Compare 5 Business/Managerial Economics. programs in Georgia. Average earnings: $65,967.
With top graduates earning $77,352, Business/Managerial Economics stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $12K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige across Georgia's 5 ranked options.
Georgia College & State University's Business/Managerial Economics program leads with graduates earning $77,352, followed closely by University of Georgia at $74,548. The state average of $65,967 masks significant variation—with top programs outperforming the median by nearly $12K, regional publics demonstrate that outcomes track program quality, not school reputation.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Georgia graduates borrow $18,500 and face just a 4.9% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. Georgia College graduates earn more but still maintain an excellent 5.6% burden with $22,250 in student debt, proving top programs can deliver both outcomes and affordability.
Highest program earnings: $77,352
Strong outcomes with 88% acceptance
4.9% payment burden | Excellent
10.1% family burden | Good
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $77,352 | 21 | $22,250 | Excellent | $15,753 | Good | |
| #2 | University Of GeorgiaPublic | $74,548 | 151 | $18,500 | Excellent | $20,855 | Good |
| #3 | $60,758 | 28 | $23,833 | Good | $19,000 | Manageable | |
| #4 | Georgia State UniversityPublic | $60,715 | 64 | $20,903 | Excellent | $14,837 | Manageable |
| #5 | $56,461 | 57 | $23,250 | Good | $16,000 | Manageable |
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.
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