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 Georgia State University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 44% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 26th 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 Georgia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance | $57,949 | $101,040 | +14% | #4 of 21 | #3 | $21,000 |
| Computer Science | $66,803 | $100,582 | -6% | #168 of 349 | #147 | $21,500 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $78,175 | $99,457 | +41% | #24 of 253 | #19 | $24,041 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $55,596 | $89,587 | +4% | #53 of 126 | #44 | $23,029 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $78,165 | $87,146 | -2% | #472 of 966 | #408 | $23,878 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $65,439 | $87,020 | -6% | #215 of 459 | #205 | $24,082 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $49,368 | $84,681 | +9% | #27 of 84 | #25 | $19,296 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $56,344 | $82,688 | -1% | #167 of 452 | #152 | $21,625 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $55,761 | $81,029 | +6% | #242 of 796 | #216 | $24,250 |
| Mathematics | $43,315 | $68,916 | -1% | #167 of 309 | #147 | $17,837 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $47,730 | $68,644 | +1% | #412 of 1176 | #364 | $25,109 |
| Marketing | $40,414 | $67,872 | -2% | #233 of 516 | #208 | $22,125 |
| Real Estate | $44,015 | $62,120 | -27% | #21 of 25 | #20 | $28,220 |
| Physics | $31,001 | $60,393 | -21% | #105 of 107 | #98 | $21,859 |
| Philosophy | — | $60,009 | +10% | #30 of 86 | #22 | $22,600 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $32,939 | $59,089 | +4% | #43 of 137 | #34 | $18,750 |
| Political Science and Government | $29,275 | $58,432 | -8% | #363 of 565 | #291 | $22,125 |
| Economics | $40,598 | $58,344 | -29% | #355 of 368 | #337 | $25,000 |
| Public Policy Analysis | $42,215 | $56,842 | -23% | #33 of 34 | #25 | $25,767 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | — | $56,263 | +1% | #32 of 70 | #35 | $24,943 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $46,903 | $54,899 | +16% | #99 of 680 | #63 | $24,750 |
| Journalism | $28,416 | $54,732 | -3% | #92 of 187 | #73 | $23,500 |
| Chemistry | $33,836 | $53,430 | -18% | #199 of 209 | #193 | $24,276 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $33,213 | $52,857 | -5% | #403 of 660 | #377 | $23,179 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $26,232 | $52,415 | -5% | #160 of 225 | #135 | $22,950 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $26,967 | $52,410 | +2% | #136 of 345 | #135 | $25,500 |
| Social Work | $29,609 | $52,356 | +1% | #194 of 420 | #176 | $25,622 |
| Biology | $26,647 | $52,222 | -9% | #617 of 841 | #573 | $24,000 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $22,865 | $51,367 | -18% | #64 of 67 | #58 | $23,250 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $30,536 | $50,632 | -9% | #148 of 207 | #133 | $25,000 |
| English Language and Literature | $25,559 | $49,792 | +2% | #259 of 576 | #178 | $23,250 |
| Sociology | $28,968 | $49,333 | -6% | #306 of 462 | #253 | $25,500 |
| Psychology | $28,904 | $49,050 | -3% | #600 of 1027 | #478 | $25,000 |
| Public Health | $34,761 | $48,896 | -17% | #176 of 215 | #170 | $23,400 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $27,917 | $47,132 | -16% | #523 of 660 | #509 | $24,254 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $39,375 | $47,111 | -22% | #133 of 138 | #132 | $25,000 |
| History | $32,602 | $46,554 | -8% | #334 of 459 | #302 | $24,375 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $27,932 | $43,975 | -15% | #92 of 103 | #72 | $26,875 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $22,588 | $42,457 | -3% | #91 of 144 | #77 | $21,974 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $21,226 | $42,454 | +3% | #188 of 423 | #150 | $24,922 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | $16,568 | $40,310 | -19% | #81 of 90 | #78 | $21,588 |
| Anthropology | $21,157 | $40,306 | -14% | #161 of 188 | #147 | $21,125 |
| Music | $25,108 | $35,963 | -16% | #231 of 268 | #210 | $24,527 |
| American Sign Language | $25,656 | — | — | — | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | $16,682 | — | — | — | — | $22,000 |
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 Georgia State University Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $204,981
- Avg rent near campus: $2,016/mo — vs ~$1,356/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 30303 (7.7% cap, Atlanta)
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🏆 Where Georgia State University Ranks
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,158 | $22,389 |
| Room | $12,206 | |
| Board | $4,322 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $31,468 | $46,699 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $13,552 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $14,546 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $17,219 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $19,421 |
| $110,001+ | $20,338 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
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Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Georgia State University's top programs commonly pursue.
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology