Compare 14 History. programs in Georgia. Average earnings: $40,920.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, History programs tell a different story. Across 14 programs in Georgia, earnings range from $25,194 to $50,737—a $25K variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Emory University's History program leads with graduates earning $50,737, well above the state average of $40,920. But Clayton State University follows closely at $47,741 with a 71% acceptance rate, while University of North Georgia produces $47,449 earners—proving regional publics compete directly with prestigious institutions.
For students, Emory achieves the strongest position with $18,250 in borrowing and an 8.9% payment burden, rating 'Good' for affordability. But families face different math—University of North Georgia leads with a 17.4% family debt burden compared to Emory's steep 26% when parent loans are included.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Emory UniversityPrivate | $50,737 | 39 | $18,250 | Good | $30,480 | High |
| #2 | Clayton State UniversityPublic | $47,741 | 11 | $25,706 | Manageable | $12,973 | Challenging |
| #3 | $47,449 | 53 | $17,750 | Good | $12,100 | Manageable | |
| #4 | University Of GeorgiaPublic | $46,459 | 85 | $18,500 | Good | $20,855 | Challenging |
| #5 | $43,849 | 25 | $22,250 | Manageable | $15,753 | High | |
| #6 | Augusta UniversityPublic | $43,074 | 18 | $20,500 | Manageable | $15,568 | High |
| #7 | $39,830 | 21 | $23,970 | Challenging | $15,047 | High | |
| #8 | $39,698 | 51 | $23,250 | Challenging | $16,000 | High | |
| #9 | $39,240 | 8 | $26,000 | Challenging | $13,815 | High | |
| #10 | Dalton State CollegePublic | $38,495 | 11 | $12,937 | Good | $8,848 | Challenging |
| #11 | $38,294 | 19 | $24,779 | Challenging | $19,136 | High | |
| #12 | $37,170 | 36 | $23,833 | Challenging | $19,000 | High | |
| #13 | Georgia State UniversityPublic | $35,645 | 51 | $20,903 | Challenging | $14,837 | High |
| #14 | Agnes Scott CollegePrivate | $25,194 | 13 | $26,749 | High | $28,820 | 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.
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