At a glance
Average net price
$5,012
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
25.3%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
4,553
In-state tuition
$3,336
Out-of-state tuition
$10,656
Cost of attendance
$12,719
Median earnings (10y)
$40,251
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 70.9%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
16 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by health (28%), business (21%), humanities & arts (21%).
- STEM12%
- Health28%
- Business21%
- Humanities & arts21%
- Social sciences15%
- Trades & services3%
- Health professions27.5%~1,253 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business21.5%~978 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Liberal arts13.1%~594 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education9.4%~427 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~286 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology3.8%~173 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~157 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- History2.7%~124 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication2.1%~97 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science2.0%~92 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~81 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~76 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~76 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Engineering tech1.2%~54 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English1.2%~54 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.7%~32 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
28 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 213 | $26,636 | $9,750 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 176 | $40,269 | $18,810 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 141 | $34,241 | $18,400 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate's | 138 | $50,614 | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 100 | $23,979 | $10,323 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 70 | $31,195 | $10,550 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Undergraduate certificate | 68 | $35,393 | $9,007 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 46 | $21,867 | $18,061 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 46 | $60,107 | $17,312 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 46 | $42,283 | $20,582 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate's | 40 | $43,134 | $16,757 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 38 | $34,029 | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 32 | — | — |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 32 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 29 | $27,585 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate's | 29 | $47,835 | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 24 | $31,148 | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 14 | — | — |
| Geography and Environmental Studies. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate's | 12 | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor's | 12 | $50,179 | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Dalton State College
Dalton State College is a mid-sized institution located in Dalton, Georgia, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 4,553 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Business, Liberal arts.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Dalton State College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $5,012 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $3,336 for in-state students and $10,656 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $12,719 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 25.3%, a below-average completion outcome. 70.9% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $40,251 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Dalton State College confers degrees and certificates across 16 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Business, Liberal arts. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by health (28% of credentials), business (21% of credentials), humanities & arts (21% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.
Location & campus
Set in Dalton, Georgia (city), Dalton State College draws students from across Georgia and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Dalton State College
Q.How much does Dalton State College cost?
The average net price at Dalton State College is $5,012 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $12,719.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Dalton State College?
Dalton State College has a 6-year graduation rate of 25.3% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do Dalton State College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Dalton State College graduate earns $40,251 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Dalton State College?
Published tuition is $3,336 in-state and $10,656 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Dalton State College located?
Dalton State College is located in Dalton, Georgia (ZIP 30720).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Dalton State College at their official website.