# Georgia State University: Finance (bachelor's)

Atlanta, GA. IPEDS 139940, CIP 52.08. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/georgia-state-university/majors/finance

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $56,344
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $82,688 (U.S. median for this major: $77,992 across 438 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,250 (U.S. median $23,250)
- Rank in GA: 2 of 9 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the GA median for this major (9 colleges, $72,717): +$9,971
- Versus the U.S. median: +$4,696

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.45 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $82,688 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 | 1.2 years |
| 30-48k | $14,430 | $64,214 | 1.3 years |
| 48-75k | $16,656 | $74,119 | 1.5 years |
| 75-110k | $19,390 | $86,286 | 1.8 years |
| 110k+ | $20,305 | $90,357 | 1.8 years |

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

## Finance at GA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Georgia | $97,364 | $20,299 | $13,936 | 90% |
| Georgia State University | $82,688 | $24,250 | $15,931 | 53% |
| Kennesaw State University | $81,002 | $25,000 | $15,048 | 52% |
| Georgia Southern University | $79,411 | $24,656 | $15,267 | 55% |
| University of West Georgia | $72,717 | $25,571 | $12,786 | 44% |
| Valdosta State University | $68,453 | $26,562 | $10,945 | 42% |
| University of North Georgia | $67,554 | $16,650 | $9,823 | 37% |
| Mercer University | $66,036 | $19,500 | $23,847 | 70% |
| Columbus State University | $65,380 | $25,488 | $13,115 | 42% |

## Careers
- Financial analyst (SOC 13-2051): median wage $100,830 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, $99,420 GA, $102,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035
- General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021): median wage $111,410 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, $103,730 GA, $105,770 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Financial Managers (SOC 11-3031): median wage $171,240 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, $166,790 GA, $166,570 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.7% 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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