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Dalton State College

Dalton, GA daltonstate.edu/index.cms 4,419 students

Dalton State College is located in the city of Dalton, Georgia, nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. As part of the University System of Georgia, the college provides a pathway to higher education for the Northwest Georgia region. With a focus on accessible education, Dalton State offers a close-knit campus environment. The college emphasizes career-oriented programs and community engagement.

Programs
9
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$41,762
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$3,283
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $10,189/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Dalton State College's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 50% of students receive Pell Grants; 15% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $3,109 $12,436
$30K – $48K $3,616 $14,464
$48K – $75K $6,260 $25,040
$75K – $110K $8,079 $32,316
$110K+ $9,924 $39,696
Sticker price (no aid) $3,283 $13,132
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 Dalton State College

9 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
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools →
90
$78,830/yr High 68.7x
Accounting
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools →
77
$51,841/yr Very High 43.7x
Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools →
68
$43,424/yr High 36.8x
Teacher Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare across schools →
60
$39,889/yr High 31.2x
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools →
59
$37,856/yr Moderate 31.7x
History Compare across schools →
48
$32,899/yr High 29.8x
Biology
Biology, General Compare across schools →
45
$30,839/yr High 36.0x
Public Relations & Advertising
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Compare across schools →
44
$29,594/yr High 21.5x
Psychology
Psychology, General Compare across schools →
42
$30,688/yr High 28.9x

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