Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 24.7%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 25.6%
- Retention Rate
- 60.9%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $40,863
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $19,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 18:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 33.3%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $201/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. | Bachelor | $59,543 | $16,425 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate | $57,477 | $17,699 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies. | Associate | $48,041 | |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Bachelor | $47,650 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate | $47,260 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $46,869 | $21,422 |
| Air Transportation. | Bachelor | $39,369 | $19,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $38,485 | $23,000 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate | $37,568 | |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor | $37,208 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor | $34,399 | $22,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor | $29,995 | $26,474 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Bachelor | $29,685 | $27,225 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy. | Bachelor | $28,598 | $27,000 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. | Bachelor | $26,353 | $24,750 |
Outcomes Overview
Middle Georgia State graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of $19,000 against median earnings of $40,863 after ten years. This creates a manageable debt-to-income ratio of 46%, well below the recommended 50% threshold. Monthly loan payments of $201 consume about 6% of typical graduate income. The university's strong ties to healthcare, education, and business sectors in central Georgia help explain the solid 94.1% employment rate. Many graduates find work in Macon's growing medical district or pursue teaching careers throughout the state. With relatively low debt burdens and steady middle-class earning potential, Middle Georgia State delivers an average return on investment for students seeking practical career preparation.