University of West Georgia
Carrollton, Georgia · Public · 7,520 undergraduates
Of 39 programs with reported earnings, 38 leave graduates out-earning a typical Georgia high-school graduate (about $33,813/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 49 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $10,339 |
| $30k to $48k | $10,523 |
| $48k to $75k | $12,957 |
| $75k to $110k | $15,471 |
| $110k and up | $16,810 |
| All families (average) | $12,786 |
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 | $64,065 | +$30,252 | clears the bar | $25,021 | 0.8 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $62,588 | +$28,775 | clears the bar | $24,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $43,731 | +$9,918 | clears the bar | $24,779 | 2.5 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $86,904 | +$53,091 | clears the bar | $23,015 | 0.4 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $49,499 | +$15,686 | clears the bar | $23,000 | 1.5 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $47,252 | +$13,439 | clears the bar | $25,250 | 1.9 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $97,803 | +$63,990 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Journalism | Bachelor's Degree | $47,891 | +$14,078 | clears the bar | $25,250 | 1.8 yrs |
| Criminology | Bachelor's Degree | $50,048 | +$16,235 | clears the bar | $25,304 | 1.6 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $63,104 | +$29,291 | clears the bar | $25,500 | 0.9 yrs |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $43,308 | +$9,495 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 2.7 yrs |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Master's Degree | $59,492 | +$25,679 | clears the bar | $40,101 | 1.6 yrs |
| Management Information Systems and Services | Bachelor's Degree | $70,574 | +$36,761 | clears the bar | $23,252 | 0.6 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $70,405 | +$36,592 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | Bachelor's Degree | $49,799 | +$15,986 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.6 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 39 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 40% of students receive Pell grants · 44% 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.