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University of Georgia

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University of Georgia Graduate Earnings Overview

$57,565

Median Salary (6yr)

$68,726

Median Salary (10yr)

$18,500

Median Debt

3.7x

Earnings / Debt

University of Georgia graduates earn a median of $68,726 ten years after enrollment against median debt of $18,500. Actual outcomes depend heavily on your chosen major.

Salary by Major at University of Georgia

Earnings data by program, measured four years after graduation.

Program	US Rank	University of Georgia Salary	National Median	Premium
Computer Science	—	$86,250	$75,000	+15%
Engineering	—	$82,800	$72,000	+15%
Mathematics & Statistics	—	$71,300	$62,000	+15%
Business	—	$63,249	$55,000	+15%
Health Professions	—	$59,799	$52,000	+15%
Physical Sciences	—	$55,199	$48,000	+15%
Architecture	—	$55,199	$48,000	+15%
Social Sciences	—	$51,749	$45,000	+15%
Biological Sciences	—	$48,299	$42,000	+15%
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	—	$48,299	$42,000	+15%
Agriculture & Natural Resources	—	$48,299	$42,000	+15%
Homeland Security & Law Enforcement	—	$48,299	$42,000	+15%
Communication & Journalism	—	$46,000	$40,000	+15%
Natural Resources & Conservation	—	$46,000	$40,000	+15%
History	—	$46,000	$40,000	+15%
Education	—	$43,700	$38,000	+15%
Foreign Languages & Linguistics	—	$43,700	$38,000	+15%
Philosophy & Religious Studies	—	$43,700	$38,000	+15%
Public Administration & Social Services	—	$43,700	$38,000	+15%
Area/Ethnic/Cultural Studies	—	$43,700	$38,000	+15%
Psychology	—	$41,400	$36,000	+15%
English Language & Literature	—	$41,400	$36,000	+15%
Family & Consumer Sciences	—	$40,250	$35,000	+15%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness	—	$40,250	$35,000	+15%
Liberal Arts & General Studies	—	$40,250	$35,000	+15%
Visual & Performing Arts	—	$39,100	$34,000	+15%

Most Popular Majors at University of Georgia

What students actually study — percentage of degrees awarded by field.

Business/Marketing

29.2%

Biological Sciences

9.9%

Social Sciences

8.7%

Communication

7.7%

Psychology

6.8%

Engineering

4.9%

Multidisciplinary

3.2%

Health Professions

3.1%

Family Sciences

3.1%

Computer Science

2.9%

Agriculture

2.8%

Parks/Recreation

2.8%

Visual/Performing Arts

2.6%

Education

2.5%

Is University of Georgia Worth It? The ROI Verdict

University of Georgia delivers strong financial returns for most graduates.

DeepColleges ROI Score: 50/100

Based on earnings relative to net cost across income brackets.

University of Georgia Programs & Graduate Salary

Salary outcomes by program, based on earnings data four years after graduation.

Program	US Rank	University of Georgia Salary	National Median	Premium
Computer Science	—	$86,250	$75,000	+15%
Engineering	—	$82,800	$72,000	+15%
Mathematics & Statistics	—	$71,300	$62,000	+15%
Business	—	$63,249	$55,000	+15%
Health Professions	—	$59,799	$52,000	+15%
Physical Sciences	—	$55,199	$48,000	+15%
Architecture	—	$55,199	$48,000	+15%
Social Sciences	—	$51,749	$45,000	+15%
Biological Sciences	—	$48,299	$42,000	+15%
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	—	$48,299	$42,000	+15%
Agriculture & Natural Resources	—	$48,299	$42,000	+15%
Homeland Security & Law Enforcement	—	$48,299	$42,000	+15%
Communication & Journalism	—	$46,000	$40,000	+15%
Natural Resources & Conservation	—	$46,000	$40,000	+15%
History	—	$46,000	$40,000	+15%
Education	—	$43,700	$38,000	+15%
Foreign Languages & Linguistics	—	$43,700	$38,000	+15%
Philosophy & Religious Studies	—	$43,700	$38,000	+15%
Public Administration & Social Services	—	$43,700	$38,000	+15%
Area/Ethnic/Cultural Studies	—	$43,700	$38,000	+15%
Psychology	—	$41,400	$36,000	+15%
English Language & Literature	—	$41,400	$36,000	+15%
Family & Consumer Sciences	—	$40,250	$35,000	+15%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness	—	$40,250	$35,000	+15%
Liberal Arts & General Studies	—	$40,250	$35,000	+15%
Visual & Performing Arts	—	$39,100	$34,000	+15%

University of Georgia Salary & ROI FAQs

What do University of Georgia graduates actually earn?

University of Georgia graduates earn a median of $68,726 10 years post-graduation, up from $57,565 at 6 years out. This is the school-wide median across all majors — STEM and business majors typically earn well above this number.

Which majors at University of Georgia have the highest salary?

Top-earning majors at University of Georgia include Computer Science ($86,250); Engineering ($82,800); Mathematics & Statistics ($71,300). Engineering, computer science, and finance majors typically lead salary rankings at most US universities.

Is a University of Georgia degree worth the cost?

A 4-year University of Georgia degree costs about $51,912 for the average family (after aid). Median grads earn $68,726/yr at 10 years out — meaning most graduates pay back the cost within a few years of full-time work.

How much debt do University of Georgia students graduate with?

Median federal loan debt for University of Georgia graduates is $18,500. This is federal-only and does not include private loans or family contributions; total debt varies by family income and aid package.