Is University of West Georgia worth it?
University of West Georgia is a public, four-year institution in Carrollton, Georgia (small town). It awarded 3,372 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in educational leadership and administration, educational technology and elementary education and teaching.
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Federal context for University of West Georgia
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Median earnings 1 year after
$39,461
Median earnings 4 years after
$58,022
Median earnings 10 years after
$49,587
Average net price
$12,786
Completion rate
43%
Completions (2024)
3,372
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
7,520
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 | $58,664 | $64,065 | 328 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | Master's | $67,652 | $74,243 | 275 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $44,392 | $62,588 | 231 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $77,140 | $86,904 | 224 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $25,058 | $43,731 | 193 |
| Journalism | Bachelor's | $27,268 | $47,891 | 175 |
| Criminology | Bachelor's | $33,839 | $50,048 | 173 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $40,562 | $63,104 | 153 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $41,744 | $49,499 | 137 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | Bachelor's | $31,492 | $49,799 | 117 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $28,550 | $47,252 | 116 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $64,574 | $97,803 | 114 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's | $45,505 | $58,091 | 97 |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $34,393 | $47,412 | 87 |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's | $67,672 | $74,278 | 86 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Post-master's certificate | 365 |
| Educational/Instructional Technology | Master's | 361 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 172 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 157 |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | Master's | 150 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | Master's | 149 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Master's | 140 |
| Criminology | Bachelor's | 111 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 110 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 104 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 34% | 9,941 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 18% | 5,134 |
| Retail Trade | 7% | 2,115 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6% | 1,606 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5% | 1,458 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 4% | 1,281 |
| Manufacturing | 4% | 1,212 |
| Public Administration | 4% | 1,149 |
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Sources: federal figures for University of West Georgia. 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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