Brenau University
Gainesville, Georgia · Private, nonprofit · 1,029 undergraduates
All 18 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Georgia high-school graduate (about $33,813/yr). Another 55 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $19,481 |
| $30k to $48k | $17,379 |
| $48k to $75k | $18,420 |
| $75k to $110k | $18,279 |
| $110k and up | $20,426 |
| All families (average) | $18,924 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $88,731 | +$54,918 | clears the bar | $28,357 | 0.5 yrs |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Master's Degree | $74,827 | +$41,014 | clears the bar | $118,090 | 2.9 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $46,138 | +$12,325 | clears the bar | $33,035 | 2.7 yrs |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Master's Degree | $62,448 | +$28,635 | clears the bar | $47,834 | 1.7 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's Degree | $116,299 | +$82,486 | clears the bar | $61,417 | 0.7 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $54,968 | +$21,155 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $80,464 | +$46,651 | clears the bar | $43,355 | 0.9 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Bachelor's Degree | $38,591 | +$4,778 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 5.7 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $69,139 | +$35,326 | clears the bar | $37,826 | 1.1 yrs |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Bachelor's Degree | $36,910 | +$3,097 | clears the bar | $18,824 | 6.1 yrs |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's Degree | $47,251 | +$13,438 | clears the bar | $56,275 | 4.2 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $42,586 | +$8,773 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 3.1 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's Degree | $55,114 | +$21,301 | clears the bar | $38,103 | 1.8 yrs |
| Gerontology | Master's Degree | $50,743 | +$16,930 | clears the bar | $34,824 | 2.1 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Master's Degree | $91,509 | +$57,696 | clears the bar | $43,570 | 0.8 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 18 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 46% of students receive Pell grants · 33% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.