Georgia Colleges

#1

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia

There are 29,765 undergraduates at UGA, of which 27,888 are full-time, and there are 39,147 students altogether. UGA has a freshman retention rate of 94%, which is a good sign that once students arrive at the school, they want to stay.

23% of UGA students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,778 a year.

Students who graduate from UGA with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $57,565 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#2

Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus

Atlanta, Georgia

There are 16,561 undergraduates at Georgia Tech, of which 14,485 are full-time, and there are 39,771 students altogether. Georgia Tech has a freshman retention rate of 98%, which is a good sign that once students arrive at the school, they want to stay.

22% of Georgia Tech students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $7,027 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Georgia Tech is $89,432.

#3

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia

The total student population at Georgia State University is 36,360, of which 28,787 students are undergraduates and of those, 22,356 are full-time. It takes the average Georgia State undergraduate about 4.6 years to complete their degree.

42% of Georgia State students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,857 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $37,844 during the early-career years.

#4

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, Georgia

There are 37,390 undergraduates at KSU Georgia, of which 27,688 are full-time, and there are 41,181 students altogether. For undergraduates at KSU Georgia, the average graduation time is 4.8 years.

40% of KSU Georgia students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,153 a year.

Students who graduate from KSU Georgia with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $47,863 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#5

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, Georgia

There are 26,949 students at GaSou in total, 23,469 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 19,453 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at GaSou is 4.6 years.

Approximately 52% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,469 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $44,423 during the early-career years.

#6

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia

There are 13,997 students at Emory in total, 7,010 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 6,814 are full-time. For undergraduates at Emory, the average graduation time is 4.1 years.

Roughly 22% of students at Emory take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $7,280 a year.

Students who graduate from Emory with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $74,980 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#7

Savannah College of Art and Design

Savannah, Georgia

There are 11,679 undergraduates at SCAD, of which 9,126 are full-time, and there are 14,265 students altogether. For undergraduates at SCAD, the average graduation time is 4.2 years.

43% of SCAD students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $13,317 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from SCAD is $34,110.

#8

University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, Georgia

The total student population at University of North Georgia is 19,793, of which 19,019 students are undergraduates and of those, 12,967 are full-time. For undergraduates at UNG, the average graduation time is 4.5 years.

25% of UNG students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,879 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $43,085 during the early-career years.

#9

University of West Georgia

Carrollton, Georgia

There are 13,419 students at University of West Georgia in total, 10,331 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 7,528 are full-time. It takes the average University of West Georgia undergraduate about 4.6 years to complete their degree.

Roughly 50% of students at University of West Georgia take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,713 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $41,000 during the early-career years.

#10

Mercer University

Macon, Georgia

The total student population at Mercer University is 9,006, of which 4,911 students are undergraduates and of those, 4,219 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

50% of Mercer students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $8,484 a year.

Students who graduate from Mercer with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $50,231 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#11

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, Georgia

There are 9,570 undergraduates at VSU, of which 7,253 are full-time, and there are 12,304 students altogether. It takes the average VSU undergraduate about 4.7 years to complete their degree.

55% of VSU students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,987 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from VSU is $39,416.

#12

Georgia State University-Perimeter College

Atlanta, Georgia

There are 17,383 students at Georgia State University-Perimeter College in total, 6,624 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Approximately 26% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $4,918 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $37,844 during the early-career years.

#13

Augusta University

Augusta, Georgia

There are 5,674 undergraduates at Augusta University, of which 4,521 are full-time, and there are 8,920 students altogether. It takes the average Augusta University undergraduate about 4.8 years to complete their degree.

Roughly 36% of students at Augusta University take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,534 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Augusta University is $45,037.

#14

Georgia Military College

Milledgeville, Georgia

There are 7,501 students at Georgia Military College in total, 3,026 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Approximately 83% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $1,367 a year.

Students who graduate from Georgia Military College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $32,351 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#15

Georgia College & State University

Milledgeville, Georgia

The total student population at Georgia College & State University is 6,873, of which 5,605 students are undergraduates and of those, 5,167 are full-time. It takes the average Georgia College undergraduate about 4.3 years to complete their degree.

37% of Georgia College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,446 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Georgia College is $50,644.

#16

Columbus State University

Columbus, Georgia

There are 8,372 students at CSU in total, 6,877 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 4,708 are full-time. It takes the average CSU undergraduate about 4.8 years to complete their degree.

54% of CSU students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,301 a year.

Students who graduate from CSU with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $39,190 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#17

South University's online programs

Savannah, Georgia

There are 5,405 students at South University’s online programs in total, 3,307 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 2,190 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at South University’s online programs is 4.6 years.

Roughly 86% of students at South University’s online programs take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $8,082 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from South University’s online programs is $34,115.

#18

Middle Georgia State University

Macon, Georgia

There are 8,404 students at Middle Georgia State University in total, 8,015 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 4,802 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Approximately 44% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,208 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Middle Georgia State University is $39,624.

#19

Clayton State University

Morrow, Georgia

There are 7,052 students at Clayton State University in total, 6,376 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 3,680 are full-time. It takes the average Clayton State University undergraduate about 5.0 years to complete their degree.

Approximately 58% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,080 a year. Clayton State University has a 0.1% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Clayton State University with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $41,633 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#20

Central Georgia Technical College

Warner Robins, Georgia

The total student population at Central Georgia Technical College is 8,140, which includes 1,820 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Approximately 15% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $4,153 a year.

Students who graduate from CGTC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $29,831 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#21

Georgia Gwinnett College

Lawrenceville, Georgia

The total student population at Georgia Gwinnett College is 11,627, which includes 7,620 full-time undergraduates. It takes the average Georgia Gwinnett College undergraduate about 5.2 years to complete their degree.

27% of Georgia Gwinnett College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,629 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Georgia Gwinnett College is $36,756.

#23

Albany State University

Albany, Georgia

There are 6,509 students at Albany State in total, 6,102 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 4,226 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

71% of Albany State students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,624 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $35,579 during the early-career years.

#24

Piedmont College

Demorest, Georgia

The total student population at Piedmont College is 2,350, of which 1,278 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,151 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Piedmont College is 4.2 years.

Approximately 61% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $7,597 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Piedmont College is $43,761.

#25

Georgia Highlands College

Rome, Georgia

There are 5,680 students at GHC in total, 2,258 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Approximately 14% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $4,446 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from GHC is $37,516.