Compare 17 Political Economy. programs in Georgia. Average earnings: $47,005.
The highest-earning Political Economy program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $31K earnings gap across 17 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
Berry College's Political Economy program leads with graduates earning $59,783, well above the state average of $47,005. Emory follows at $56,441, while Georgia College & State University claims third at $55,013—demonstrating that smaller programs can compete with major research universities when evaluated on actual outcomes.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Emory graduates borrow $18,250 and face just a 7.4% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families considering parent loans, Georgia College leads with a 17.1% family burden, proving the best choice depends on who's paying.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Berry CollegePrivate | $59,783 | 14 | $23,250 | Good | $29,771 | Challenging |
| #2 | Emory UniversityPrivate | $56,441 | 90 | $18,250 | Excellent | $30,480 | Challenging |
| #3 | $55,013 | 32 | $22,250 | Good | $15,753 | Manageable | |
| #4 | University Of GeorgiaPublic | $53,229 | 208 | $18,500 | Good | $20,855 | Challenging |
| #5 | Morehouse CollegePrivate | $51,888 | 21 | $25,000 | Good | $87,329 | High |
| #6 | $50,584 | 54 | $23,250 | Good | $16,000 | Challenging | |
| #7 | $49,202 | 33 | $24,779 | Manageable | $19,136 | Challenging | |
| #8 | Georgia State UniversityPublic | $48,846 | 225 | $20,903 | Good | $14,837 | Challenging |
| #9 | $47,926 | 102 | $23,833 | Manageable | $19,000 | Challenging | |
| #10 | $47,202 | 15 | $28,000 | Manageable | $15,692 | High | |
| #11 | Spelman CollegePrivate | $47,045 | 57 | $25,000 | Manageable | $109,807 | High |
| #12 | $45,932 | 59 | $17,750 | Good | $12,100 | Challenging | |
| #13 | Clark Atlanta UniversityPrivate | $43,992 | 20 | $27,000 | Manageable | $61,803 | High |
| #14 | $40,818 | 43 | $23,970 | Challenging | $15,047 | High | |
| #15 | Augusta UniversityPublic | $37,081 | 23 | $20,500 | Challenging | $15,568 | High |
| #16 | Albany State UniversityPublic | $35,316 | 7 | $25,024 | High | $10,892 | High |
| #17 | Clayton State UniversityPublic | $28,784 | 13 | $25,706 | High | $12,973 | 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 →
