Georgia Southwestern State University

Americus, GA · Public · Graduate degree-granting

Georgia Southwestern State University is a public institution in Americus, Georgia, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 2,424 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $48,757 ten years after enrollment, which is 20% above the national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 36.1%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $18,851, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.59x. The average net price after financial aid is $12,019 per year. The most popular programs include Teacher Education, Business Administration & Management, Registered Nursing, Accounting, and Psychology.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$48,757
Graduation Rate
36.1%
Median Debt
$18,851
Average Net Price
$12,019
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.01x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.59x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
2,424
Admission Rate
75.2%
Average SAT
978
Retention Rate
57.6%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$5,220
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,572
Pell Grant Rate
43.4%
Federal Loan Rate
37.2%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$10,477
Income $30K–$48K
$10,935
Income $48K–$75K
$13,508
Income $110K+
$15,415

Student Demographics

Women
66.0%
White
53.7%
Black
35.2%
Hispanic
4.5%
Asian
1.2%
Two or More Races
3.5%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
45.0%

Accreditations

Programs (34)

Bachelor (21)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Business Administration & Management $65,514 51
Registered Nursing $80,811 44
Accounting $63,928 42
Teacher Education $48,001 30
Psychology $39,403 29
Human Resources Management $64,973 28
Marketing $51,176 22
Criminal Justice & Corrections Not reported 10
Health Services Administration Not reported 10
History Not reported 10
Liberal Arts & Sciences Not reported 9
Sociology $43,457 9
Computer & Information Sciences $57,043 6
Special Education Not reported 6
Communications Not reported 5
Secondary Education $48,407 5
Fine Arts Not reported 5
Computer Science Not reported 4
Biology Not reported 4
Sports & Fitness Not reported 4
Political Science Not reported 3

Master (6)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Teacher Education $65,670 100
Business Administration & Management $83,019 74
Registered Nursing $109,617 57
Special Education $61,507 24
Computer Science Not reported 19
Secondary Education $67,616 14

Graduate Certificate (1)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Teacher Education Not reported 216
Show 6 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
English Language & Literature Bachelor 2
Mathematics Bachelor 2
Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor 2
Music Bachelor 2
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Undergraduate Certificate 1
Chemistry Bachelor 1

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