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Savannah State University

Savannah, GA savannahstate.edu 2,727 students

Savannah State University's campus is set on more than 170 acres along the Savannah River. The university provides a close-knit atmosphere, with a focus on community engagement and leadership development. Distinctive programs include marine sciences and engineering technology, taking advantage of its coastal location. As the oldest historically black public university in Georgia, Savannah State maintains a strong commitment to its heritage.

Programs
11
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$32,803
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$5,498
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $16,218/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Savannah State University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 65% of students receive Pell Grants; 66% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $7,238 $28,952
$30K – $48K $7,491 $29,964
$48K – $75K $10,852 $43,408
$75K – $110K $12,949 $51,796
$110K+ $13,784 $55,136
Sticker price (no aid) $5,498 $21,992
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 Savannah State University

11 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
Information Science Compare across schools →
64
$46,840/yr Very High 20.3x
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61
$38,206/yr Very High 22.0x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
56
$30,170/yr High 22.8x
Criminal Justice Compare across schools →
53
$30,195/yr Moderate 19.3x
Civil Engineering Technology Compare across schools →
51
$51,654/yr High 22.5x
Electrical Engineering Technology Compare across schools →
43
$26,868/yr High 33.4x
Marketing Compare across schools →
42
$29,976/yr Very High 12.6x
Biology Compare across schools →
41
$26,114/yr High 22.2x
Research and Experimental Psychology Compare across schools →
40
$27,763/yr High 16.8x
Sociology Compare across schools →
36
$28,747/yr High 15.9x
Journalism Compare across schools →
34
$24,310/yr Very High 21.2x