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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks University of Georgia #94 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $74,144, placing University of Georgia in the 74.6 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Management Information Systems and Services #3 nationally for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — a program-level anchor that reflects the university's strength in high-return fields and its broader earnings profile. Students at University of Georgia earn about $3,888 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the university in the 41.4 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions — a signal that graduates consistently outpace what their academic backgrounds alone would predict. The university's return on investment ranking and strong median earnings reflect a program mix anchored by business and other high-demand fields, delivering durable financial outcomes for a broad range of students at Georgia public-university pricing.
Azimuth ranks University of Georgia #94 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A public university in Athens, GA, University of Georgia enrolls roughly 32,137 undergraduates. Retention stands at 94.0% and the six-year graduation rate reaches 89.7%, figures that reflect strong institutional follow-through from enrollment to degree completion. Where University of Georgia performs strongest is return on investment. Azimuth ranks University of Georgia #324 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median earnings four years after enrollment of $74,144, and earn about $3,888 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of Georgia in the 41.4 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Business is the dominant program family, and the university's broad academic portfolio channels graduates into career paths that sustain those earnings advantages over time. The composite is shaped by a more moderate position on access and affordability. University of Georgia admits about 37.7% of applicants, enrolling 16.8% Pell Grant recipients and 18.2% first-generation students. Access sits in the 86.0 percentile and affordability in the 83.6 percentile among nonprofit four-year institutions, while mobility reaches the 93.8 percentile for mobility among nonprofit four-year institutions — reflecting strong outcomes for students once enrolled, even as the access profile remains narrower than at many peer publics.
University of Maryland-Baltimore County prices its education across income levels in a way that reflects its public-university mission. Low-income families pay approximately $8,085 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $13,096, and higher-income families pay closer to $18,079. Azimuth ranks University of Georgia #234 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. That standing reflects both the university's public tuition structure and the strength of its need-based aid programs, which meaningfully reduce out-of-pocket costs for families who qualify. Need-based aid plays a central role in how UMBC prices access. The university participates in federal, state, and institutional aid programs, and Maryland's state grant landscape provides additional support for in-state students from lower-income households. The gap between sticker price and what families actually pay can be substantial for qualifying students — a dynamic worth exploring carefully, since net price and published cost can differ significantly. Families should use net price figures, not cost of attendance, as the starting point for affordability planning. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $18,500, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $20,855; 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 $74,144, median federal debt of $18,500 projects to a monthly payment of about $209 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
University of Maryland-Baltimore County is a strong fit for students drawn to computer science, engineering, and applied STEM fields who want a public research university in Baltimore, MD that delivers earnings well above what similar students achieve at comparable institutions. Graduates earn median $74,144 four years after enrollment, placing University of Georgia in the 74.6 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. University of Georgia also sits in the 41.4 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions — graduates earn about $3,888 less than similar students at comparable institutions, a signal that the institution's program mix translates reliably into post-graduation financial outcomes. 16.8% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 18.2% are first-generation students, and University of Georgia sits in the 85.7 percentile for low-income graduate earnings among nonprofit four-year institutions on a historical ten-year Scorecard measure — making it a meaningful option for cost-sensitive and first-generation applicants who want strong long-term financial outcomes without the price of a higher-cost private institution. Fit depends on two realistic filters: University of Georgia's program portfolio is concentrated in Business and related technical fields, so students whose interests align with those areas will find the strongest outcomes. Students drawn to humanities, fine arts, or professional programs outside STEM will find a narrower range of options here.
This school profile was generated using Azimuth's proprietary ROI framework, developed by founder Daniel Rogers. Our methodology transforms federal education data into actionable insights for families.
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University of Georgia's program mix is anchored in Business, which accounts for 29% of degree output, followed by Social Sciences at 8% and Engineering at 5%. That business-heavy concentration shapes the institution's earnings profile: the largest programs by cohort size tend to cluster in applied, workforce-oriented fields where employer demand is strong and early-career salaries are competitive.
Biology, General is the largest program with 608 graduates, delivering median earnings of $60,366 four years after enrollment, and Azimuth ranks it #62 nationally for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The Psychology, General program graduates 581 students with median earnings of $59,446.
The Finance program graduates 544 students with median earnings of $97,364, and Azimuth ranks it #22 nationally for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The strongest four-year earnings come from Management Information Systems and Services, where 358 graduates earn median earnings of $113,184 four years after enrollment — Azimuth ranks the program #3 nationally for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Computer Science follows with 292 graduates earning median earnings of $107,397, and Azimuth ranks it #78 nationally for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Several of University of Georgia's high-earning programs — particularly Management Information Systems and Services, Computer Science, and Biology, General — are high-mobility pathways where graduates enter the national labor market directly and four-year earnings reflect actual workforce outcomes.
Programs like Digital Marketing and Management Information Systems and Services, with 375 and 358 graduates respectively, serve large cohorts at median earnings of $85,785 and $113,184 — fields where some graduates continue to graduate or professional school, meaning four-year earnings may undercount lifetime trajectory. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how University of Georgia's dominant program families align with national labor-market demand, and the [program-ranking methodology](/analysis/college-program-rankings-how-to-actually-evaluate-programs/) explains how Azimuth evaluates programs across 57 ranked programs serving roughly 8,780 students annually.
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University of Maryland-Baltimore County prices its education across income levels in a way that reflects its public-university mission. Low-income families pay approximately $8,085 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $13,096, and higher-income families pay closer to $18,079.
Azimuth ranks University of Georgia #234 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. That standing reflects both the university's public tuition structure and the strength of its need-based aid programs, which meaningfully reduce out-of-pocket costs for families who qualify.
Need-based aid plays a central role in how UMBC prices access. The university participates in federal, state, and institutional aid programs, and Maryland's state grant landscape provides additional support for in-state students from lower-income households.
The gap between sticker price and what families actually pay can be substantial for qualifying students — a dynamic worth exploring carefully, since [net price and published cost can differ significantly](/analysis/is-college-worth-it-part-1-the-net-price-illusion/). Families should use net price figures, not cost of attendance, as the starting point for affordability planning.
Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $18,500, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $20,855; 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 $74,144, median federal debt of $18,500 projects to a monthly payment of about $209 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 University of Georgia earn median earnings of $74,144 four years after enrollment, placing University of Georgia in the 74.6 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That figure runs above the $65,228 median at comparable institutions (same control and size band).
Graduates earn about $3,888 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the university in the 41.4 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of Georgia #324 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions.
The earnings pattern at University of Georgia is anchored by its Business concentration. Finance combines large cohort scale with strong pay, making it a key driver of the institution's overall return profile.
Business accounts for 29% of degrees, followed by Social Sciences at 8% and Engineering at 5%. Among the highest-earning programs, Azimuth ranks Biology, General #62 among nonprofit four-year institutions, with 608 graduates earning median earnings of $60,366 four years after enrollment.
The Psychology, General program graduates 581 students annually with median earnings of $59,446, and Azimuth ranks the program #27 among nonprofit four-year institutions. Finance adds further depth, with Azimuth ranking it #22 among nonprofit four-year institutions and graduates earning median earnings of $97,364.
