Is Georgia Southern University worth it?
Georgia Southern University is a public, four-year institution in Statesboro, Georgia (small town). It awarded 5,306 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in registered nursing, psychology and business administration and management.
Employer and job title data for Georgia Southern University is being added
Federal data below is live now. When the scan lands, this page will show graduates found employed, top employers, first and current job titles, industries, metros and the trend by class year.
- Employers and job titles from public professional profiles
- Industries, metros and states graduates were found in
- Found employed by class year, 2020 to 2025
Claimed schools are scanned first
Federal data
Federal context for Georgia Southern University
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$43,987
Median earnings 4 years after
$62,342
Median earnings 10 years after
$53,236
Average net price
$15,267
Completion rate
55%
Completions (2024)
5,306
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
21,790
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $72,741 | $79,988 | 472 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $53,884 | $58,762 | 388 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $48,374 | $74,726 | 317 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $68,462 | $87,731 | 262 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $40,641 | $47,109 | 229 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $29,320 | $55,330 | 228 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $34,576 | $48,137 | 225 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $26,313 | $48,180 | 209 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $27,195 | $50,667 | 204 |
| Information Science/Studies | Bachelor's | $52,435 | $80,409 | 194 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $46,640 | $69,425 | 193 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Bachelor's | $58,026 | $66,017 | 159 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | Bachelor's | $67,235 | $95,844 | 147 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $50,753 | $79,411 | 133 |
| Criminology | Bachelor's | $35,588 | $53,766 | 125 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 363 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 261 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 194 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 192 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 189 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 188 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 184 |
| Criminology | Bachelor's | 149 |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | Master's | 135 |
| General Studies | Bachelor's | 134 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 26% | 17,063 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 20% | 13,039 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8% | 5,409 |
| Retail Trade | 7% | 4,557 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5% | 3,253 |
| Manufacturing | 5% | 3,126 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 5% | 3,085 |
| Public Administration | 4% | 2,785 |
Similar schools
Other public four year schools in Georgia
Same state, same sector, nearest by completions.
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA
43%
completion rate
3,372
completions
Graduate data being added
See the pageUniversity of North Georgia
Dahlonega, GA
37%
completion rate
3,122
completions
Graduate data being added
See the pageAugusta University
Augusta, GA
49%
completion rate
2,783
completions
Graduate data being added
See the pageFor school staff
Claim this page
Correct your page, verify your outcomes, and add the graduates a public profile scan cannot see. Claimed schools are scanned first.
Sources: federal figures for Georgia Southern University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Georgia. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page