Best Business/Commerce, General 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
4
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$1,077,623
Across Georgia programs
Average Annual Cost
$47,406
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Emory University
Grad rate: 90.9% |
+$2,000,952 | $149,929 | $78,814 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Georgia State University
Grad rate: 54.3% |
+$1,040,090 | $96,658 | $26,535 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Georgia College & State University
Grad rate: 62.0% |
+$668,258 | $78,191 | $27,781 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Mercer University
Grad rate: 73.5% |
+$601,192 | $77,709 | $56,494 | N/A | 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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