University of Georgia — Athens, GA

Finance and Financial Management Services

at University of Georgia · Athens, GA

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The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $56,462/yr starting out — that's 88% more than skipping college
⏱Takes about 2.4 years to earn back what you spent
$Students on financial aid pay about $13,936/yr after grants & scholarships (varies by family income) — $62,486 total with loan interest

Listed Price

$27,993/yr

Starting Salary

$56,462

Finish Rate

89.7%

Household Income

$27,993/yr

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

Students on financial aid pay $13,936/yr after grants & scholarships (saves $14,057/yr)

4 Years Total

$111,972

Typical Debt

$18,500

Interest You'd Owe

+$6,742

What You'd Really Pay

$62,486

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

You'd earn (with degree)$564,620

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$62,486

Pays for Itself In

2.4 yrs

Salary Boost

+88%

Ahead After 10 Years

$502,134

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost40/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed24.5/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost11.8/20

How much more than skipping college?

Graduation Rate13.5/15

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.