# Clayton State University

Public college in Morrow, GA. IPEDS ID 139311.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/clayton-state-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/clayton-state-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 69% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $8,365 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 40%; beats 47% of GA colleges and 25% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $49,179; beats 65% of GA colleges and 38% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $16,750

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,405 |
| 30-48k | $7,032 |
| 48-75k | $9,755 |
| 75-110k | $12,095 |
| 110k+ | $14,161 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.75 years on average (15% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $49,179 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in GA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,405 | $35,174 | 2.2 years |
| 30-48k | $7,032 | $33,402 | 2.1 years |
| 48-75k | $9,755 | $46,336 | 3.0 years |
| 75-110k | $12,095 | $57,451 | 3.7 years |
| 110k+ | $14,161 | $67,265 | 4.3 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $17,415 in-state; about $28,767 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $5,180 in-state, $16,532 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $11,104; books: $1,822

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 450–558; SAT math: 410–520; ACT: 15–19 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 1,782 applicants, 1,258 admitted, 504 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 69%, ACT 15–19 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 71%, ACT 16–20 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (33 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $82,714 | $96,160 | $37,783 |
| Computer Science | $56,328 | $94,876 | $31,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $61,318 | $67,899 | $39,458 |
| Accounting | $42,756 | $63,862 | $45,375 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $54,559 | $63,402 | $25,000 |
| Business Administration | $46,721 | $58,740 | $37,250 |
| Biology | $31,665 | $57,400 | $31,500 |
| Political Science | $28,784 | $55,643 | $30,500 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | not reported | $53,042 | not reported |
| Health Administration | $35,248 | $50,131 | $48,925 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $37,898 | $50,110 | $45,202 |
| Legal Support Services | $36,407 | $49,897 | $40,792 |
| Criminal Justice | $30,200 | $47,627 | $31,000 |
| History | not reported | $42,146 | not reported |
| Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) | $27,532 | $42,032 | $35,448 |
| Communications | $34,493 | $40,300 | $35,000 |
| Health Sciences | $34,006 | $40,140 | $31,000 |
| Film and Photography | $15,952 | $36,510 | $27,896 |
| English | $22,874 | $31,053 | $22,638 |
| Information Science / Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | $29,834 | not reported | $40,687 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business | $33,735 | not reported | $41,146 |
| Hospitality Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Marketing | $39,557 | not reported | $30,896 |

## Major to career
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $101,220 (Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA), $99,600 (GA), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $100,490 (Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA), $93,550 (GA), $97,550 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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