Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 87.6%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 87.2%
- Retention Rate
- 94.5%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $68,726
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $18,500
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 17:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 68.0%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $196/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Master | $122,038 | |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Doctoral | $120,325 | $129,546 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $111,283 | $62,722 |
| Marketing. | Master | $81,333 | |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. | Master | $78,971 | $45,255 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Doctoral | $77,144 | $85,723 |
| Public Health. | Doctoral | $76,460 | |
| Veterinary Medicine. | Doctoral | $76,190 | $140,312 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | $71,015 | $67,427 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $70,456 | $20,495 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Doctoral | $69,338 | |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor | $68,778 | $17,261 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Doctoral | $68,219 | $78,462 |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor | $67,164 | $17,278 |
| Agricultural Engineering. | Bachelor | $64,791 |
Outcomes Overview
UGA graduates earn a median of $68,726 ten years after graduation, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 27% with typical debt loads of $18,500. Monthly loan payments of $196 represent just 3.4% of median monthly income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The 95.4% employment rate reflects strong demand for Bulldogs across Georgia's thriving business corridor and beyond. Alumni dominate fields from media and entertainment to agriculture and politics, leveraging the university's extensive network throughout the Southeast. With 68% of borrowers successfully repaying loans and earnings that outpace the cost of attendance, UGA delivers a strong return on investment for most graduates.