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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks Lagrange College #1081 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $5,319 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Lagrange College in the 35.3 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Lagrange College #778 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. ---
Azimuth ranks Lagrange College #1081 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A private master's university in Lagrange, Georgia, Lagrange College enrolls roughly 636 undergraduates. Retention is 67.2% and the six-year graduation rate is 46.9%, reflecting solid persistence through degree completion. Where Lagrange College performs strongest is return on investment. Azimuth ranks Lagrange College #778 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $5,319 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Lagrange College in the 35.3 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. This performance is anchored in the institution's dominant focus on health-related fields, which consistently deliver strong early-career earnings and stable career pathways. Access and affordability sit lower in the composite. Lagrange College enrolls 43.1% Pell-eligible undergraduates and 25.5% first-generation students, placing the institution in the 49.8 percentile for access among nonprofit four-year institutions. Affordability sits in the 45.2 percentile among nonprofit four-year institutions, reflecting the tuition structure of a private institution offset by need-based aid for qualifying families. For students who enroll, the payoff is clear: strong earnings outcomes relative to similar institutions underscore the value proposition of a focused, health-centered curriculum at a regional private college.
Lagrange College's published cost of attendance is $49,681. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $20,764; middle-income families pay around $18,718; higher-income families pay approximately $24,549. Azimuth ranks Lagrange College #781 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. Lagrange College participates in federal need-based aid programs including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, supplemented by institutional aid. Families apply using the FAFSA to determine eligibility for need-based scholarships and grants. The college's aid structure aims to bridge the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay, though the affordability rank reflects both the headline cost and the debt load graduates carry. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,730, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $18,710; 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 $62,232, median federal debt of $25,730 projects to a monthly payment of about $291 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
LaGrange College is a strong fit for students interested in health fields who want a small private college experience in GA. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $62,232, placing the institution in the 57.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The college serves a mix of traditional and first-generation students — 25.5% of undergraduates are first-generation — with published costs that run below many private institutions. Net price for higher-income families is approximately $24,549, and median federal debt at graduation is $25,730. Fit depends on two realistic filters: health fields account for 20% of degrees, and the 62.1% admit rate makes the application process selective. Students whose interests align with health professions will find focused preparation and outcomes that track well against GA's no-degree baseline of $30,928.
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Based on federal data for students receiving aid. Actual costs may vary.
Lagrange College's published cost of attendance is $49,681. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels.
Low-income families pay approximately $20,764; middle-income families pay around $18,718; higher-income families pay approximately $24,549. Azimuth ranks Lagrange College #781 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. Lagrange College participates in federal need-based aid programs including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, supplemented by institutional aid.
Families apply using the FAFSA to determine eligibility for need-based scholarships and grants. The college's aid structure aims to bridge the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay, though the affordability rank reflects both the headline cost and the debt load graduates carry.
Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,730, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $18,710; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $62,232, median federal debt of $25,730 projects to a monthly payment of about $291 under standard ten-year repayment.
For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).
Graduates of Lagrange College earn median 4-year earnings of $62,232, placing the institution in the 57.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $5,319 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Lagrange College in the 35.3 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks Lagrange College #778 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Lagrange College's concentration in health-related fields.
Nursing is the largest program with 42 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $90,392, representing 1.0x the national benchmark for the field. Business Administration enrolls 28 graduates with median 4-year earnings of $64,584, at 0.9x the benchmark.
Additional major programs include Teacher Education (9 graduates), Political Science (9 graduates), and Education, General (8 graduates), which together anchor the institution's career-focused academic portfolio and contribute to the overall earnings profile.
Explore alternatives with comparable outcomes based on location, selectivity, and value:
| School | State | Accept Rate | Median Earnings | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Columbus State University Higher acceptance rate (36 percentage points higher) with similar program focus and located 38 miles away; similar graduate earnings | GA | 99% | $44,544 | Compare |
Auburn University At Montgomery Higher acceptance rate (29.4 percentage points higher) with similar program focus and located 81 miles away; similar graduate earnings | AL | 93% | $44,391 | Compare |
Jacksonville State University Higher acceptance rate (13 percentage points higher) with similar program focus and located 68 miles away; similar graduate earnings | AL | 76% | $45,235 | Compare |
Brenau University Higher acceptance rate (23.8 percentage points higher) with similar program focus; similar graduate earnings | GA | 87% | $54,003 | Compare |
Piedmont University Higher acceptance rate (29.6 percentage points higher) with similar program focus; similar graduate earnings | GA | 93% | $49,130 | Compare |
Peer institutions with comparable quality and outcomes:
| School | State | Accept Rate | Median Earnings | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ottawa University-Surprise Similar quality tier (#29464 ranked) | AZ | 78% | $55,552 | #29464 | Compare |
Manchester University Similar quality tier (#29463 ranked) | IN | 71% | $51,504 | #29463 | Compare |
Southern Wesleyan University Similar quality tier in Southeast (#29462 ranked) | SC | 100% | $47,756 | #29462 | Compare |
Fisk University Similar quality tier in Southeast (#29470 ranked) | TN | 37% | $45,454 | #29470 | Compare |
Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses Similar quality tier (#29472 ranked) | IN | 40% | $57,165 | #29472 | Compare |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
42 graduates
Business Administration, Management and Operations
28 graduates
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
7 graduates
Visual and Performing Arts, General
7 graduates
Lagrange College's program mix is anchored in health sciences and applied professional fields, a signature aligned with the institution's mission as a private liberal arts college in the Southeast. Nursing is the largest program with 42 graduates, followed by Business Administration, Teacher Education, Political Science, and Education, General.
Across 11 programs serving roughly 136 students annually, 0 meet Azimuth's ranking threshold, with strength concentrated in health-related and business-adjacent fields. The highest-earning programs reflect the institution's health-sciences focus.
Nursing graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $90,392, with 42 graduates annually. Business Administration follows with median earnings of $64,584 for 28 graduates, and Kinesiology delivers median earnings of $53,131 for 7 graduates.
These outcomes reflect direct-to-workforce pathways where four-year earnings capture meaningful labor-market entry and early-career progression in healthcare and related professions. The program portfolio emphasizes applied health and professional preparation over research-intensive or grad-school-dependent pathways.
Business represents 20% of degrees, with Education at 13% and Arts at 10%, creating a concentrated, career-focused academic structure. For students prioritizing direct entry into stable, in-demand professions, this program concentration offers clear pathways and predictable earnings outcomes aligned with regional and national healthcare workforce demand.
