Best Communication and Media Studies Degrees in Georgia by ROI
Colleges in Georgia ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in Georgia
11
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$285,519
Across Georgia programs
Average Annual Cost
$29,155
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of Georgia
Grad rate: 87.6% |
-$127,179 | $42,647 | $27,436 | $22,500 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Kennesaw State University
Grad rate: 47.2% |
-$154,521 | $41,224 | $24,618 | $30,022 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Georgia State University
Grad rate: 54.3% |
-$194,162 | $39,479 | $26,535 | $27,854 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Valdosta State University
Grad rate: 41.1% |
-$238,278 | $36,084 | $20,202 | $29,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Mercer University
Grad rate: 73.5% |
-$248,592 | $42,691 | $56,494 | $26,990 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
University of North Georgia
Grad rate: 37.7% |
-$265,678 | $33,611 | $18,062 | $19,000 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Albany State University
Grad rate: 24.7% |
-$275,696 | $32,330 | $20,574 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Augusta University
Grad rate: 49.4% |
-$352,106 | $30,884 | $22,146 | $30,520 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Clayton State University
Grad rate: 35.0% |
-$354,150 | $30,243 | $17,940 | $35,000 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
DeVry University-Georgia
Grad rate: 19.4% |
-$364,582 | $35,480 | $39,356 | $56,858 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Morehouse College
Grad rate: 55.8% |
-$565,768 | $24,936 | $47,347 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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