Clayton State University
Morrow, Georgia · Public · 4,348 undergraduates
Of 28 programs with reported earnings, 25 leave graduates out-earning a typical Georgia high-school graduate (about $33,813/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 23 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $7,405 |
| $30k to $48k | $7,032 |
| $48k to $75k | $9,755 |
| $75k to $110k | $12,095 |
| $110k and up | $14,161 |
| All families (average) | $8,365 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $72,025 | +$38,212 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 1.1 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $58,740 | +$24,927 | clears the bar | $27,787 | 1.1 yrs |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Bachelor's Degree | $42,032 | +$8,219 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 3.3 yrs |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $40,140 | +$6,327 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 4 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $96,160 | +$62,347 | clears the bar | $26,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $50,110 | +$16,297 | clears the bar | $28,500 | 1.7 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $57,400 | +$23,587 | clears the bar | $25,500 | 1.1 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $46,135 | +$12,322 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 1.7 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Bachelor's Degree | $50,131 | +$16,318 | clears the bar | $31,000 | 1.9 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $47,627 | +$13,814 | clears the bar | $24,250 | 1.8 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's Degree | $33,735 | -$78 | falls short | $29,000 | n/a |
| Legal Support Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $55,971 | +$22,158 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $39,557 | +$5,744 | clears the bar | $22,733 | 4 yrs |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Bachelor's Degree | $63,402 | +$29,589 | clears the bar | $18,375 | 0.6 yrs |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $36,510 | +$2,697 | clears the bar | $19,840 | 7.4 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 28 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 52% of students receive Pell grants · 40% 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.