Is Georgia Southwestern State University worth it?
Georgia Southwestern State University is a public, four-year institution in Americus, Georgia (small town). It awarded 737 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in teacher education and professional development, elementary education and teaching and business administration and management.
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Federal context for Georgia Southwestern State University
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Median earnings 1 year after
$43,243
Median earnings 4 years after
$62,132
Median earnings 10 years after
$48,757
Average net price
$12,019
Completion rate
41%
Completions (2024)
737
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
2,424
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $62,821 | $65,670 | 224 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $97,855 | $109,617 | 76 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $76,025 | $80,811 | 70 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $51,890 | $63,928 | 67 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $49,765 | $65,514 | 64 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $63,113 | $83,019 | 33 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $27,062 | $39,403 | 32 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $38,973 | $48,001 | 24 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Bachelor's | $37,917 | $64,973 | 24 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $38,580 | $51,176 | 19 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $32,709 | N/A | 18 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | N/A | $57,043 | N/A |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | Master's | 153 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 77 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Master's | 72 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 51 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 51 |
| Accounting | Bachelor's | 46 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Master's | 42 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 42 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 35 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | Master's | 20 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 38% | 3,242 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 20% | 1,754 |
| Retail Trade | 6% | 517 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6% | 483 |
| Finance and Insurance | 5% | 435 |
| Public Administration | 4% | 334 |
| Manufacturing | 4% | 330 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 3% | 261 |
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Sources: federal figures for Georgia Southwestern State 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