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#14 Most Popular State/Terr. for Grad Students
49 Colleges
29,149 Yearly Graduations
$47,609 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)

Georgia ranked #14 in the nation for graduate degrees with 29,149 students receiving a diploma in 2021. Graduate students from Georgia can take advantage of in-state tuition, which averages about $11,902 per year. Out-of-state graduate tuition averages $16,077. Depending on the school you go to, you may have to pay quite a bit more - or quite a bit less.

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#1

Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus

Atlanta, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
5,340 Yearly Degrees
$16,764 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Georgia Tech handed out 5,340 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #1 most popular graduate school in the state. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $14,570 $29,140
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,194 $2,194
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $586 $1,215

#2

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
3,190 Yearly Degrees
$11,156 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, UGA handed out 3,190 graduate degrees. This makes it the #2 most popular school in the state in this category. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Georgia

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,878 $25,186
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,278 $2,278
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $370 $1,050

#3

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
2,569 Yearly Degrees
$9,292 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 49 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Georgia State ranked #3 in terms of popularity with 2,569 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Georgia State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $7,164 $22,662
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,128 $2,128
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $398 $1,259

#4

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
2,365 Yearly Degrees
$45,684 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Emory University was ranked the #4 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 2,365 graduate degrees were handed out that year. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Emory University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $44,800 $44,800
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $884 $884
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $2,489 $2,489

#5

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
1,627 Yearly Degrees
$7,224 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 49 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, KSU Georgia ranked #5 in terms of popularity with 1,627 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Kennesaw State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $5,238 $19,188
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,986 $1,986
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $296 $1,066

#6

Mercer University

Macon, Georgia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
1,474 Yearly Degrees
$15,544 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Mercer University was ranked the #6 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 1,474 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Mercer University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $15,244 $15,244
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $300 $300
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $847 $847

#7

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
1,384 Yearly Degrees
$7,100 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Georgia Southern University was ranked the #7 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 1,384 graduate degrees were handed out that year. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Georgia Southern University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $4,986 $19,890
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,114 $2,114
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $277 $1,105

#8

Augusta University

Augusta, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
1,214 Yearly Degrees
$7,444 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Augusta University handed out 1,214 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #8 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Augusta University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $5,504 $18,772
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,940 $1,940
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $230 $783

#9

University of West Georgia

Carrollton, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
1,073 Yearly Degrees
$6,488 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, University of West Georgia handed out 1,073 graduate degrees. This makes it the #9 most popular school in the state in this category. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of West Georgia

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $4,338 $16,830
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,150 $2,150
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $241 $935

#10

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
1,041 Yearly Degrees
$6,784 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Valdosta State University was ranked the #10 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 1,041 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Valdosta State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $4,572 $16,470
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,212 $2,212
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $254 $915

#11

South University's online programs

Savannah, Georgia
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
908 Yearly Degrees
$15,720 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 49 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, South University’s online programs ranked #11 in terms of popularity with 908 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for South University’s online programs

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $15,000 $15,000
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $720 $720
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $625 $625

#12

Savannah College of Art and Design

Savannah, Georgia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
861 Yearly Degrees
$39,740 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, SCAD handed out 861 graduate degrees. This makes it the #12 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Savannah College of Art and Design

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $39,240 $39,240
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $500 $500
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $872 $872

#13

Piedmont College

Demorest, Georgia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
744 Yearly Degrees
$11,020 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Piedmont College was ranked the #13 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 744 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Piedmont College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $10,800 $10,800
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $220 $220
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $600 $600

#14

Georgia College & State University

Milledgeville, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
631 Yearly Degrees
$7,308 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Georgia College handed out 631 graduate degrees. This makes it the #14 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Georgia College & State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $5,292 $18,846
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,016 $2,016
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $294 $1,047

#15

Columbus State University

Columbus, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
502 Yearly Degrees
$8,170 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

CSU handed out 502 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #15 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Columbus State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $6,300 $11,394
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,870 $1,870
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $350 $633

#16

Life University

Marietta, Georgia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
453 Yearly Degrees
$10,023 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 49 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Life ranked #16 in terms of popularity with 453 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Life University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,532 $8,532
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,491 $1,491
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $316 $316

#17

Brenau University

Gainesville, Georgia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
361 Yearly Degrees
$13,940 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 49 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Brenau ranked #17 in terms of popularity with 361 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Brenau University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $13,590 $13,590
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $350 $350
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $755 $755

#18

Strayer University - Georgia

Atlanta, Georgia
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
342 Yearly Degrees
$15,135 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Strayer University - Georgia was ranked the #18 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 342 graduate degrees were handed out that year. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Strayer University - Georgia

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $14,940 $14,940
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $195 $195
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $553 $553

#19

Georgia Southwestern State University

Americus, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
312 Yearly Degrees
$4,892 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

GSW handed out 312 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #19 most popular graduate school in the state. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Georgia Southwestern State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $3,492 $13,806
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,400 $1,400
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $194 $767

#20

University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
285 Yearly Degrees
$6,006 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 49 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, UNG ranked #20 in terms of popularity with 285 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of North Georgia

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $4,140 $16,488
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,866 $1,866
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $230 $916

#21

South University, Savannah

Savannah, Georgia
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
271 Yearly Degrees
$16,320 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

South University, Savannah handed out 271 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #21 most popular graduate school in the state. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for South University, Savannah

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $15,600 $15,600
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $720 $720
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $650 $650

#22

Thomas University

Thomasville, Georgia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
217 Yearly Degrees
$13,330 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Thomas University was ranked the #22 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 217 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Thomas University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $13,050 $13,050
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $280 $280
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $725 $725

#23

Clayton State University

Morrow, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
201 Yearly Degrees
$7,017 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Clayton State University handed out 201 graduate degrees. This makes it the #23 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Clayton State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $5,513 $11,232
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,504 $1,504
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $385 $1,335

#24

Clark Atlanta University

Atlanta, Georgia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
187 Yearly Degrees
$18,568 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 49 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, CAU ranked #24 in terms of popularity with 187 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Clark Atlanta University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $16,614 $16,614
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,954 $1,954
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $923 $923

#25

Morehouse School of Medicine

Atlanta, Georgia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
157 Yearly Degrees
$29,732 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

MSM handed out 157 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #25 most popular graduate school in the state. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Morehouse School of Medicine

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $23,314 $23,314
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $6,418 $6,418
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $950 $950

Other Georgia Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 Middle Georgia State University 138
27 Luther Rice College & Seminary 135
28 Albany State University 134
29 American InterContinental University - Atlanta 101
30 Fort Valley State University 97
31 Savannah State University 81
32 Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School 76
33 LaGrange College 72
33 Columbia Theological Seminary 72
35 DeVry University - Georgia 67
36 Shorter University 66
37 Berry College 65
38 Interdenominational Theological Center 53
39 Reinhardt University 51
40 Beulah Heights University 46
41 Herzing University - Atlanta 40
42 Wesleyan College 33
43 Truett McConnell University 31
44 Agnes Scott College 29
45 Young Harris College 18
45 Covenant College 18
47 Point University 17
48 Toccoa Falls College 0
48 Reformed University 0

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