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Education Schools in Georgia

10,305 Education students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

An Education major is the 3rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Education Majors in Georgia

Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 3,798
Bachelor’s Degree 2,749
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2,147
Post-Master’s Certificate 2,147
Associate Degree 690
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 439
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 439
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 338
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 338
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 338
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 144
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 144
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 144

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, a education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of education majors in Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 25.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.4%
  • White: 61.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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Jobs for Education Grads in Georgia

There are 256,480 people in the state and 8,653,610 people in the nation working in education jobs.

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Wages for Education Jobs in Georgia

A typical salary for a education grad in the state is $64,420, compared to a typical salary of $77,170 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Georgia that offer education degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

994 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
26,949 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. A typical student attending GaSou will pay a net price of $15,571. 95% of students get financical aid.

887 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
13,419 Total Students

In their early career, University of West Georgia grads earn an average salary of $37,263. The full-time teacher rate is 81%. A typical student attending University of West Georgia will pay a net price of $16,588.

866 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
41,181 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. A typical student attending KSU Georgia will pay a net price of $18,522.

826 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

93% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,257. The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average.

776 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
36,360 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate. 95% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 5.90% which is lower than average.

#6

Piedmont College

Demorest
771 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
2,350 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $40,479 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time. The 3.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

717 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
12,304 Total Students

The average student takes 4.67 years to complete their degree at VSU. 72% of the teachers are full time. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

442 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
6,873 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,706 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

354 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
9,006 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.50% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $42,312 after graduation.

#10

Augusta University

Augusta
335 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
8,920 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,634 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.81 years. The student loan default rate is 3.50% which is lower than average.

Education Careers in GA

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Forestry & Conservation Science Professors 29% $76,920
Education, Training, and Library Workers 26% $29,380
Business Professors 24% $70,630
Interpreters and Translators 23% $55,250
Biological Science Professors 20% $78,790
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 19% $54,910
Psychology Professors 19% $70,490
Coaches and Scouts 18% $34,370
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 18% $55,660
Mathematical Science Professors 17% $64,580
Multimedia Collections Specialists 17% $60,620
English Language and Literature Professors 17% $65,730
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 17% $31,490
Social Sciences Professors 17% $59,930
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 17% $68,060
History Professors 16% $75,900
Sociology Professors 16% $78,190
Technical Education Teachers 16% $56,580
Teacher Assistants 15% $19,530
Special Education Preschool Teachers 15% $54,430
Teachers 15% $0
Elementary and Secondary School Education Administrators 15% $93,770
Kindergarten Teachers 15% $53,730
Middle School Teachers 15% $56,860
High School Teachers 15% $57,430
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 15% $64,250
Postsecondary Education Administrators 15% $0
Elementary School Teachers 15% $56,250
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 15% $54,520
Special Education Professors 15% $57,670
Preschool Education Administrators 15% $43,650
Technical Education High School Teachers 14% $65,530
Middle School Special Education Teachers 14% $58,410
Computer Science Professors 14% $73,710
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 14% $42,730
Librarians 14% $61,260
Preschool Teachers 14% $28,750
Physics Postsecondary Professors 14% $75,940
Political Science Professors 14% $86,720
Chemistry Professors 14% $76,190
Economics Professors 13% $83,720
Education Professors 13% $71,570
Instructional Coordinators 12% $67,160
Vocational Education Professors 12% $49,860
Education Administrators 11% $80,720
Social Scientists 10% $83,160
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 10% $123,030
Agricultural Sciences Professors 10% $110,480
Special Education Teachers 7% $56,960
Home Economics Professors 0% $0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to education.

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Psychology 4,367
Social Sciences 3,932
Communication & Journalism 3,112
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 896
History 679
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 236
Library Science 120

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