At a glance
Average net price
$15,267
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
54.9%
Admission rate
88%
Undergrad size
21,790
In-state tuition
$6,022
Out-of-state tuition
$17,734
Cost of attendance
$24,430
Median earnings (10y)
$53,236
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,053
- ACT midpoint
- 21
- Retention
- 77.8%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
22 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (23%), stem (21%), business (18%).
- STEM21%
- Health17%
- Business18%
- Humanities & arts14%
- Social sciences23%
- Trades & services7%
- Business18.0%~3,931 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Health professions16.9%~3,685 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Education7.9%~1,730 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering6.8%~1,490 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~1,486 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Psychology6.7%~1,458 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Social sciences6.1%~1,334 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science5.3%~1,161 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~1,155 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Liberal arts4.6%~1,000 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~715 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication2.9%~636 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering tech2.7%~593 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~514 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English1.2%~261 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History0.9%~190 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~157 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~118 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~96 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.3%~68 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Legal0.1%~11 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~7 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare 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
40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 767 | $46,786 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 633 | $60,311 | $27,277 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 584 | $46,285 | $25,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 514 | $26,411 | $25,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 512 | $28,592 | $25,338 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 430 | $36,111 | $26,750 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 410 | $44,194 | $25,762 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 391 | $23,953 | $25,755 |
| Criminology. | Bachelor's | 314 | — | $26,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 308 | $61,923 | $25,500 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 300 | $30,292 | $31,000 |
| Information Science/Studies. | Bachelor's | 228 | $46,835 | $29,000 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician. | Bachelor's | 225 | $62,715 | $26,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 219 | $44,616 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 208 | $45,481 | $24,656 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor's | 203 | $49,366 | $28,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 200 | $76,107 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 187 | $60,928 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 178 | $54,688 | $23,750 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Master's | 173 | $45,899 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 152 | $41,477 | $23,363 |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 134 | $34,179 | $26,000 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor's | 125 | $22,863 | $25,000 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 120 | — | $31,000 |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 116 | $28,220 | $28,500 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 114 | $66,135 | $27,000 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 111 | $27,728 | $30,500 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Graduate certificate | 109 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Graduate certificate | 107 | — | — |
| Apparel and Textiles. | Bachelor's | 101 | $27,482 | $29,250 |
| Public Health. | Master's | 96 | $41,034 | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 95 | $38,327 | $25,000 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 94 | $32,841 | $27,243 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | 92 | $55,992 | $26,250 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Bachelor's | 84 | — | $26,004 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Bachelor's | 80 | $25,133 | $28,000 |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor's | 71 | $52,090 | $23,375 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | First professional | 70 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 67 | $19,426 | $29,500 |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other. | Bachelor's | 66 | $24,523 | $26,120 |
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 Southern University
Georgia Southern University is a very large institution located in Statesboro, Georgia, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 21,790 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Health professions, Education.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Georgia Southern University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $15,267 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $6,022 for in-state students and $17,734 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $24,430 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 54.9%, a above-average completion outcome. 77.8% 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 $53,236 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Georgia Southern University confers degrees and certificates across 22 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Health professions, Education. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (23% of credentials), stem (21% of credentials), business (18% 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 Southern University accepts 88% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,053. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 21.
Location & campus
Set in Statesboro, Georgia (town), Georgia Southern 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 Southern University
Q.How much does Georgia Southern University cost?
The average net price at Georgia Southern University is $15,267 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $24,430.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Georgia Southern University?
Georgia Southern University has a 6-year graduation rate of 54.9% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Georgia Southern University?
Georgia Southern University admits 88% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Georgia Southern University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Georgia Southern University graduate earns $53,236 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Georgia Southern University?
Published tuition is $6,022 in-state and $17,734 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Georgia Southern University located?
Georgia Southern University is located in Statesboro, Georgia (ZIP 30460).
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 Southern University at their official website.