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Georgia Highlands College

Public Rome, GA · Suburban · Southeast · 87% data reported · Agent Insights
21%
Graduation Rate
$43,184
Earnings (10yr)
$6,928
Net Price
4,761
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Overview

Georgia Highlands College serves 4,761 students and features a net price of just $6,928, making it an affordable option for many. With an emphasis on accessible education, it attracts a diverse student body.

The graduation rate stands at 21%, indicating that while many students start their journey here, challenges persist. The earnings for graduates ten years post-enrollment average $43,184, reflecting a solid return on investment for those who complete their degrees. However, the data on mobility and economic connectedness isn't available, providing limited insight into long-term changes in students' circumstances.

Students thrive in programs like Humanities, Health Professions, Business & Marketing, and Criminal Justice. About 41% of students receive Pell Grants, highlighting the college's commitment to supporting low-income individuals. With a median debt of $12,000, graduates can enter the workforce with manageable financial burdens, positioning them for better opportunities in their chosen fields.

Rankings

How Georgia Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation21%Earnings 10yr$43KNet Price$7KRetention59%Median Debt$12KPell Grant Rate41%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$5K$0-30K$6K$30-48K$8K$48-75K$12K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%825.8%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%1786.3%MOBILITY147.52%

Cost & Financial Aid

$3,120
In-State Tuition
$10,080
Out-of-State
$6,928
Avg Net Price
$12,000
Median Debt
41%
Pell Grant Rate
17%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$5,473
Family Income $0–$30K
$5,989
Family Income $30K–$48K
$7,827
Family Income $48K–$75K
$12,363
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$37,516
6 Years After Entry
$38,965
8 Years
$43,184
10 Years
0.28x
Debt-to-Earnings
53%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$37,516 6yr $38,965 8yr $43,184 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

147.52%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
1786.3%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
825.8%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$76,000
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.08
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
0.06
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
5.2%
Volunteering Rate
0.95
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Retention Rate 59%
Full-Time Faculty 55%
Faculty Salary (mo) $6,606
Diversity Index 0.63
First-Gen Students 41%

Top Programs

Humanities 66%
Health Professions 28%
Business & Marketing 3%
Criminal Justice 2%

Quick Facts

Setting Suburban
Region Southeast
Accreditor Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Predominant Degree Associate's

Student Body

Female
64%
White
55%
Hispanic
20%
Black
18%
Asian
1%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card

Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

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