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 Dalton State College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 32% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 9th 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 Dalton State College
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 | $78,830 | $84,253 | -5% | #557 of 966 | #515 | $14,699 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $51,841 | $66,902 | -12% | #548 of 796 | #539 | $18,100 |
| Marketing | — | $64,649 | -7% | #301 of 516 | #275 | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services | — | $63,224 | -24% | #150 of 166 | #152 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $43,424 | $60,331 | -12% | #784 of 1176 | #737 | $16,959 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $37,856 | $48,341 | -13% | #540 of 660 | #532 | — |
| Social Work | — | $47,420 | -8% | #333 of 420 | #353 | — |
| History | $32,899 | $47,243 | -7% | #310 of 459 | #285 | — |
| Biology | $30,839 | $47,218 | -17% | #753 of 841 | #748 | $8,454 |
| English Language and Literature | — | $45,747 | -6% | #390 of 576 | #340 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $39,889 | $45,604 | -4% | #462 of 680 | #483 | $15,700 |
| Psychology | $30,688 | $41,357 | -18% | #935 of 1027 | #944 | $13,208 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $29,594 | — | — | — | — | — |
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 Dalton State College Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $267,639
- Avg rent near campus: $1,556/mo — vs ~$633/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 30721 (5.2% cap, Dalton)
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,563 | $9,469 |
| Room | $5,700 | |
| Board | $3,536 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $17,354 | $24,260 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $3,109 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $3,616 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $6,260 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $8,079 |
| $110,001+ | $9,924 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Dalton State College's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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📊 Age Distribution
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- Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology