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Clayton State University

Morrow, GA clayton.edu 4,390 students

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
20
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$39,129
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$5,068
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $15,790/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Clayton State University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 52% of students receive Pell Grants; 40% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $8,685 $34,740
$30K – $48K $9,021 $36,084
$48K – $75K $11,506 $46,024
$75K – $110K $13,966 $55,864
$110K+ $15,948 $63,792
Sticker price (no aid) $5,068 $20,272
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Clayton State University

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

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Nursing Compare across schools →
90
$82,714/yr High 45.0x
Information Sciences Compare across schools →
83
$61,318/yr Very High 35.6x
Computer Science Compare across schools →
72
$56,328/yr Very High 26.8x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
71
$46,721/yr High 26.0x
Accounting Compare across schools →
69
$42,756/yr Very High 26.0x
Dental Services Compare across schools →
65
$54,559/yr Moderate 28.9x
Marketing Compare across schools →
61
$39,557/yr Very High 26.8x
Health and Medical Administrative Services Compare across schools →
61
$35,248/yr High 25.2x
Business Compare across schools →
60
$33,735/yr High 24.9x
Criminal Justice Compare across schools →
56
$30,200/yr Moderate 23.4x
Legal Support Services Compare across schools →
49
$36,407/yr Very High 25.2x
Clinical Psychology Compare across schools →
48
$27,532/yr High 21.4x
Biology Compare across schools →
46
$31,665/yr High 24.5x
Liberal Arts & Humanities Compare across schools →
45
$37,898/yr Low 24.0x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →
41
$34,493/yr High 18.7x
Political Science Compare across schools →
41
$28,784/yr Very High 13.2x
Sociology Compare across schools →
39
$29,834/yr High 13.7x
Health Sciences Compare across schools →
36
$34,006/yr High 15.8x
English Compare across schools →
35
$22,874/yr Very High 21.7x
Film & Photography Compare across schools →
21
$15,952/yr High 6.9x