Georgia College & State University

Milledgeville, Georgia · Public, 4-year

At a glance

Average net price

$20,686

In-state, after aid

6-year graduation rate

63.6%

Admission rate

78%

Undergrad size

5,947

In-state tuition

$9,186

Out-of-state tuition

$29,512

Cost of attendance

$30,258

Median earnings (10y)

$58,140

Admissions

SAT average
1,163
ACT midpoint
24
Retention
82.3%
Locale
Town

Programs breakdown

21 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by business (27%), social sciences (20%), health (17%).

  • STEM15%
  • Health17%
  • Business27%
  • Humanities & arts14%
  • Social sciences20%
  • Trades & services7%

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

40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.

MajorCredentialGradsMedian earningsMedian debt
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.Master's222$41,915
Marketing.Bachelor's218$42,029$24,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Bachelor's214$61,080$25,000
Research and Experimental Psychology.Bachelor's191$28,274$24,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Bachelor's191$44,031$23,611
Journalism.Bachelor's176$34,696$25,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.Bachelor's170$27,299$25,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.Bachelor's147$38,627$26,000
Public Health.Bachelor's126$31,208$27,000
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.Bachelor's120$56,849$20,740
Biology, General.Bachelor's117$24,541$25,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Master's101$88,879
Accounting and Related Services.Bachelor's99$45,926$22,425
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.Graduate certificate97
Special Education and Teaching.Master's89$50,582
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.Master's89$50,778
Curriculum and Instruction.Master's78
Public Administration.Master's63
Educational Administration and Supervision.Master's62$64,907
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Master's60$66,824
Criminal Justice and Corrections.Bachelor's57$36,334$25,000
Fine and Studio Arts.Bachelor's56$23,073$26,000
Accounting and Related Services.Master's54$59,634
English Language and Literature, General.Bachelor's52$21,454$25,250
Business/Commerce, General.Master's48$70,589
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.Bachelor's47$23,114
Special Education and Teaching.Graduate certificate47
Political Science and Government.Bachelor's45$35,112$21,965
Computer Science.Bachelor's44$62,795$23,219
Special Education and Teaching.Bachelor's37$37,803$26,000
Business/Managerial Economics.Bachelor's35$44,586
History.Bachelor's33$24,086$25,000
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.Master's31$36,919
Management Information Systems and Services.Master's31
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Bachelor's24
Chemistry.Bachelor's22$27,314
Educational Administration and Supervision.Graduate certificate20
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.Bachelor's20
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Graduate certificate19
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services.Bachelor's18

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 Georgia College & State University

Georgia College & State University is a large institution located in Milledgeville, Georgia, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 5,947 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Health professions, Psychology.

Cost & tuition

The average net price at Georgia College & State University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $20,686 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $9,186 for in-state students and $29,512 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $30,258 annually.

Graduation & earnings outcomes

The 6-year graduation rate is 63.6%, a above-average completion outcome. 82.3% 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 $58,140 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.

Programs & majors

Georgia College & State University confers degrees and certificates across 21 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Health professions, Psychology. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by business (27% of credentials), social sciences (20% of credentials), health (17% 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

Georgia College & State University accepts 78% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,163. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 24.

Location & campus

Set in Milledgeville, Georgia (town), Georgia College & State University 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 Georgia College & State University

Q.How much does Georgia College & State University cost?

The average net price at Georgia College & State University is $20,686 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $30,258.

Q.What is the graduation rate at Georgia College & State University?

Georgia College & State University has a 6-year graduation rate of 63.6% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

Q.How hard is it to get into Georgia College & State University?

Georgia College & State University admits 78% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.

Q.How much do Georgia College & State University graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, the median Georgia College & State University graduate earns $58,140 per year.

Q.What is tuition at Georgia College & State University?

Published tuition is $9,186 in-state and $29,512 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.

Q.Where is Georgia College & State University located?

Georgia College & State University is located in Milledgeville, Georgia (ZIP 31061).

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 Georgia College & State University at their official website.