Compare 5 Writing, General. programs in Georgia. Average earnings: $27,988.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Writing, General. tells a different story. Across 5 programs, earnings range from $21,052 to $40,745—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Georgia Southern University's Writing, General. program leads with graduates earning $40,745, well above the $27,988 average. At 58 students, it's also the largest cohort, proving scale doesn't sacrifice outcomes. Savannah College Of Art And Design follows at $29,298, demonstrating that program-specific factors drive results more than institutional prestige.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Georgia Southern graduates borrow $23,250 and face a 17.5% payment burden, landing in the 'Manageable' category. Meanwhile, Savannah College graduates face a crushing 51.4% burden despite similar debt levels, proving that earnings matter as much as borrowing when evaluating true affordability.
Highest program earnings: $40,745
Strong outcomes with 90% acceptance
17.5% payment burden | Manageable
31.4% family burden | High burden - payment over 25% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $40,745 | 58 | $23,250 | Manageable | $16,000 | High | |
| #2 | $29,298 | 27 | $25,148 | High | $99,784 | High | |
| #3 | $25,194 | 9 | $22,250 | High | $15,753 | High | |
| #4 | Emory UniversityPrivate | $23,649 | 44 | $18,250 | High | $30,480 | High |
| #5 | Agnes Scott CollegePrivate | $21,052 | 14 | $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.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
