Is Brenau University worth it?
Brenau University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Gainesville, Georgia (small city). It awarded 689 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in nursing practice, elementary education and teaching and occupational therapy.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$51,095
Median earnings 4 years after
$61,654
Median earnings 10 years after
$54,003
Average net price
$18,924
Completion rate
33%
Completions (2024)
689
Years to pay back
1.2 years
Students (undergrad)
1,029
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Master's | $66,094 | $74,827 | 145 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $80,786 | $88,731 | 104 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $66,564 | $80,464 | 75 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Doctoral | $71,971 | $84,269 | 70 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $101,548 | $116,299 | 46 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $40,980 | $46,138 | 44 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's | $35,575 | $47,251 | 43 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $53,023 | $69,139 | 40 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Master's | $62,448 | N/A | 40 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Master's | $58,406 | $80,790 | 26 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | $43,193 | $55,114 | 25 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Master's | $69,038 | $91,509 | 25 |
| Gerontology | Master's | $43,496 | $50,743 | 19 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $36,497 | $42,586 | 16 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Practice | Master's | 68 |
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist | Master's | 55 |
| Nursing Practice | Bachelor's | 44 |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | Doctoral professional practice | 39 |
| Clinical Psychology | Master's | 34 |
| Physician Associate/Assistant | Master's | 33 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 32 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Master's | 32 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | Master's | 24 |
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist | Doctoral professional practice | 23 |
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Sources: federal figures for Brenau University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Georgia. Counts under 10 are not published.
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