Georgia State University
Atlanta, Georgia · Public · 26,623 undergraduates
Of 91 programs with reported earnings, 89 leave graduates out-earning a typical Georgia high-school graduate (about $33,813/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 147 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $13,787 |
| $30k to $48k | $14,430 |
| $48k to $75k | $16,656 |
| $75k to $110k | $19,390 |
| $110k and up | $20,305 |
| All families (average) | $15,931 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $49,050 | +$15,237 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.6 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $52,222 | +$18,409 | clears the bar | $24,000 | 1.3 yrs |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $50,632 | +$16,819 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.5 yrs |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $100,582 | +$66,769 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $87,020 | +$53,207 | clears the bar | $24,082 | 0.5 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $67,872 | +$34,059 | clears the bar | $22,125 | 0.6 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $82,688 | +$48,875 | clears the bar | $21,625 | 0.4 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Master's Degree | $143,079 | +$109,266 | clears the bar | $50,417 | 0.5 yrs |
| Law | First Professional Degree | $116,613 | +$82,800 | clears the bar | $72,563 | 0.9 yrs |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $42,457 | +$8,644 | clears the bar | $21,974 | 2.5 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $58,432 | +$24,619 | clears the bar | $22,125 | 0.9 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $68,644 | +$34,831 | clears the bar | $25,109 | 0.7 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $81,029 | +$47,216 | clears the bar | $24,250 | 0.5 yrs |
| Journalism | Bachelor's Degree | $54,732 | +$20,919 | clears the bar | $23,500 | 1.1 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $87,146 | +$53,333 | clears the bar | $23,878 | 0.4 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 91 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 51% of students receive Pell grants · 53% 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.