Brenau University
Gainesville, GA · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting
A private nonprofit institution in Gainesville, Georgia, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges, Brenau University serves students across multiple degree programs. With 1,029 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $54,003 ten years after enrollment, which is 33% above the national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 34.2%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $27,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2x. The average net price after financial aid is $18,924 per year. The most popular programs include Registered Nursing, Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions, Teacher Education, Cognitive Psychology, and Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$54,003
Graduation Rate
34.2%
Median Debt
$27,000
Average Net Price
$18,924
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.71x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,029
Admission Rate
87.8%
Average SAT
1079
Retention Rate
65.0%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$34,027
Out-of-State Tuition
$34,027
Pell Grant Rate
45.9%
Federal Loan Rate
69.9%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$19,481
Income $30K–$48K
$17,379
Income $48K–$75K
$18,420
Income $110K+
$20,426
Student Demographics
Women
89.8%
White
41.9%
Black
24.0%
Hispanic
21.1%
Asian
1.8%
Two or More Races
4.5%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
45.4%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program, Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program (Accredited)
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education — Occupational Therapy (OTM) - Programs leading to a Master's Degree (Accredited)
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education — Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist (Preaccredited)
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education — Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels, Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels, Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels (Accredited)
- Commission on English Language Program Accreditation — English Language (Accredited)
- National Association of Schools of Dance, Commission on Accreditation — Dance (DANCE) (Accredited)
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education — Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools (Accredited)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (57)
Bachelor (16)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | $88,731 | 70 |
| Teacher Education | $46,138 | 33 |
| Psychology | $42,586 | 22 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | $36,910 | 16 |
| Health Services Administration | $38,591 | 15 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 12 |
| Dance | Not reported | 11 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 10 |
| Business | $55,114 | 9 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 7 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 6 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 5 |
| Human Resources Management | $53,693 | 5 |
| Communications | Not reported | 4 |
| Biology | Not reported | 4 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 3 |
Master (13)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | $116,299 | 81 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | $74,827 | 64 |
| Teacher Education | $69,139 | 55 |
| Cognitive Psychology | $47,251 | 35 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 31 |
| Business Administration & Management | $80,464 | 27 |
| Human Resources Management | Not reported | 22 |
| Gerontology | $50,743 | 15 |
| Special Education | Not reported | 12 |
| Accounting | $91,509 | 11 |
| Health Services Administration | $80,790 | 6 |
| Communications | Not reported | 4 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | Not reported | 4 |
Doctoral (4)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 16 |
| Educational Administration | Not reported | 3 |
| Registered Nursing | Not reported | 3 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | $84,269 | Not reported |
First Professional (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | Not reported | 38 |
Associate (2)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $54,968 | 22 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 18 |
Graduate Certificate (3)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 9 |
| Registered Nursing | Not reported | 4 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 4 |
Undergraduate Certificate (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 13 |
Show 17 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Public Relations | Master | 2 |
| Secondary Education | Bachelor | 2 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Master | 2 |
| Fine Arts | Bachelor | 2 |
| Finance | Bachelor | 2 |
| Finance | Master | 2 |
| Marketing | Master | 2 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | Graduate Certificate | 2 |
| Public Relations | Graduate Certificate | 1 |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | Bachelor | 1 |
| International Relations | Bachelor | 1 |
| Music | Bachelor | 1 |
| Health Services Administration | Graduate Certificate | 1 |
| Accounting | Graduate Certificate | 1 |
| Human Resources Management | Graduate Certificate | 1 |
| Marketing | Bachelor | 1 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | Master | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Nursing & Health Programs in Georgia
- Highest Earning Master's Nursing & Health Programs in Georgia
- Highest Earning Master's Business Programs in Georgia
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Psychology Programs in Georgia
- Highest Earning Master's Psychology Programs in Georgia
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Education Programs in Georgia
- Highest Earning Master's Education Programs in Georgia
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Visual & Performing Arts Programs in Georgia
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Georgia
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