Outcomes-based program rankings.
Program outcomes at Georgia College & 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 23 programs with available earnings data.
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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 Georgia College & State University.
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. leads engineering & technology with 98K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | — | $97,653★ | — | 58 |
| Computer Science. | — | $96,335 |
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.
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Business/Managerial Economics. leads business & economics with 87K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Managerial Economics.Small sample | — | $86,894★ | — | 17 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | — | $71,795 | $20,360 | 80 |
| Marketing. | — | $71,560 | $33,768 | 117 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | — | $69,875 | — | 62 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. leads health with 83K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | — | $83,058★ | $28,133 | 107 |
| Public Health. | — | $62,386 | $18,118 | 81 |
Physics. leads sciences & mathematics with 85K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physics.Small sample | — | $85,089★ | — | 7 |
| Biology, General. | — | $58,522 | — | 68 |
Political Science and Government. leads social sciences & policy with 61K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Political Science and Government. | — | $61,009★ | — | 23 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | — | $54,441 | $18,384 | 90 |
Journalism. leads communications with 58K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Journalism. | — | $57,843 | $11,850 | 83 |
English Language and Literature, General. leads humanities & arts with 45K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | — | $44,931★ | — | 30 |
| History.Small sample | — | $44,795 | — | 15 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | — | $37,109 | — | 27 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.Small sample | — | $33,965 | — | 11 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.Small sample | — | $25,194 | — | 8 |
Special Education and Teaching. leads education with 54K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching. | — | $54,380★ | — | 22 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | — | $52,509 | — | 75 |
Natural Resources Conservation and Research. leads agriculture & environment with 52K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | — | $52,478 | — | 24 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections. leads criminal justice with 52K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | — | $52,062 | — | 29 |
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. leads other & interdisciplinary with 56K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | — | $55,817 | $13,675 | 81 |
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.
