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South Georgia State College

Associate degree-granting public serving about 1,466 students in a town setting.

Public Associate degree
Students
1,466
Undergraduate enrollment
Avg Net Price
$8,767
After grants & aid
Median Salary
$35,697
10 years after entry
Graduation Rate
16.2%
Completion within 150% time

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker price rarely equals what families pay. The average student at South Georgia State College pays about $8,767 per year after grants and scholarships are applied. Graduates leave with a median federal loan balance of $11,500.

In-state tuition & fees$3,314
Out-of-state tuition & fees$10,274
Total cost of attendance$16,177
Average net price$8,767
Median federal debt at graduation$11,500
Students receiving Pell Grants52%
Students taking federal loans27%
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Outcomes & Return on Investment

Ten years after first enrolling, the median former student earns $35,697. Six years after entry the median is $30,570. Measured crudely, four years of average net price equals about 1.0 years of that median salary.

Graduation Rate
16.2%
Within 150% of normal time
Retention Rate
38.9%
First-year students who return
Earnings · 6 yr
$30,570
Median, 6 years after entry
Earnings · 10 yr
$35,697
Median, 10 years after entry

Earnings figures cover students who received federal financial aid and are measured from the year they entered, not the year they graduated. They reflect all former students, including those who did not complete a degree.

Most Popular Majors

Share of degrees and certificates awarded by field at South Georgia State College.

Liberal Arts & Humanities63.6%
Health Professions16.5%
Education10.9%
Business & Marketing4.6%
Engineering Technology2.5%
Biological Sciences1.8%

Explore these fields statewide: Liberal Arts & Humanities · Health Professions · Education · Business & Marketing · Engineering Technology

Student Body

South Georgia State College enrolls about 1,466 students in a town setting, with 33% attending part-time.

Women65.0%
Men35.0%
White59.0%
Black or African American23.1%
Hispanic or Latino12.1%
Asian0.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does South Georgia State College cost?

At South Georgia State College, published in-state tuition is $3,314 per year, out-of-state tuition is $10,274, the average net price after grants and scholarships is $8,767. Net price is usually the more useful number because it reflects what families actually pay after aid.

What do South Georgia State College graduates earn?

Former South Georgia State College students earn a median of $35,697 ten years after entering the school, according to U.S. Department of Education data. Earnings vary widely by major and career path.

What is the graduation rate at South Georgia State College?

South Georgia State College reports a 16.2% completion rate. This measures students who finished within 150% of the normal program length.

How we source this

Every figure on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the federal dataset institutions are required to report into. We do not estimate, model, or fill gaps — when a school does not report a value, we leave it blank. Read our full methodology →

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