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#14 Most Popular State/Terr. for Grad Students
49 Colleges
$49,008 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, 29,149 students received a graduate degree in Georgia, making it rank #14 in the nation in terms of graduations. Graduate students from Georgia can take advantage of in-state tuition, which averages about $12,252 per year. Out-of-state graduate tuition averages $16,503. 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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Learn more about the most popular graduate schools in the state below:

#1

Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus

Atlanta, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
$15,570 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 49 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Georgia Tech ranked #1 in terms of popularity with 5,340 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. 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 $14,064 $29,140
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,506 $1,506
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $586 $1,215

#2

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
$10,268 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 49 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, UGA ranked #2 in terms of popularity with 3,190 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 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 $1,390 $1,390
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $370 $1,050

#3

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
$8,484 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Georgia State handed out 2,569 graduate degrees. This makes it the #3 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 State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $7,164 $22,662
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,320 $1,320
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $398 $1,259

#4

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$46,700 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Emory handed out 2,365 graduate degrees. This makes it the #4 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 Emory University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $45,800 $45,800
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $900 $900
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $2,544 $2,544

#5

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
$6,664 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 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 Kennesaw State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $5,328 $19,188
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,336 $1,336
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $296 $1,066

#6

Mercer University

Macon, Georgia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$15,831 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 49 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Mercer ranked #6 in terms of popularity with 1,474 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 Mercer University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $15,531 $15,531
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $300 $300
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $862 $862

#7

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
$6,520 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 49 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, GaSou ranked #7 in terms of popularity with 1,384 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 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 $1,534 $1,534
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $277 $1,105

#8

Augusta University

Augusta, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
$6,734 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 $1,230 $1,230
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $230 $783

#9

University of West Georgia

Carrollton, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
$5,908 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 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 West Georgia

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $4,338 $16,830
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,570 $1,570
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $241 $935

#10

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
$6,208 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 49 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, VSU ranked #10 in terms of popularity with 1,041 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

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 $1,636 $1,636
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
$15,840 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

South University’s online programs was ranked the #11 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 908 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 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 $840 $840
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
$40,550 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

SCAD handed out 861 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #12 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 Savannah College of Art and Design

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $40,050 $40,050
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $500 $500
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $890 $890

#13

Piedmont College

Demorest, Georgia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$11,672 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 49 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Piedmont College ranked #13 in terms of popularity with 744 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 Piedmont College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $11,232 $11,232
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $440 $440
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $624 $624

#14

Georgia College & State University

Milledgeville, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
$6,758 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 49 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Georgia College ranked #14 in terms of popularity with 631 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 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 $1,466 $1,466
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $294 $1,047

#15

Columbus State University

Columbus, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
$7,680 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

CSU handed out 502 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #15 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 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 $1,380 $1,380
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $350 $633

#16

Life University

Marietta, Georgia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$10,374 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Life University was ranked the #16 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 453 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 Life University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,883 $8,883
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,491 $1,491
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $329 $329

#17

Brenau University

Gainesville, Georgia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$14,481 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Brenau handed out 361 graduate degrees. This makes it the #17 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 Brenau University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $14,130 $14,130
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $351 $351
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $785 $785

#18

Strayer University - Georgia

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

In 2021, Strayer University - Georgia handed out 342 graduate degrees. This makes it the #18 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 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 $533 $533

#19

Georgia Southwestern State University

Americus, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
$4,399 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, GSW handed out 312 graduate degrees. This makes it the #19 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 Georgia Southwestern State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $3,483 $13,806
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $916 $916
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $194 $767

#20

University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
$5,556 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 $1,416 $1,416
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $230 $916

#21

South University, Savannah

Savannah, Georgia
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$16,440 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

South University, Savannah was ranked the #21 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 271 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 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 $840 $840
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $650 $650

#22

Thomas University

Thomasville, Georgia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$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. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

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
$6,517 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 table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, 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 $1,004 $1,004
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
$19,120 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

CAU handed out 187 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #24 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 Clark Atlanta University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $17,118 $17,118
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,002 $2,002
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $951 $951

#25

Morehouse School of Medicine

Atlanta, Georgia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$28,567 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Morehouse School of Medicine was ranked the #25 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 157 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 Morehouse School of Medicine

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $23,513 $23,513
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $5,054 $5,054
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $944 $944

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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