Compare 7 General Studies. programs in Georgia. Average earnings: $38,968.
General Studies programs produce graduates earning between $16,448 and $45,787—a $29K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 7 ranked programs in Georgia, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
University Of North Georgia's General Studies program leads with graduates earning $45,787. The average across all Georgia programs is $38,968, yet this regional public outperforms by $6,800. Valdosta State follows at $44,189, proving that state universities dominate this field despite varying overall institutional profiles.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University Of North Georgia graduates borrow $17,750 and face just a 10.5% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.39, graduates can pay off their entire student debt with about 5 months of salary.
Highest program earnings: $45,787
Strong outcomes with 72% acceptance
10.5% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
18.7% family burden | Challenging - payment 18-25% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $45,787 | 41 | $17,750 | Good | $12,100 | Challenging | |
| #2 | $44,189 | 90 | $24,779 | Manageable | $19,136 | High | |
| #3 | $42,597 | 21 | $19,000 | Manageable | $16,219 | High | |
| #4 | Clayton State UniversityPublic | $41,898 | 91 | $25,706 | Challenging | $12,973 | High |
| #5 | Mercer UniversityPrivate | $41,466 | 20 | $24,199 | Manageable | $20,000 | High |
| #6 | $40,388 | 190 | $23,250 | Manageable | $16,000 | High | |
| #7 | $16,448 | 13 | $31,000 | High | $17,705 | 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 →
