Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA · Public · Graduate degree-granting
Middle Georgia State University, based in Macon, Georgia, is a public institution, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 6,574 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $40,863 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 25.4%. Mmedian graduate debt is $19,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.15x. The average net price after financial aid is $12,361 per year. The most popular programs include Registered Nursing, Business Administration & Management, Computer & Information Sciences, Psychology, and Air Transportation.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$40,863
Graduation Rate
25.4%
Median Debt
$19,000
Average Net Price
$12,361
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.83x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.15x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
6,574
Admission Rate
99.7%
Average SAT
1083
Retention Rate
65.3%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$5,038
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,390
Pell Grant Rate
42.9%
Federal Loan Rate
32.9%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$10,668
Income $30K–$48K
$10,920
Income $48K–$75K
$12,679
Income $110K+
$16,762
Student Demographics
Women
58.9%
White
49.2%
Black
31.3%
Hispanic
8.8%
Asian
3.1%
Two or More Races
4.5%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
33.3%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs, Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program, Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program (Accredited)
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education — Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Programs leading to an associate degree, Occupational Therapy (OTM) - Programs leading to a Master's Degree (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 (50)
Bachelor (25)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | $72,255 | 153 |
| Business Administration & Management | $66,797 | 135 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | $62,734 | 134 |
| Psychology | $46,976 | 126 |
| Air Transportation | $93,627 | 99 |
| Teacher Education | $51,369 | 45 |
| Health Services Administration | $46,999 | 43 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $52,719 | 27 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 27 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | Not reported | 23 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $45,671 | 21 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 20 |
| Biology | $60,578 | 20 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | Not reported | 18 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 17 |
| Social Work | Not reported | 16 |
| History | Not reported | 13 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | Not reported | 11 |
| Music | Not reported | 10 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 7 |
| Political Science | Not reported | 7 |
| Community Organization & Advocacy | $40,971 | 5 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Not reported | 3 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 3 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $96,123 | Not reported |
Master (6)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer & Information Sciences | $89,839 | 65 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 40 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 38 |
| Rhetoric & Composition | Not reported | 24 |
| Registered Nursing | $124,939 | 14 |
| Public Relations | Not reported | 4 |
Doctoral (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 28 |
Associate (10)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | $75,069 | 53 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $49,180 | 48 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | $68,083 | 36 |
| Air Transportation | Not reported | 20 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $45,884 | 16 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 13 |
| Music | Not reported | 5 |
| Health Services | Not reported | 5 |
| Linguistics | Not reported | 4 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $65,191 | Not reported |
Graduate Certificate (2)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Rhetoric & Composition | Not reported | 7 |
| Registered Nursing | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (3)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | $91,961 | 29 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | $59,223 | 14 |
| Air Transportation | Not reported | 6 |
Show 3 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Visual & Performing Arts | Associate | 2 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Data Analytics | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Computer Science Programs in Georgia
- Highest Earning Master's Computer Science Programs in Georgia
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Georgia
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Nursing & Health Programs in Georgia
- Highest Earning Master's Nursing & Health Programs in Georgia
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Psychology Programs in Georgia
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Biology Programs in Georgia
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Education Programs in Georgia
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Georgia
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Liberal Arts Programs in Georgia
Similar Institutions
- Valdosta State University — $49,361
- Albany State University — $40,674
- Georgia College & State University — $58,140
- University of West Georgia — $49,587
- Columbus State University — $44,544