Business/Commerce at Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA · Master's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
Georgia College & State University graduates in business/commerce earn 25% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Georgia College & State University Compares for Business/Commerce
All 75 colleges reporting business/commerce earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $258,152 | $227,330 | #2 | $190,333 |
| 2 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $240,637 | $236,424 | #1 | $188,890 |
| 3 | Emory University Atlanta, GA | $209,140 | $216,502 | #3 | $166,848 |
| 4 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $188,085 | $198,314 | #4 | $133,992 |
| 5 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $180,117 | $164,013 | #8 | $159,747 |
| 6 | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $171,615 | $184,111 | #5 | $117,414 |
| 7 | Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN | $161,345 | $173,093 | #6 | $125,488 |
| 8 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $160,097 | $166,589 | #7 | $127,264 |
| 9 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $158,699 | $139,277 | #13 | $128,210 |
| 10 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $148,490 | $130,761 | #18 | $115,920 |
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| 47 | University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA | $97,809 | $101,252 | #45 | $64,001 |
| 48 | Murray State University Murray, KY | $96,691 | $109,483 | #38 | $65,188 |
| 49 | Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY | $94,965 | $107,529 | #39 | $77,876 |
| 50 | Georgia College & State University Milledgeville, GA | $94,468 | $97,794 | #49 | $78,249 |
| 51 | Loyola University New Orleans New Orleans, LA | $92,654 | $107,254 | #40 | $78,070 |
| 52 | Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, NE | $91,021 | $94,074 | #52 | $78,980 |
| 53 | Biola University La Mirada, CA | $90,894 | $82,708 | #63 | $72,766 |
Other Majors at Georgia College & State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $113,221 | $89,092 | #331 of 432 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $98,271 | $74,083 | #378 of 861 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $90,411 | $64,337 | #216 of 349 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $83,893 | $65,731 | #76 of 453 |
| Public Administration | $83,890 | $56,175 | #83 of 243 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | — | $74,194 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $62,561 | $52,718 | #145 of 285 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $61,269 | $53,560 | #169 of 280 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $59,425 | $53,509 | #181 of 380 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | — | $57,677 | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | — | $45,373 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Georgia College & State University business/commerce graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $78,249 one year after graduating and $94,468 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Georgia College & State University rank for business/commerce?
Among 75 colleges reporting earnings for business/commerce graduates, Georgia College & State University ranks #50 by median pay four years after graduation, and #49 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is business/commerce at Georgia College & State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 25% less than the national median for business/commerce ($125,988), and the median federal debt at graduation is $32,164.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.