Clayton State University

Morrow, GA · Public · Visit Website

Clayton State University's main campus features 192 acres of wooded grounds and five lakes, providing a scenic environment near Atlanta. Students benefit from the school's proximity to the city while enjoying a more suburban atmosphere. Spivey Hall is a notable feature, offering a wide range of musical performances and broadcasts. The university competes in NCAA Division II athletics as part of the Peach Belt Conference.

Programs Analyzed
20
Avg Grad Earnings
$39,129/yr
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
54/100
Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$5,068/yr
Out-of-state: $15,790/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 52% of students receive Pell Grants and 40% take federal loans.

Family Income Avg Net Price/yr 4-Year Net Cost Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K $8,685 $34,740 11.3x
$30K – $48K $9,021 $36,084 10.8x
$48K – $75K $11,506 $46,024 8.5x
$75K – $110K $13,966 $55,864 7.0x
$110K+ $15,948 $63,792 6.1x
Sticker price (no aid) $5,068 $20,272 19.3x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at Clayton State University

20 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program DW Score Earnings AI Risk ROI
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration
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90 $82,714/yr High 45.0x
Computer and Information Sciences, General
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83 $61,318/yr Very High 35.6x
Computer Science
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72 $56,328/yr Very High 26.8x
Business Administration
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71 $46,721/yr High 26.0x
Accounting and Related Services
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69 $42,756/yr Very High 26.0x
Dental Support Services
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65 $54,559/yr Moderate 28.9x
Marketing
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61 $39,557/yr Very High 26.8x
Health and Medical Administrative Services
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61 $35,248/yr High 25.2x
Business/Commerce, General
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60 $33,735/yr High 24.9x
Criminal Justice and Corrections
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56 $30,200/yr Moderate 23.4x
Legal Support Services
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49 $36,407/yr Very High 25.2x
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
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48 $27,532/yr High 21.4x
Biology, General
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46 $31,665/yr High 24.5x
Liberal Arts and Sciences
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45 $37,898/yr Low 24.0x
Communication and Media Studies
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41 $34,493/yr High 18.7x
Political Science and Government
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41 $28,784/yr Very High 13.2x
Sociology
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39 $29,834/yr High 13.7x
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
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36 $34,006/yr High 15.8x
English Language and Literature, General
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35 $22,874/yr Very High 21.7x
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
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21 $15,952/yr High 6.9x
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