Clayton State University's published cost of attendance is $17,415. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $7,405, middle-income families pay around $9,755, and higher-income families pay approximately $14,161.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $17,415 |
| Tuition and Fees | $16,532 |
| Room and Board | $12,226 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$9,050 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $8,365 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $7,405 |
| $30–48k | $7,032 |
| $48–75k | $9,755 |
| $75–110k | $12,095 |
| $110k+ | $14,161 |
Clayton State University's published cost of attendance is $17,415. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $7,405, middle-income families pay around $9,755, and higher-income families pay approximately $14,161. Azimuth ranks Clayton State University #217 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Clayton State's aid structure combines federal, state, and institutional funding to close the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. The university participates in federal need-based aid programs including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, and state aid is available to Georgia residents. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,706, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $12,973; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $54,430, median federal debt of $25,706 projects to a monthly payment of about $290 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $54,430, placing Clayton State University in the 14.0 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $4,892 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Clayton State University in the 36.9 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. That figure compares with a peer median of $56,249 at comparable institutions. Azimuth ranks Clayton State University #1135 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Those outcomes represent lifetime returns relative to GA's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $30,928, the state median earnings of working adults with only a high school credential. The dominant program family at Clayton State University is Health, which shapes the institution's overall earnings profile. Business accounts for 23% of graduates, followed by Arts at 4% and Social Sciences at 2%. The highest aggregate-return program is Nursing, which combines cohort scale with competitive early-career pay. Among the top programs by earnings, Business Administration program graduates 130 students with median earnings of $58,740 four years after enrollment, and Azimuth ranks the program #183 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions . Clinical, Counseling and Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology and Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General also post competitive early-career figures of $42,032 and $40,140, respectively, with Azimuth ranking Clinical, Counseling and Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology #14 and Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General #69 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions.
