# Georgia State University: Ethnic / Gender Studies (bachelor's)

Atlanta, GA. IPEDS 139940, CIP 05.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/georgia-state-university/majors/ethnic-gender-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $27,932
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $43,975 (U.S. median for this major: $51,565 across 103 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $31,000 (U.S. median $22,938)
- Rank in GA: 2 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the GA median for this major (3 colleges, $43,975): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: -$7,590

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.45 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $43,975 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 | $13,787 | $61,352 | 5.9 years |
| 30-48k | $14,430 | $64,214 | 6.1 years |
| 48-75k | $16,656 | $74,119 | 7.1 years |
| 75-110k | $19,390 | $86,286 | 8.2 years |
| 110k+ | $20,305 | $90,357 | 8.6 years |

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

## Ethnic / Gender Studies at GA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emory University | $58,745 | $19,610 | $22,585 | 91% |
| Georgia State University | $43,975 | $31,000 | $15,931 | 53% |
| Spelman College | $25,137 | $26,000 | $38,967 | 79% |

## Careers
- Interpreters and Translators (SOC 27-3091): median wage $60,420 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, $57,880 GA, $60,170 U.S.; U.S. jobs 2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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