University of Georgia
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who want a major research university experience. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $59,100 within 10 years; strong 90% graduation rate.
About This School
University of Georgia is a public institution located in Athens, Georgia with approximately 32,137 undergraduate students enrolled. The school is moderately selective, accepting approximately 38% of applicants. The average net price after financial aid is $13,936 per year. The graduation rate is 90%, and the typical graduate earns $59,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of Georgia is a public land-grant research university with its main campus in Athens, Georgia, United States. Chartered in 1785, it is the first state-chartered public university in the United States. It is the flagship school of the University System of Georgia.
This is a strong option for students who want a well-resourced flagship university at a genuinely affordable price — $13,816/year average net cost is hard to beat for the scale and reputation you're getting. The numbers back up the experience: a 95% freshman retention rate and 87% graduation rate signal that students arrive and actually finish. Median earnings of $59,100 at 10 years are solid but not exceptional, so students in lower-paying fields should think carefully about fit, though the relatively low median debt of $16,666 keeps the financial risk manageable.
Popular Programs
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Notable Alumni
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 23% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (32,137 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
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