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91 Colleges
20,437 Yearly Graduations
$45,706 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$24,494 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

In 2021, 20,437 students received a business degree from a college in Georgia, making it rank #14 in terms of graduations. Students who are able to take advantage of in-state tuition will only pay an average of $11,427 per year to get their degree at a college in Georgia, while out of state students will pay an average of $15,144 per year.

An estimated 49% of college students in Georgia take out loans, with the average loan amount being $6,124 per year.

Learn more about the most popular schools below:

#1

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
3,516 Yearly Degrees
$12,068 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at University of Georgia is 39,147, of which 29,765 students are undergraduates and of those, 27,888 are full-time. It takes the average UGA undergraduate about 4.3 years to complete their degree.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 48%. Of the accepted students, 36% are men and 64% are women.

Roughly 28% of students at UGA take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,461 a year. UGA has a 1.9% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $48,858 during the early-career years.

#2

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
1,717 Yearly Degrees
$9,286 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 36,360 students at Georgia State in total, 28,787 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 22,356 are full-time. For undergraduates at Georgia State, the average graduation time is 4.6 years.

About 82% of students who apply get accepted. Around 37% of accepted students are men, and 63% are women.

Roughly 47% of students at Georgia State take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,949 a year. Georgia State has a 5.9% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $34,072 during the early-career years.

#3

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
1,693 Yearly Degrees
$6,436 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

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.

About 83% of students who apply get accepted. Around 46% of accepted students are men, and 54% are women.

Approximately 44% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,335 a year. KSU Georgia has a 4.8% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from KSU Georgia with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $43,250 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Public Public vs. Private
1,488 Yearly Degrees
$12,852 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 39,771 students at Georgia Tech in total, 16,561 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 14,485 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Georgia Tech is 4.6 years.

The acceptance rate at Georgia Tech is 21%, making it one of the most selective schools in the country. Around 58% of accepted students are men, and 42% are women.

Approximately 22% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $7,108 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.9% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Georgia Tech is $78,659.

#5

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
1,041 Yearly Degrees
$6,485 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

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.

Around 91% of students who apply get accepted. Around 37% of accepted students are men, and 63% are women.

Approximately 54% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,503 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 5.3% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $39,820 during the early-career years.

#6

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
897 Yearly Degrees
$55,468 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 7,010 undergraduates at Emory, of which 6,814 are full-time, and there are 13,997 students altogether. Emory has a freshman retention rate of 93%, which is a good sign that once students arrive at the school, they want to stay.

This a very selective school with only 19% of students getting accepted. Of the accepted students, 42% are men and 58% are women.

Approximately 25% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $7,581 a year. Emory has a 1.4% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Emory with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $61,633 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#7

Strayer University - Georgia

Atlanta, Georgia
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
809 Yearly Degrees
$13,515 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 6,536 undergraduates at Strayer University - Georgia, of which 515 are full-time, and there are 7,441 students altogether. For undergraduates at Strayer University - Georgia, the average graduation time is 4.0 years.

Roughly 42% of students at Strayer University - Georgia take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $7,921 a year. Strayer University - Georgia has a 8.6% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Strayer University - Georgia is $30,628.

#8

University of West Georgia

Carrollton, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
566 Yearly Degrees
$6,521 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

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.

About 78% of students who apply get accepted. Around 32% of accepted students are men, and 68% are women.

Roughly 61% of students at University of West Georgia take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,897 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 7.4% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from University of West Georgia is $37,263.

#9

Mercer University

Macon, Georgia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
515 Yearly Degrees
$29,324 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 4,911 undergraduates at Mercer, of which 4,219 are full-time, and there are 9,006 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Mercer is 4.3 years.

About 78% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 38% are men and 62% are women.

Approximately 51% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $8,279 a year. Mercer has a 3.5% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Mercer with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $42,312 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#10

University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
478 Yearly Degrees
$5,513 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

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. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at UNG is 4.5 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 81%. Of the accepted students, 43% are men and 57% are women.

27% of UNG students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,597 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 5.8% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $37,199 during the early-career years.

#11

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
466 Yearly Degrees
$6,583 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 12,304 students at VSU in total, 9,570 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 7,253 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 78%. Of the accepted students, 31% are men and 69% are women.

59% of VSU students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,445 a year. The student loan default rate of 7.4% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from VSU is $35,864.

#12

Georgia Gwinnett College

Lawrenceville, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
379 Yearly Degrees
$4,948 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Georgia Gwinnett College is 11,627, which includes 7,620 full-time undergraduates. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Georgia Gwinnett College is 5.2 years.

Around 95% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 39% are men and 61% are women.

39% of Georgia Gwinnett College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,857 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 12.8% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Georgia Gwinnett College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $33,779 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#13

Georgia College & State University

Milledgeville, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
360 Yearly Degrees
$9,524 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 5,605 undergraduates at Georgia College, of which 5,167 are full-time, and there are 6,873 students altogether. For undergraduates at Georgia College, the average graduation time is 4.3 years.

Around 86% of students who apply get accepted. Around 31% of accepted students are men, and 69% are women.

40% of Georgia College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,817 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.4% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Georgia College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $44,706 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#14

Georgia Military College

Milledgeville, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
339 Yearly Degrees
$6,390 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 3,026 full-time undergraduates at Georgia Military College, and 7,501 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Approximately 76% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $3,971 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 13.5% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Georgia Military College is $28,845.

#15

Clayton State University

Morrow, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
316 Yearly Degrees
$5,568 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Clayton State University is 7,052, of which 6,376 students are undergraduates and of those, 3,680 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

About 69% of students who apply get accepted. Around 31% of accepted students are men, and 68% are women.

Roughly 57% of students at Clayton State University take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,552 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 7.7% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Clayton State University is $37,936.

Private for-profit Public vs. Private
284 Yearly Degrees
$13,341 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at American InterContinental University - Atlanta is 1,465, of which 1,312 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,003 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at AIU Atlanta is 4.8 years.

67% of AIU Atlanta students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,679 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 15.8% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from AIU Atlanta is $29,315.

#17

Columbus State University

Columbus, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
252 Yearly Degrees
$6,241 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 6,877 undergraduates at CSU, of which 4,708 are full-time, and there are 8,372 students altogether. For undergraduates at CSU, the average graduation time is 4.8 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 78%. Of the accepted students, 35% are men and 65% are women.

58% of CSU students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,497 a year. CSU has a 6.0% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $33,372 during the early-career years.

#18

DeVry University - Georgia

Decatur, Georgia
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
209 Yearly Degrees
$15,032 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at DeVry University - Georgia is 1,013, of which 901 students are undergraduates and of those, 482 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at DeVry University - Georgia is 4.6 years.

About 40% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 53% are men and 47% are women.

84% of DeVry University - Georgia students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $7,520 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 8.6% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from DeVry University - Georgia is $36,018.

#19

Dalton State College

Dalton, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
196 Yearly Degrees
$3,683 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Dalton State College is 4,794, which includes 2,937 full-time undergraduates. For undergraduates at DSC, the average graduation time is 5.0 years.

Roughly 17% of students at DSC take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $4,521 a year. DSC has a 8.1% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from DSC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $31,354 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#20

Brenau University

Gainesville, Georgia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
193 Yearly Degrees
$32,530 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Brenau University is 2,813, of which 1,710 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,095 are full-time. For undergraduates at Brenau, the average graduation time is 4.2 years.

Around 92% of students who apply get accepted. Around 11% of accepted students are men, and 89% are women.

64% of Brenau students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $7,931 a year. Brenau has a 6.1% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Brenau with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $39,398 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#21

Augusta University

Augusta, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
189 Yearly Degrees
$9,022 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Augusta University is 8,920, of which 5,674 students are undergraduates and of those, 4,521 are full-time. It takes the average Augusta University undergraduate about 4.8 years to complete their degree.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 83%. Of the accepted students, 29% are men and 71% are women.

