Shorter University
Rome, Georgia · Private, nonprofit · 1,028 undergraduates
All 11 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Georgia high-school graduate (about $33,813/yr). Another 29 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $15,929 |
| $30k to $48k | $21,482 |
| $48k to $75k | $22,944 |
| $75k to $110k | $21,292 |
| $110k and up | $18,898 |
| All families (average) | $16,646 |
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 | Master's Degree | $65,803 | +$31,990 | clears the bar | $27,334 | 0.9 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $63,873 | +$30,060 | clears the bar | $33,500 | 1.1 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $42,558 | +$8,745 | clears the bar | $24,704 | 2.8 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $75,924 | +$42,111 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $54,784 | +$20,971 | clears the bar | $20,000 | 1 yr |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $49,864 | +$16,051 | clears the bar | $26,284 | 1.6 yrs |
| Human Services, General | Bachelor's Degree | $50,113 | +$16,300 | clears the bar | $39,668 | 2.4 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $46,272 | +$12,459 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $56,677 | +$22,864 | clears the bar | $26,500 | 1.2 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Master's Degree | $85,605 | +$51,792 | clears the bar | $27,407 | 0.5 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $50,887 | +$17,074 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 38% of students receive Pell grants · 38% 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.