Outcomes-based program rankings.
Program outcomes at Athens State University vary significantly by field of study. These rankings evaluate each program by post-graduation earnings, debt burden, and return on investment — not prestige or reputation.
Use this analysis to compare programs and understand which fields deliver the strongest outcomes.
Analyzing 16 programs with available earnings data.
recent graduates
This bar shows the range of median earnings across all majors at this school.
The tables below compare programs in each category by earnings, rank, debt, and cohort size.
These sections represent the complete set of ranked undergraduate programs at Athens State University.
Computer and Information Sciences, General. leads engineering & technology with 103K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | — | $102,639 | — | 22 |
Program rankings are derived entirely from post-graduation outcomes. We do not use reputation surveys, selectivity metrics, or SAT scores. This means some programs may rank differently than you'd expect based on prestige — and that's intentional.
Median earnings 10 years post-enrollment
Debt burden relative to earnings
Institutional contribution to outcomes
Resources, cohort size, and graduation rates
Trajectory from early to mid-career
Business Administration, Management and Operations. leads business & economics with 67K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | — | $67,349★ | — | 153 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | — | $63,516 | — | 73 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | — | $52,775 | — | 26 |
Biology, General. leads sciences & mathematics with 57K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General.Small sample | — | $56,511★ | — | 10 |
| Mathematics.Small sample | — | $40,281 | — | 12 |
Social Sciences, General. leads social sciences & policy with 35K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences, General.Small sample | — | $35,416★ | — | 7 |
| Psychology, General.Small sample | — | $34,242 | — | 12 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. leads humanities & arts with 56K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | — | $55,507★ | — | 52 |
| English Language and Literature, General.Small sample | — | $47,773 | — | 16 |
| Fine and Studio Arts.Small sample | — | $40,502 | — | 16 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. leads education with 49K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | — | $49,331★ | — | 43 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | — | $47,550 | — | 25 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | — | $44,214 | — | 181 |
| Education, Other. | — | $31,706 | — | 20 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections. leads criminal justice with 48K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections.Small sample | — | $47,683 | — | 8 |
Why rankings may differ by program: A university's nursing program and business program can have entirely different outcome profiles. Our methodology surfaces these differences so you can evaluate programs — not just institutions.
