Is Piedmont University worth it?
Piedmont University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Demorest, Georgia (small town). It awarded 559 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in curriculum and instruction, elementary education and teaching and registered nursing.
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Federal context for Piedmont University
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Median earnings 1 year after
$51,333
Median earnings 4 years after
$65,743
Median earnings 10 years after
$49,130
Average net price
$20,599
Completion rate
47%
Completions (2024)
559
Years to pay back
1.3 years
Students (undergrad)
1,117
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and Instruction | First professional | $70,826 | $73,718 | 667 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $56,169 | $63,728 | 199 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $73,416 | $79,552 | 119 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $41,663 | $45,643 | 56 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $47,449 | $69,459 | 46 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $45,404 | $65,564 | 38 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's | $55,865 | $62,811 | 36 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $23,665 | N/A | 21 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Bachelor's | $18,680 | N/A | 17 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Doctoral | $92,531 | N/A | 16 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Education, General | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and Instruction | Post-master's certificate | 113 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 65 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 55 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Master's | 53 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 19 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | Master's | 18 |
| Art Teacher Education | Master's | 12 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 11 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 11 |
| Art Teacher Education | Post-master's certificate | 10 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 53% | 2,329 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 15% | 674 |
| Retail Trade | 4% | 173 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3% | 152 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 3% | 136 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 3% | 117 |
| Manufacturing | 3% | 116 |
| Public Administration | 3% | 116 |
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Sources: federal figures for Piedmont 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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