Dalton State College
Dalton, Georgia · Public · 4,553 undergraduates
Of 18 programs with reported earnings, 17 leave graduates out-earning a typical Georgia high-school graduate (about $33,813/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 21 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $3,962 |
| $30k to $48k | $3,788 |
| $48k to $75k | $6,042 |
| $75k to $110k | $8,114 |
| $110k and up | $10,055 |
| All families (average) | $5,012 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $44,369 | +$10,556 | clears the bar | $9,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $45,604 | +$11,791 | clears the bar | $15,700 | 1.3 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $60,331 | +$26,518 | clears the bar | $16,959 | 0.6 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $47,218 | +$13,405 | clears the bar | $8,454 | 0.6 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $75,311 | +$41,498 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $48,341 | +$14,528 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $51,094 | +$17,281 | clears the bar | $9,007 | 0.5 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $84,253 | +$50,440 | clears the bar | $14,699 | 0.3 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $66,902 | +$33,089 | clears the bar | $18,100 | 0.5 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $64,649 | +$30,836 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $41,357 | +$7,544 | clears the bar | $13,208 | 1.8 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $68,770 | +$34,957 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| History | Bachelor's Degree | $47,243 | +$13,430 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $47,420 | +$13,607 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $67,654 | +$33,841 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 18 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 50% of students receive Pell grants · 25% 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.