Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, GA · Public · offers Graduate degrees

Distant town

88%Acceptance rate
$15,267Average net price / year
55%Graduation rate
$53,236Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$23,250Median debt at graduation
21,790Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
$6,022
Out-of-state tuition
$17,734
Total cost of attendance
$24,430
Room & board
$11,492
Books & supplies
$1,216
Average net price
$15,267

Net price by family income

$0–30k
$12,162
$30–48k
$12,564
$48–75k
$14,965
$75–110k
$18,408
$110k+
$19,789

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
87.9%
Average SAT
1053
SAT reading (25–75%)
528–583
SAT math (25–75%)
458–550
ACT composite (25–75%)
18–23

Outcomes

Graduation rate
55%
First-year retention
78%
Median earnings (6 yrs)
$44,423
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$53,236
Median debt (graduates)
$23,250
3-year loan default rate
0.0%
Students with Pell grants
36%
Students with federal loans
36%

Programs: what graduates earn

79 of 166 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).

Associate's degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities24$49,179—

Bachelor's degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Manufacturing Engineering15$83,438—
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering55$75,859$24,375
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing339$72,741$24,000
Mechanical Engineering151$68,462$23,125
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician118$67,235$24,225
Computer and Information Sciences, General90$63,616$23,125
Civil Engineering59$63,195$21,499
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions26$62,447$15,183
Management Information Systems and Services30$59,373$20,000
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions84$58,026$24,354
Information Science/Studies93$52,435$26,000
Finance and Financial Management Services113$50,753$22,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations275$48,374$20,248
Marketing218$46,640$23,691
Accounting and Related Services74$44,094$20,500
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas22$41,063$26,500
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods209$40,641$25,000
Design and Applied Arts67$39,355$25,750
Business/Managerial Economics20$39,233$28,850
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication53$35,649$23,250
Criminology155$35,588$21,500
Mathematics14$35,511$23,850
Criminal Justice and Corrections0$35,266$25,837
Chemistry32$34,977$23,000
Sociology29$34,627$23,000
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities133$34,576$25,000
Journalism19$33,798$20,500
Public Health40$33,716$25,250
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology20$33,408$28,400
English Language and Literature, General37$32,811$21,500
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General47$31,582$23,250
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies63$31,447$25,000
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies23$31,086$22,125
Political Science and Government47$30,407$23,750
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services57$29,387$27,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness260$29,320$22,000
Apparel and Textiles53$28,911$25,875
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions12$28,360$19,500
International Relations and National Security Studies10$27,664$25,082
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other25$27,644$24,000
Biology, General186$27,195$23,250
History25$26,784$20,000
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services32$26,396$21,250
Psychology, General275$26,313$22,250
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication37$24,934$26,541
Fine and Studio Arts32$21,214$27,250
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft4$16,586$26,875
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs—$65,914—
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other0$35,920—
Special Education and Teaching8$43,186$21,500
Music12$34,150—
Anthropology10$55,879—
Legal Professions and Studies, Other0$47,192—
Economics0$44,000—
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences13$47,219—
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services12$36,223—

Master's degree

Doctoral degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Public Health15$81,134$62,221
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions0$72,563$73,706
Educational Administration and Supervision8$89,855—
Curriculum and Instruction12$70,800$55,423

Students

Undergraduates
21,790
Graduate students
4,780
Part-time
14%
Women / men
57% / 43%
White
54%
Hispanic
8%
Black
23%
Asian
2%
International
1%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
25:1
Avg faculty salary
$83,790 / year
Full-time faculty
84%
Accreditor
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Website
www.georgiasouthern.edu
Also known as
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Most popular fields

  • Communication & Journalism – 3% of degrees
  • Computer & Information Sciences – 5% of degrees
  • Education – 7% of degrees
  • Engineering – 6% of degrees
  • Engineering Technologies – 3% of degrees
  • Liberal Arts & General Studies – 4% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Georgia Southern University?

87.9% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1053 on the SAT.

How much does Georgia Southern University cost?

The average net price after grants is $15,267 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $6,022 and the full cost of attendance is $24,430.

How much do Georgia Southern University graduates earn?

Students who enrolled earn a median of $53,236 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.

What is the graduation rate?

55% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Other colleges in Statesboro

CollegeNet priceAcceptanceGraduationEarnings
Ogeechee Technical College
Statesboro, GA · Public · 1,820 students
$6,542—43%$31,248
East Georgia State College - Statesboro
Statesboro, GA · Public
———$37,174

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.