Compare 6 Health and Wellness, General. programs in Georgia. Average earnings: $31,331.
With top graduates earning $35,031, Health and Wellness, General. stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $3K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Columbus State University's Health and Wellness, General. program leads with graduates earning $35,031, well above the $31,331 average across Georgia's 6 programs. Clayton State University follows closely at $34,006, demonstrating that regional state universities dominate this field regardless of overall institutional rankings.
High earnings don't guarantee affordability—debt burden tells the real story. Across all Georgia programs, graduates face concerning debt loads, with Columbus State leading at a 28.6% payment burden despite top earnings. All ranked programs fall into 'High burden' territory, meaning loan payments consume over 25% of discretionary income.
Highest program earnings: $35,031
Strong outcomes with 99% acceptance
28.6% payment burden | High burden - payment over 25% of discretionary
46.1% family burden | High burden - payment over 25% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $35,031 | 72 | $26,000 | High | $13,815 | High | |
| #2 | Clayton State UniversityPublic | $34,006 | 92 | $25,706 | High | $12,973 | High |
| #3 | $31,582 | 40 | $23,250 | High | $16,000 | High | |
| #4 | $30,522 | 70 | $23,970 | High | $15,047 | High | |
| #5 | $28,490 | 45 | $24,779 | High | $19,136 | High | |
| #6 | Spelman CollegePrivate | $28,357 | 40 | $25,000 | High | $109,807 | 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 →
