# Piedmont University

Private nonprofit college in Demorest, GA. IPEDS ID 140818.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/piedmont-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/piedmont-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 93% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $20,599 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 47%; beats 69% of GA colleges and 37% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $49,130; beats 64% of GA colleges and 38% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $18,108

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,416 |
| 30-48k | $17,618 |
| 48-75k | $19,085 |
| 75-110k | $24,161 |
| 110k+ | $25,622 |

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

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.33 years on average (29% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $49,130 (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 | $15,416 | $66,751 | 4.3 years |
| 30-48k | $17,618 | $76,286 | 4.9 years |
| 48-75k | $19,085 | $82,638 | 5.3 years |
| 75-110k | $24,161 | $104,617 | 6.7 years |
| 110k+ | $25,622 | $110,943 | 7.1 years |

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

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $46,801
- Tuition and fees: $31,700
- Housing and meals: $12,300; books: $1,298

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 528–625; SAT math: 510–620; ACT: 18–25 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 2,066 applicants, 1,918 admitted, 286 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 93%, ACT 18–25 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 93%, ACT 18–24 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (52 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $73,416 | $79,552 | $29,875 |
| Business Administration | $45,404 | $65,564 | $27,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $41,663 | $45,643 | $30,026 |
| Criminal Justice | not reported | $43,125 | not reported |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Relations and Advertising | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Special Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Writing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Literature | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Neuroscience | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Applied Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Natural Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology | $23,665 | not reported | $33,000 |
| Security / Homeland Security | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology and Anthropology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | $18,680 | not reported | not reported |
| Film and Photography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Accounting | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Finance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Hospitality Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Science / Analytics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Marketing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | 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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