Georgia Southwestern State University
Americus, GA · Public · 2,424 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$56K
In-state tuition
$5K
Out-of-state tuition
$17K
Graduation rate
33%
Acceptance rate
75%
Median debt
$10K
Borrowing rate
37%
Earnings (all students)
$47K
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Institution profile
| Highest degree offered | Graduate/Doctoral |
|---|---|
| Predominant degree | Bachelor's |
| Setting | Town: Small (<25k) |
| Region | Southeast |
| ZIP | 31709-4693 |
Financial overview
Published cost
$19K
Federal aid / UG
$1K
Est. net price
$17K
At a glance
| SAT average | 978 |
|---|---|
| ACT composite (median) | 21.0 |
| First-year retention | 58% |
| SAT math (median) | 520 |
| Undergraduate composition | 54% White · 35% Black · 4% Hispanic · 1% Asian |
| Official website | https://gsw.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $61K | $15K |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $43K | $16K |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $42K | $17K |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $34K | $18K |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | $33K | $20K |
| Marketing. | $33K | $13K |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $31K | — |
| Sociology. | $30K | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | $24K | — |
| Psychology, General. | $23K | $24K |
Compare with similar colleges in — GA
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennesaw State University | $6K | 50% | $12K | $63K |
| University of Georgia | $11K | 89% | $14K | $77K |
| Georgia State University | $9K | 51% | $12K | $52K |
| Georgia Southern University | $6K | 54% | $12K | $59K |
| Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | $12K | 94% | $17K | $114K |
| University of North Georgia | $5K | 38% | $9K | $56K |
| Georgia Gwinnett College | $5K | 22% | $8K | $49K |
| Gwinnett Technical College | $4K | — | $6K | $48K |
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