Compare 33 Risk Management. programs in Georgia. Average earnings: $53,373.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Risk Management tells a different story. Across 33 programs, earnings range from $49,780 to $107,945—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Emory University's Risk Management program leads with graduates earning $107,945, nearly double the $53,373 average across Georgia programs. Georgia Tech follows at $78,313, while UGA produces graduates earning $63,445—demonstrating that outcomes vary significantly even among the state's most recognized institutions.
High earnings paired with smart borrowing create the best outcomes. Emory graduates borrow $18,250 and face just a 2.9% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.17, graduates can clear their student debt with roughly two months of salary.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Emory UniversityPrivate | $107,945 | 343 | $18,250 | Excellent | $30,480 | Good |
| #2 | $78,313 | 339 | $21,672 | Excellent | $32,216 | Manageable | |
| #3 | University Of GeorgiaPublic | $63,445 | 204 | $18,500 | Excellent | $20,855 | Manageable |
| #4 | Morehouse CollegePrivate | $62,476 | 107 | $25,000 | Good | $87,329 | High |
| #5 | Reinhardt UniversityPrivate | $62,055 | 66 | $23,900 | Good | $25,000 | Challenging |
| #6 | Mercer UniversityPrivate | $61,743 | 9 | $24,199 | Good | $20,000 | Manageable |
| #7 | $61,322 | 105 | $22,250 | Excellent | $15,753 | Manageable | |
| #8 | Oglethorpe UniversityPrivate | $58,110 | 55 | $25,000 | Good | $39,463 | High |
| #9 | $58,087 | 303 | $23,250 | Good | $16,000 | Manageable | |
| #10 | Augusta UniversityPublic | $56,655 | 32 | $20,500 | Good | $15,568 | Manageable |
| #11 | Shorter UniversityPrivate | $56,329 | 60 | $25,000 | Good | $16,793 | Manageable |
| #12 | Lagrange CollegePrivate | $56,129 | 30 | $25,730 | Good | $18,710 | Challenging |
| #13 | Georgia State UniversityPublic | $54,801 | 233 | $20,903 | Good | $14,837 | Manageable |
| #14 | $54,214 | 53 | $18,851 | Good | $9,000 | Manageable | |
| #15 | $54,098 | 289 | $23,833 | Good | $19,000 | Challenging | |
| #16 | Berry CollegePrivate | $52,689 | 28 | $23,250 | Good | $29,771 | High |
| #17 | $52,649 | 180 | $23,970 | Good | $15,047 | Challenging | |
| #18 | Clark Atlanta UniversityPrivate | $51,161 | 147 | $27,000 | Manageable | $61,803 | High |
| #19 | Young Harris CollegePrivate | $49,990 | 31 | $27,000 | Manageable | $26,000 | High |
| #20 | $49,780 | 189 | $17,750 | Good | $12,100 | Manageable | |
| #21 | Piedmont UniversityPrivate | $48,488 | 16 | $25,000 | Manageable | $14,872 | Challenging |
| #22 | $48,043 | 226 | $24,779 | Manageable | $19,136 | High | |
| #23 | Emmanuel UniversityPrivate | $47,391 | 35 | $24,325 | Manageable | $30,973 | High |
| #24 | Clayton State UniversityPublic | $46,293 | 169 | $25,706 | Manageable | $12,973 | Challenging |
| #25 | $45,688 | 133 | $19,000 | Good | $16,219 | Challenging |
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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