Public Institution
Georgia Southwestern State University
Georgia Southwestern State University is located in Americus, Georgia, and its historic campus is recognized on the National Register of Historic Places. The university provides a close-knit community, fostering a supportive atmosphere for its students. As part of the University System of Georgia, GSW offers students access to a wide array of resources and opportunities within the state.
Programs
8
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$44,115
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Outlook
62/100
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
Tuition
$4,980
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $15,702/yr
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Georgia Southwestern State University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 41% of students receive Pell Grants; 39% take federal loans.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $10,602 | $42,408 |
| $30K – $48K | $11,031 | $44,124 |
| $48K – $75K | $13,237 | $52,948 |
| $75K – $110K | $14,813 | $59,252 |
| $110K+ | $15,617 | $62,468 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $4,980 | $19,920 |
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 Georgia Southwestern State University
8 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 → |
89
|
$76,025/yr | High | 42.1x |
| Accounting Compare across schools → |
78
|
$51,890/yr | Very High | 30.4x |
| Business Administration Compare across schools → |
74
|
$49,765/yr | High | 29.1x |
| Human Resources Compare across schools → |
60
|
$37,917/yr | High | 26.8x |
| Teacher Education Compare across schools → |
59
|
$38,973/yr | High | 22.1x |
| Marketing Compare across schools → |
51
|
$38,580/yr | Very High | 18.2x |
| Health & Physical Education Compare across schools → |
45
|
$32,709/yr | Moderate | 15.4x |
| Psychology Compare across schools → |
37
|
$27,062/yr | High | 18.3x |