Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, Georgia · Private, nonprofit · 3,603 undergraduates
Of 12 programs with reported earnings, 10 leave graduates out-earning a typical Georgia high-school graduate (about $33,813/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 49 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $37,356 |
| $30k to $48k | $39,270 |
| $48k to $75k | $39,009 |
| $75k to $110k | $39,514 |
| $110k and up | $38,680 |
| All families (average) | $37,702 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Bachelor's Degree | $34,335 | +$522 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 51.7 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $53,911 | +$20,098 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.3 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $45,368 | +$11,555 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 2.3 yrs |
| Social Work | Master's Degree | $62,780 | +$28,967 | clears the bar | $75,507 | 2.6 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $47,012 | +$13,199 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 2 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $45,413 | +$11,600 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 2.3 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $90,217 | +$56,404 | clears the bar | $57,519 | 1 yr |
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $24,420 | -$9,393 | falls short | $26,500 | n/a |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $28,554 | -$5,259 | falls short | $27,000 | n/a |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $54,657 | +$20,844 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.3 yrs |
| Public Administration | Master's Degree | $59,522 | +$25,709 | clears the bar | $56,556 | 2.2 yrs |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Bachelor's Degree | $44,498 | +$10,685 | clears the bar | $28,755 | 2.7 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 70% of students receive Pell grants · 49% 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.