University of Georgia — Athens, GA

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

at University of Georgia · Athens, GA

Moderate Value

Could go either way

The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $29,842/yr starting out
⏱Not enough data to estimate payoff time
$Students on financial aid pay about $13,816/yr after grants & scholarships (varies by family income) — $62,006 total with loan interest

Listed Price

$27,436/yr

Starting Salary

$29,842

Finish Rate

87.2%

$27,436/yr

Full sticker price — tuition, housing, and fees before any aid

Students on financial aid pay $13,816/yr after grants & scholarships (saves $13,620/yr)

4 Years Total

$109,744

Typical Debt

$18,500

Interest You'd Owe

+$6,742

What You'd Really Pay

$62,006

That's about $210/month for 10 years after you graduate

You'd earn (with degree)$298,420

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$62,006

Salary Boost

+-1%

Ahead After 10 Years

$236,414

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost40/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed0/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost0/20

How much more than skipping college?

Graduation Rate13.1/15

Will you actually finish?

Data from the U.S. Department of Education. Salaries are what recent grads typically earn — yours could be higher or lower.

Costs can change. These numbers don't adjust for where you live, and only cover students who used federal financial aid. Not financial advice.