Compare 28 Psychology, General. programs in Georgia. Average earnings: $37,421.
Psychology, General. programs produce graduates earning between $35,244 and $52,842—a $17K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 28 ranked programs in Georgia, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Emory University's Psychology program leads with graduates earning $52,842, well above the state average of $37,421. But regional programs compete effectively—University of Georgia delivers $46,847 with a much larger cohort of 473 students, proving that public programs can match outcomes at scale.
Highest program earnings: $52,842
Strong outcomes with 67% acceptance
8.3% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
22.8% family burden | Challenging - payment 18-25% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Emory UniversityPrivate | $52,842 | 132 | $18,250 | Good | $30,480 | Challenging |
| #2 | Agnes Scott CollegePrivate | $47,388 | 25 | $26,749 | Manageable | $28,820 | High |
| #3 | University Of GeorgiaPublic | $46,847 | 473 | $18,500 | Good | $20,855 | Challenging |
| #4 | Spelman CollegePrivate | $43,305 | 64 | $25,000 | Manageable | $109,807 | High |
| #5 | $42,774 | 390 | $23,833 | Manageable | $19,000 | High | |
| #6 | Georgia Gwinnett CollegePublic | $42,413 | 116 | $20,076 | Manageable | $11,267 | Challenging |
| #7 | Mercer UniversityPrivate | $41,985 | 62 | $24,199 | Manageable | $20,000 | High |
| #8 | $41,344 | 218 | $23,250 | Manageable | $16,000 | High | |
| #9 | Berry CollegePrivate | $41,015 | 42 | $23,250 | Manageable | $29,771 | High |
| #10 | Georgia State UniversityPublic | $40,518 | 482 | $20,903 | Manageable | $14,837 | High |
| #11 | $38,409 | 107 | $24,779 | Challenging | $19,136 | High | |
| #12 | Shorter UniversityPrivate | $37,982 | 8 | $25,000 | Challenging | $16,793 | High |
| #13 | Clark Atlanta UniversityPrivate | $37,458 | 73 | $27,000 | Challenging | $61,803 | High |
| #14 | $37,430 | 176 | $23,970 | Challenging | $15,047 | High | |
| #15 | $36,840 | 48 | $26,000 | High | $13,815 | High | |
| #16 | Brenau UniversityPrivate | $36,497 | 17 | $27,000 | High | $17,437 | High |
| #17 | Dalton State CollegePublic | $36,387 | 20 | $12,937 | Manageable | $8,848 | Challenging |
| #18 | Piedmont UniversityPrivate | $35,611 | 18 | $25,000 | High | $14,872 | High |
| #19 | $35,607 | 37 | $31,000 | High | $17,705 | High | |
| #20 | $35,244 | 103 | $19,000 | Challenging | $16,219 | High | |
| #21 | Augusta UniversityPublic | $34,696 | 72 | $20,500 | Challenging | $15,568 | High |
| #22 | $34,579 | 42 | $15,039 | Manageable | $11,189 | High | |
| #23 | Life UniversityPrivate | $34,260 | 22 | $16,666 | Challenging | $20,335 | High |
| #24 | Albany State UniversityPublic | $30,777 | 40 | $25,024 | High | $10,892 | High |
| #25 | Truett Mcconnell UniversityPrivate | $29,685 | 17 | $23,439 | High | $12,500 | High |
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