Is University of Georgia worth it?

Athens, GA · Public · 4-year

University of Georgia is a public, four-year institution in Athens, Georgia (midsize city). It awarded 13,321 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in psychology, biology sciences and business administration and management.

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Federal context for University of Georgia

Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.

Median earnings 1 year after

$48,074

Median earnings 4 years after

$74,144

Median earnings 10 years after

$68,726

Average net price

$13,936

Completion rate

90%

Completions (2024)

13,321

Years to pay back

under 1 year

Students (undergrad)

32,137

Median earnings after completing, by program

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings, 1yrMedian earnings, 4yrGraduates counted
Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's$67,444$97,364428
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationBachelor's$45,326$74,531293
Psychology, GeneralBachelor's$29,874$59,446286
MarketingBachelor's$51,951$85,785281
Biology, GeneralBachelor's$27,638$60,366268
Social WorkMaster's$45,622$60,590261
LawFirst professional$76,702$116,044256
Management Information Systems and ServicesBachelor's$78,190$113,184252
Computer ScienceBachelor's$79,546$107,397223
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationFirst professional$110,583$131,209212
InsuranceBachelor's$64,131$94,729189
Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's$56,630$80,881181
Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's$118,821$154,042174
International Relations and National Security StudiesBachelor's$39,275$70,510172
Veterinary MedicineFirst professional$96,208$134,085168

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

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
ProgramAward levelAwards
Psychology, GeneralBachelor's578
Biology/Biological Sciences, GeneralBachelor's530
Finance, GeneralBachelor's463
Marketing/Marketing Management, GeneralBachelor's427
Management Information Systems, GeneralBachelor's347
Computer ScienceBachelor's280
Business Administration and Management, GeneralMaster's261
InsuranceBachelor's253
Political Science and Government, GeneralBachelor's239
Business Administration and Management, GeneralBachelor's228

Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion

IndustryShare of graduatesGraduates counted
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services20%25,147
Educational Services20%24,468
Health Care and Social Assistance9%10,484
Finance and Insurance8%10,282
Retail Trade7%8,193
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services5%6,096
Information4%5,262
Wholesale Trade4%5,218

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Sources: federal figures for University of Georgia. 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