Approximately 46% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,798 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.5% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $35,634 during the early-career years.

Public Public vs. Private
174 Yearly Degrees
$5,464 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Georgia Southwestern State University is 3,162, of which 2,634 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,683 are full-time. For undergraduates at GSW, the average graduation time is 4.6 years.

About 73% of students who apply get accepted. Around 29% of accepted students are men, and 71% are women.

Approximately 58% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,212 a year. The student loan default rate of 4.7% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from GSW is $38,154.

Public Public vs. Private
172 Yearly Degrees
$4,042 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 8,015 undergraduates at Middle Georgia State University, of which 4,802 are full-time, and there are 8,404 students altogether. For undergraduates at Middle Georgia State University, the average graduation time is 4.9 years.

Around 99% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 44% are men and 56% are women.

53% of Middle Georgia State University students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,626 a year. The student loan default rate of 10.4% is very similar to the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Middle Georgia State University is $32,536.

Private for-profit Public vs. Private
166 Yearly Degrees
$15,480 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

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. For undergraduates at South University’s online programs, the average graduation time is 4.6 years.

Approximately 87% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $9,566 a year. The student loan default rate of 11.0% is very similar to the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $26,001 during the early-career years.

#25

Gwinnett Technical College

Lawrenceville, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
161 Yearly Degrees
$3,236 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 1,811 full-time undergraduates at GTC, and 8,576 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

30% of GTC students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,634 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 8.1% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from GTC is $33,763.

Other Georgia Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 Clark Atlanta University 160
27 Central Georgia Technical College 157
27 Georgia Northwestern Technical College 157
29 Savannah State University 146
30 Albany Technical College 136
31 Morehouse College 132
31 Chattahoochee Technical College 132
33 Shorter University 121
34 Berry College 118
35 Albany State University 114
36 Gordon State College 104
37 West Georgia Technical College 101
38 Reinhardt University 100
39 Lanier Technical College 99
40 College of Coastal Georgia 96
41 Herzing University - Atlanta 94
42 Augusta Technical College 86
43 Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College 84
44 Southern Crescent Technical College 80
45 Oglethorpe University 77
46 North Georgia Technical College 74
47 Southern Regional Technical College 73
48 Point University 69
48 Fort Valley State University 69
50 Savannah Technical College 68
51 Wesleyan College 63
52 Piedmont College 59
52 Young Harris College 59
54 Athens Technical College 56
55 Atlanta Technical College 52
55 Ogeechee Technical College 52
57 Truett McConnell University 50
58 Georgia Piedmont Technical College 49
59 LaGrange College 42
60 Covenant College 40
61 Emmanuel College 39
61 Thomas University 39
63 Beulah Heights University 38
64 Columbus Technical College 37
65 East Georgia State College 35
65 Spelman College 35
67 South Georgia State College 34
67 South University, Savannah 34
69 Interactive College of Technology - Chamblee 33
70 Wiregrass Georgia Technical College 32
71 Georgia Highlands College 31
72 Life University 29
73 South Georgia Technical College 27
74 Coastal Pines Technical College 25
75 Atlanta Metropolitan State College 24
76 Southeastern Technical College 23
77 Agnes Scott College 21
77 Miller-Motte College Columbus 21
79 Miller-Motte College Augusta 18
79 Toccoa Falls College 18
81 Oconee Fall Line Technical College 17
82 The Art Institute of Atlanta 16
83 Miller-Motte College Macon 12
83 National American University - Kings Bay 12
85 Paine College 10
85 Gwinnett College - Lilburn 10
87 Andrew College 9
88 Brewton - Parker College 6
89 Interactive College of Technology - Morrow 4
90 Reformed University 2
91 Interactive College of Technology - Gainesville 1

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