# Georgia Southern University

Public college in Statesboro, GA. IPEDS ID 139931.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/georgia-southern-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/georgia-southern-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 88% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $15,267 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 55%; beats 80% of GA colleges and 52% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $53,236; beats 80% of GA colleges and 50% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $15,250

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,162 |
| 30-48k | $12,564 |
| 48-75k | $14,965 |
| 75-110k | $18,408 |
| 110k+ | $19,789 |

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 4.42 years on average (34% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $53,236 (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 | $12,162 | $53,756 | 2.7 years |
| 30-48k | $12,564 | $55,533 | 2.8 years |
| 48-75k | $14,965 | $66,145 | 3.4 years |
| 75-110k | $18,408 | $81,363 | 4.1 years |
| 110k+ | $19,789 | $87,467 | 4.4 years |

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

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $24,430 in-state; about $36,142 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $6,022 in-state, $17,734 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $10,993; books: $1,200

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 528–583; SAT math: 458–550; ACT: 18–23 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 14,410 applicants, 12,916 admitted, 4,753 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 88%, ACT 18–23 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 90%, ACT 18–23 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (74 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Engineering Technology / Technician | $67,235 | $95,844 | $26,000 |
| Electrical Engineering | $75,859 | $95,467 | $27,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $63,616 | $92,026 | $23,750 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $68,462 | $87,731 | $25,500 |
| Management Information Systems | $59,373 | $81,310 | $23,375 |
| Information Science / Studies | $52,435 | $80,409 | $29,000 |
| Nursing | $72,741 | $79,988 | $27,277 |
| Finance | $50,753 | $79,411 | $24,656 |
| Civil Engineering | $63,195 | $78,034 | $26,250 |
| Business Administration | $48,374 | $74,726 | $25,000 |
| Accounting | $44,094 | $74,282 | $23,363 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | $62,447 | $72,156 | $27,000 |
| Marketing | $46,640 | $69,425 | $25,762 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $58,026 | $66,017 | $28,000 |
| Chemistry | $34,977 | $65,629 | $23,500 |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | $28,360 | $65,037 | $24,700 |
| Public Relations and Advertising | $35,649 | $64,934 | $25,000 |
| Mathematics | $35,511 | $59,424 | $24,650 |
| Political Science | $30,407 | $58,949 | $27,243 |
| Business Economics | $39,233 | $57,606 | $29,580 |
| Anthropology | not reported | $55,879 | not reported |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $29,320 | $55,330 | $25,338 |
| Journalism | $33,798 | $54,396 | $27,000 |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | $27,644 | $53,981 | $26,120 |
| Health Sciences | $31,582 | $53,826 | $31,000 |
| Criminology | $35,588 | $53,766 | $26,000 |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $39,355 | $53,396 | $26,000 |
| Special Education | not reported | $53,272 | $23,687 |
| Criminal Justice | $35,266 | $52,398 | $32,375 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | not reported | $52,038 | not reported |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | $24,934 | $51,581 | $28,000 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $41,063 | $50,800 | $27,000 |
| Biology | $27,195 | $50,667 | $25,755 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | not reported | $49,941 | not reported |
| Public Health | $33,716 | $49,881 | $28,500 |
| Psychology | $26,313 | $48,180 | $25,000 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $34,576 | $48,137 | $31,000 |
| International Relations | $27,664 | $47,844 | $25,008 |
| Writing | $31,447 | $47,439 | $25,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $40,641 | $47,109 | $26,750 |
| English | $32,811 | $45,901 | $23,250 |
| History | $26,784 | $45,796 | $24,241 |
| Human Development and Family Studies | $29,387 | $45,505 | $30,500 |
| Apparel and Textiles | $28,911 | $45,043 | $29,250 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | $31,086 | $42,573 | $24,936 |
| Sociology | $34,627 | $42,305 | $26,500 |
| Theatre | $16,586 | $38,107 | $27,000 |
| Studio Art | $21,214 | $34,659 | $29,500 |
| Music | not reported | $34,150 | not reported |
| Agriculture / Veterinary Preparatory Programs | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Construction Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Manufacturing Engineering | $83,438 | not reported | not reported |
| Civil Engineering Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | $33,408 | not reported | $28,157 |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Geology / Earth Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology (Research) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Geography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | $26,396 | not reported | $26,004 |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Hospitality Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage not reported (metro), $93,550 (GA), $97,550 (U.S.)
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage not reported (metro), $99,600 (GA), $101,860 (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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