Georgia Highlands College

Rome, GA · Public · Bachelor degree-granting

Georgia Highlands College is a public institution in Rome, Georgia, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 4,761 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $43,184 ten years after enrollment, which is 6% above the national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 20.7%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $12,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.6x. The average net price after financial aid is $6,928 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Registered Nursing, Health Services, Business Administration & Management, and Criminal Justice & Corrections.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$43,184
Graduation Rate
20.7%
Median Debt
$12,000
Average Net Price
$6,928
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
3.12x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.6x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
4,761
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
59.3%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$3,120
Out-of-State Tuition
$10,080
Pell Grant Rate
41.1%
Federal Loan Rate
17.0%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$5,473
Income $30K–$48K
$5,989
Income $48K–$75K
$7,827
Income $110K+
$12,363

Student Demographics

Women
64.4%
White
54.6%
Black
18.1%
Hispanic
19.9%
Asian
1.3%
Two or More Races
4.2%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
41.8%

Accreditations

Programs (10)

Bachelor (6)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Health Services Not reported 39
Registered Nursing $95,596 34
Business Administration & Management Not reported 25
Criminal Justice & Corrections Not reported 23
Dental Support Services $64,541 20
Health Services Administration Not reported 17

Associate (4)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences $44,693 605
Registered Nursing $89,765 82
Dental Support Services $68,347 12
Mental Health Services Not reported 5

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