Compare 13 Acting. programs in Georgia. Average earnings: $22,364.
With top graduates earning $35,389, Acting stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $13K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
The University of Georgia's Acting program leads with graduates earning $35,389, while the average across all 13 programs sits at $22,364. Georgia College & State University follows at $31,656, demonstrating how regional publics compete effectively in this field despite accepting 88% of applicants.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Georgia graduates borrow $18,500 and face a 19.8% payment burden, landing in the 'Challenging' category. But when parent loans are included, families face a 45.5% burden, showing the full financial picture matters for program selection.
Highest program earnings: $35,389
Strong outcomes with 88% acceptance
19.8% payment burden | Challenging - payment 18-25% of discretionary
45.5% family burden | High burden - payment over 25% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of GeorgiaPublic | $35,389 | 19 | $18,500 | Challenging | $20,855 | High |
| #2 | $31,656 | 12 | $22,250 | High | $15,753 | High | |
| #3 | $31,457 | 122 | $25,148 | High | $99,784 | High | |
| #4 | Spelman CollegePrivate | $25,831 | 11 | $25,000 | High | $109,807 | High |
| #5 | $25,182 | 53 | $23,833 | High | $19,000 | High | |
| #6 | Brenau UniversityPrivate | $20,380 | 23 | $27,000 | High | $17,437 | High |
| #7 | $20,140 | 6 | $18,851 | High | $9,000 | High | |
| #8 | Piedmont UniversityPrivate | $18,680 | 12 | $25,000 | High | $14,872 | High |
| #9 | $18,549 | 16 | $23,250 | High | $16,000 | High | |
| #10 | $17,890 | 39 | $26,000 | High | $13,815 | High | |
| #11 | $16,663 | 7 | $17,750 | High | $12,100 | High | |
| #12 | $15,552 | 16 | $24,779 | High | $19,136 | High | |
| #13 | $13,357 | 11 | $23,970 | High | $15,047 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
