levels, solid earning potential, and Atlanta's robust job market creates a strong return on investment for most graduates.