Best Economics 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
8
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$17,631
Across Georgia programs
Average Annual Cost
$42,266
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Morehouse College
Grad rate: 55.8% |
+$314,482 | $69,016 | $47,347 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Emory University
Grad rate: 90.9% |
+$207,634 | $69,562 | $78,814 | $21,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Spelman College
Grad rate: 75.1% |
+$106,694 | $59,027 | $49,349 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
University of Georgia
Grad rate: 87.6% |
+$74,708 | $52,365 | $27,436 | $16,924 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Georgia State University
Grad rate: 54.3% |
-$33,035 | $47,579 | $26,535 | $28,500 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Georgia Southern University
Grad rate: 52.4% |
-$58,252 | $44,000 | $24,563 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Agnes Scott College
Grad rate: 73.8% |
-$231,180 | $42,558 | $60,585 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
University of West Georgia
Grad rate: 43.0% |
-$240,003 | $36,405 | $23,504 | $25,250 | 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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