Compare 19 Auditing. programs in Georgia. Average earnings: $58,643.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Auditing tells a different story. Across 19 programs, earnings range from $38,289 to $77,243—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Oglethorpe University's Auditing program leads with graduates earning $77,243, followed closely by University of Georgia at $76,298. The average across all programs is $58,643, yet this lesser-known private institution outperforms larger names—proof that program excellence exists beyond traditional prestige hierarchies.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Georgia graduates borrow $18,500 and face just a 4.7% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their $76K post-grad income.
Highest program earnings: $77,243
Strong outcomes with 60% acceptance
4.7% payment burden | Excellent - payment under 8% of discretionary
10.8% family burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Oglethorpe UniversityPrivate | $77,243 | 19 | $25,000 | Excellent | $39,463 | Manageable |
| #2 | University Of GeorgiaPublic | $76,298 | 209 | $18,500 | Excellent | $20,855 | Good |
| #3 | Mercer UniversityPrivate | $74,397 | 29 | $24,199 | Excellent | $20,000 | Manageable |
| #4 | Berry CollegePrivate | $72,729 | 14 | $23,250 | Excellent | $29,771 | Manageable |
| #5 | $66,265 | 102 | $23,250 | Excellent | $16,000 | Manageable | |
| #6 | $65,652 | 233 | $23,833 | Excellent | $19,000 | Manageable | |
| #7 | Georgia State UniversityPublic | $62,731 | 195 | $20,903 | Excellent | $14,837 | Manageable |
| #8 | $61,625 | 80 | $17,750 | Excellent | $12,100 | Good | |
| #9 | $59,578 | 48 | $22,250 | Good | $15,753 | Manageable | |
| #10 | $57,358 | 69 | $23,970 | Good | $15,047 | Manageable | |
| #11 | Augusta UniversityPublic | $57,209 | 34 | $20,500 | Good | $15,568 | Manageable |
| #12 | $55,030 | 56 | $24,779 | Good | $19,136 | Challenging | |
| #13 | $52,656 | 54 | $18,851 | Good | $9,000 | Manageable | |
| #14 | $51,260 | 30 | $28,000 | Manageable | $15,692 | Challenging | |
| #15 | Dalton State CollegePublic | $50,690 | 18 | $12,937 | Excellent | $8,848 | Good |
| #16 | $48,946 | 29 | $26,000 | Manageable | $13,815 | Challenging | |
| #17 | Clayton State UniversityPublic | $46,793 | 37 | $25,706 | Manageable | $12,973 | Challenging |
| #18 | Albany State UniversityPublic | $39,462 | 11 | $25,024 | Challenging | $10,892 | High |
| #19 | Clark Atlanta UniversityPrivate | $38,289 | 19 | $27,000 | Challenging | $61,803 | High |
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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.
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