Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Clayton State University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 52% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 32nd percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (GA wage index 0.93). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Clayton State University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $82,714 | $96,160 | +8% | #179 of 966 | #160 | $26,500 |
| Computer Science | $56,328 | $94,876 | -11% | #205 of 349 | #190 | $21,500 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $61,318 | $67,899 | -26% | #397 of 459 | #382 | $34,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $42,756 | $63,862 | -16% | #640 of 796 | #630 | $28,259 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $54,559 | $63,402 | -7% | #57 of 76 | #62 | $18,375 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $46,721 | $58,740 | -14% | #842 of 1176 | #813 | $27,787 |
| Biology | $31,665 | $57,400 | +0% | #439 of 841 | #372 | $25,500 |
| Political Science and Government | $28,784 | $55,643 | -12% | #424 of 565 | #365 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | — | $53,042 | -3% | #314 of 610 | #290 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $35,248 | $50,131 | -15% | #231 of 275 | #223 | $31,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $37,898 | $50,110 | -6% | #298 of 476 | #271 | $28,500 |
| Legal Support Services | $36,407 | $49,897 | -6% | #20 of 32 | #22 | $28,842 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $30,200 | $47,627 | -14% | #557 of 660 | #553 | $24,250 |
| History | — | $42,146 | -17% | #420 of 459 | #407 | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $27,532 | $42,032 | -17% | #52 of 59 | #50 | $27,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $34,493 | $40,300 | -28% | #630 of 660 | #625 | $29,000 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $34,006 | $40,140 | -35% | #156 of 156 | #153 | $25,000 |
| Marketing | $39,557 | — | — | — | — | $22,733 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $15,952 | $36,510 | -17% | #125 of 144 | #119 | $19,840 |
| Business/Commerce | $33,735 | — | — | — | — | $29,000 |
| English Language and Literature | $22,874 | $31,053 | -36% | #575 of 576 | #574 | $22,000 |
| Sociology | $29,834 | — | — | — | — | $25,303 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The Clayton State University Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $215,318
- Avg rent near campus: $1,643/mo — vs ~$794/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 30273 (6.4% cap, Rex)
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🏆 Where Clayton State University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,064 | $14,786 |
| Room | $7,142 | |
| Board | $4,386 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $21,369 | $32,091 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $8,685 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $9,021 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $11,506 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $13,966 |
| $110,001+ | $15,948 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Clayton State University's top programs commonly pursue.
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology