Piedmont University
Demorest, Georgia · Private, nonprofit · 1,117 undergraduates
Of 14 programs with reported earnings, 12 leave graduates out-earning a typical Georgia high-school graduate (about $33,813/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 65 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $15,416 |
| $30k to $48k | $17,618 |
| $48k to $75k | $19,085 |
| $75k to $110k | $24,161 |
| $110k and up | $25,622 |
| All families (average) | $20,599 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $63,728 | +$29,915 | clears the bar | $26,925 | 0.9 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's Degree | $62,811 | +$28,998 | clears the bar | $28,195 | 1 yr |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $79,552 | +$45,739 | clears the bar | $23,906 | 0.5 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $45,643 | +$11,830 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 2.1 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $65,564 | +$31,751 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Doctoral Degree | $92,531 | +$58,718 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's Degree | $65,919 | +$32,106 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $23,665 | -$10,148 | falls short | $25,500 | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $43,125 | +$9,312 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $69,459 | +$35,646 | clears the bar | $17,832 | 0.5 yrs |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Bachelor's Degree | $18,680 | -$15,133 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's Degree | $75,565 | +$41,752 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Curriculum and Instruction | First Professional Degree | $73,718 | +$39,905 | clears the bar | $27,336 | 0.7 yrs |
| Natural Sciences | Master's Degree | $65,598 | +$31,785 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 42% of students receive Pell grants · 47% 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.