Compare 11 Business/Commerce, General. programs in Georgia. Average earnings: $49,842.
Business/Commerce, General programs in Georgia produce graduates earning between $38,173 and $66,047—a $28K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 11 ranked programs, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
At the top, Mercer University produces Business/Commerce graduates earning $66,047, well above the state average of $49,842. The University of Georgia follows at $60,895, while Augusta University delivers $60,541—proving that program-level factors drive outcomes more than overall school rankings.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mercer UniversityPrivate | $66,047 | 29 | $24,199 | Excellent | $20,000 | Manageable |
| #2 | University Of GeorgiaPublic | $60,895 | 55 | $18,500 | Excellent | $20,855 | Manageable |
| #3 | Augusta UniversityPublic | $60,541 | 33 | $20,500 | Excellent | $15,568 | Manageable |
| #4 | Georgia Gwinnett CollegePublic | $52,026 | 359 | $20,076 | Good | $11,267 | Manageable |
| #5 | $49,756 | 49 | $26,000 | Manageable | $13,815 | Challenging | |
| #6 | Covenant CollegePrivate | $46,628 | 24 | $22,500 | Manageable | $29,500 | High |
| #7 | Clayton State UniversityPublic | $46,359 | 28 | $25,706 | Manageable | $12,973 | Challenging |
| #8 | Brenau UniversityPrivate | $45,058 | 17 | $27,000 | Manageable | $17,437 | High |
| #9 | $41,546 | 76 | $15,039 | Good | $11,189 | Challenging | |
| #10 | Truett Mcconnell UniversityPrivate | $41,231 | 33 | $23,439 | Manageable | $12,500 | High |
| #11 | $38,173 | 37 | $16,750 | Manageable | $9,604 | Challenging |
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 →
