Oglethorpe University
Atlanta, Georgia · Private, nonprofit · 1,352 undergraduates
Of 6 programs with reported earnings, 4 leave graduates out-earning a typical Georgia high-school graduate (about $33,813/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 26 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $16,207 |
| $30k to $48k | $17,558 |
| $48k to $75k | $18,745 |
| $75k to $110k | $23,924 |
| $110k and up | $22,055 |
| All families (average) | $19,509 |
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 | Bachelor's Degree | $54,609 | +$20,796 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.2 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $27,337 | -$6,476 | falls short | $27,000 | n/a |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $56,121 | +$22,308 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $22,866 | -$10,947 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $48,774 | +$14,961 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.8 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $49,396 | +$15,583 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.7 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 36% of students receive Pell grants · 54% 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.