Graduate America College
- Graduation Rate
- 92% A
- Most students who enroll finish their degree here
- Earnings (10yr)
- $22,178 F
- Below average for college graduates
- Net Price
- $14,451 C+
- 16% less than the typical college
- Enrollment
- 62
Bottom line: A C overall grade — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges. 7.7× return on investment — every $1 spent returns $7.7 over 20 years.
Every $1 spent returns $7.7 over 20 years. Net gain: $390,015.
What The Data Says
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A C overall — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges on measured metrics.
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Graduate earnings fall 46% below the national college median.
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A 92% graduation rate — 61% above the national average.
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Every $1 invested returns $7.7 over 20 years — an exceptional return.
About Graduate America College
Graduate America College is profiled below with full outcomes data from federal sources.
Interpretation generated from this school's federal outcomes, research, and mobility data.
Institutional Profile
- Institution Type
- Private for-profit College
- Enrollment
- 62
- Setting
- Suburban
- Primary Strengths
- Culinary & Personal Services
Why students choose Graduate America College
CollegeRanker Report Card
Graded on outcomes, against every U.S. college.
Each grade is this school's national percentile on a real outcome — earnings, value, mobility, and more.
How we grade →Admissions
This school does not report a competitive admit rate — most qualified applicants are admitted.
Check your odds →Net price + aid
Students pay about $14,451 a year after grants and scholarships — 16% below the typical U.S. college. See net price by family income below.
See cost & aid →Earnings + debt
Graduates earn a median of $22,178 ten years after enrolling — 46% below the typical college.
See outcomes →Mobility + social capital
Mobility and social-capital data are limited for this school — see what's reported below.
See mobility →Can I Get In?
How selective Graduate America College is — and how your numbers stack up.
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Academics & Admissions
Is It Hard to Get Into Graduate America College? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Graduate America College, located in Garland, Texas, enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 92%.
- Retention Rate
- 100%
- Student–Faculty Ratio
- 25:1
- Diversity Index
- 0.72
Can I Afford It?
What you'll actually pay after grants and aid — not the sticker price.
Cost & Financial Aid
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Graduate America College? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
The average net price at Graduate America College, the amount students actually pay each year after federal grants and scholarships, is about $14,451. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $13,660 after need-based grants.
- Avg Net Price
- $14,451
- Pell Grant Rate
- 55%
- Federal Loan Rate
- 0%
What Families Actually Pay
- Family Income $0–$30K
- $13,660
- Family Income $30K–$48K
- $18,660
- Family Income $48K–$75K
- $15,784
What Happens After?
Earnings, debt, and where graduates actually land.
Graduate Outcomes
Is Graduate America College Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Graduate America College report median earnings of $22,178, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
- 6 Years After Entry
- $21,972
- 8 Years
- $22,009
- 10 Years
- $22,178
- Earning > $25K
- 27%
Earnings Trajectory
Graduation by Timeframe
- 100% (5)
- 45%
- 100% (5)
- 45%
- 100% (5)
- 45%
- 100% (5)
- 45%
How Graduate Compares
Dot right of center = above national average.
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.
College ROI Calculator
Is Graduate America College Worth It?
A data-driven look at the return on your educational investment — using real federal data.
Yes — for most students, Graduate America College delivers a positive return. Over four years, the typical net price is $14,451/year ($57,804 total). Graduates earn $22,178 at ten years, and over a 20-year career we project $447,819 in total earnings — a net gain of $390,015 (7.7× your investment).. With a 92% graduation rate, the path to that return is well-tested. This is a exceptional ROI compared to national averages.
- Total Cost (4yr)
- $57,804
- Projected 20yr Earnings
- $447,819
- Net Return
- $390,015
- ROI Multiple
- 7.7×
- Cost Per Year
- $14,451
- Graduation Rate
- 92%
Does It Change Lives?
Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?
Top Programs
The fields Graduate America College awards the most degrees in, by share of completions. Each links to its degree guide — with salary, growth, and the schools with the strongest outcomes.
Top Careers
Where these majors tend to lead — common career paths for Graduate America College's most popular programs, ranked by median pay with our proprietary scorecard insights.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Hard to Get Into Graduate America College? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Graduate America College, located in Garland, Texas, enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 92%.
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Graduate America College? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
The average net price at Graduate America College, the amount students actually pay each year after federal grants and scholarships, is about $14,451. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $13,660 after need-based grants.
Is Graduate America College Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Graduate America College report median earnings of $22,178, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
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