Gordon State College
Barnesville, Georgia · Public · 2,544 undergraduates
All 9 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Georgia high-school graduate (about $33,813/yr). Another 17 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $6,912 |
| $30k to $48k | $6,817 |
| $48k to $75k | $9,435 |
| $75k to $110k | $12,326 |
| $110k and up | $12,615 |
| All families (average) | $8,105 |
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 | $41,691 | +$7,878 | clears the bar | $15,740 | 2 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $51,210 | +$17,397 | clears the bar | $14,250 | 0.8 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $54,940 | +$21,127 | clears the bar | $17,500 | 0.8 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $46,514 | +$12,701 | clears the bar | $20,898 | 1.6 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $82,747 | +$48,934 | clears the bar | $17,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Human Services, General | Bachelor's Degree | $44,286 | +$10,473 | clears the bar | $27,268 | 2.6 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $79,536 | +$45,723 | clears the bar | $12,750 | 0.3 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $50,699 | +$16,886 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Bachelor's Degree | $40,799 | +$6,986 | clears the bar | $31,000 | 4.4 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 48% of students receive Pell grants · 20% 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.