Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA gsu.edu 27,109 students

Georgia State University's main campus is located in the heart of downtown Atlanta, offering students direct access to the city's resources and opportunities. The urban setting fosters a diverse and engaged student body, with strengths in research and a wide array of academic programs. As a large public institution, Georgia State is deeply connected to the city, with a significant economic impact on the region. The university also maintains extensive library resources across its campuses.

Programs

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Earnings

$37,733

Average graduate, 1 yr after

Outlook

51/100

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

Tuition

$8,478

In-state sticker price

Out-of-state: $23,709/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Georgia State University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 50% of students receive Pell Grants; 41% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025

Income Bracket	Avg Net Price	4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K	$13,552	$54,208
$30K – $48K	$14,546	$58,184
$48K – $75K	$17,219	$68,876
$75K – $110K	$19,421	$77,684
$110K+	$20,338	$81,352
Sticker price (no aid)	$8,478	$33,912

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 State University

42 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 →	87	$78,165/yr	High	23.0x
Computer Science Compare across schools →	86	$66,803/yr	Very High	30.0x
Information Sciences Compare across schools →	85	$65,439/yr	Very High	24.4x
Management Science Compare across schools →	83	$55,596/yr	Very High	23.2x
Finance Compare across schools →	81	$56,344/yr	Very High	21.6x
Accounting Compare across schools →	79	$55,761/yr	Very High	19.7x
Allied Health Professions Compare across schools →	78	$78,175/yr	Moderate	23.5x
Insurance Compare across schools →	72	$57,949/yr	Very High	24.2x
Business Administration Compare across schools →	71	$47,730/yr	High	17.4x
Business Economics Compare across schools →	67	$49,368/yr	Very High	21.0x
Teacher Education Compare across schools →	67	$46,903/yr	High	14.3x
Economics Compare across schools →	67	$40,598/yr	Very High	20.5x
Marketing Compare across schools →	62	$40,414/yr	Very High	18.4x
Mathematics Compare across schools →	60	$43,315/yr	Very High	17.3x
Public Policy Analysis Compare across schools →	55	$42,215/yr	High	15.9x
Chemistry Compare across schools →	55	$33,836/yr	High	18.7x
Criminal Justice Compare across schools →	55	$33,213/yr	Moderate	14.5x
Hospitality Management Compare across schools →	52	$32,939/yr	High	14.6x
Real Estate Compare across schools →	47	$44,015/yr	High	12.0x
Geosciences Compare across schools →	47	$39,375/yr	High	16.2x
Political Science Compare across schools →	46	$29,275/yr	Very High	14.9x
Subject-Area Teaching Compare across schools →	45	$26,967/yr	High	13.2x
Public Health Compare across schools →	42	$34,761/yr	High	9.3x
History Compare across schools →	41	$32,602/yr	High	11.3x
Physics Compare across schools →	41	$31,001/yr	Very High	15.9x
Social Work Compare across schools →	39	$29,609/yr	Moderate	13.4x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →	39	$27,917/yr	High	14.7x
Biology Compare across schools →	39	$26,647/yr	High	14.7x
Psychology Compare across schools →	38	$28,904/yr	High	12.8x
Neuroscience Compare across schools →	37	$22,865/yr	High	17.8x
Music Compare across schools →	36	$25,108/yr	High	13.1x
Sociology Compare across schools →	35	$28,968/yr	High	12.0x
Sales & Marketing Compare across schools →	35	$16,682/yr	High	3.9x
Journalism Compare across schools →	34	$28,416/yr	Very High	13.9x
Romance Languages Compare across schools →	34	$26,232/yr	Very High	13.4x
English Compare across schools →	32	$25,559/yr	Very High	13.2x
Fine Arts Compare across schools →	31	$21,226/yr	Moderate	11.5x
American Sign Language Compare across schools →	28	$25,656/yr	High	6.6x
Anthropology Compare across schools →	27	$21,157/yr	High	9.6x
Film & Photography Compare across schools →	26	$22,588/yr	High	11.6x
Ethnic & Cultural Studies Compare across schools →	24	$27,932/yr	Very High	7.2x
Linguistics Compare across schools →	24	$16,568/yr	Very High	10.1x