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General Education Schools in Georgia

In 2020-2021, 106 students earned their Education degrees in GA.

A General Education major is the 48th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Education Majors in Georgia

Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate 53
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 53
Master’s Degree 45
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, a education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of education majors in Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 42.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.9%
  • White: 44.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 8.5%
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Jobs for General Education Grads in Georgia

1,530 people in the state and 60,930 in the nation are employed in jobs related to education.

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Wages for General Education Jobs in Georgia

A typical salary for a education grad in the state is $83,270, compared to a typical salary of $73,680 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Georgia that offer education degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. A typical student attending UGA will pay a net price of $14,257. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
8,920 Total Students

A typical student attending Augusta University will pay a net price of $12,239. The student loan default rate of 3.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,634 after earning their degree at this institution.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
9,006 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. An average student at Mercer will pay a net price of $20,853.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
7,052 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 64%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.96 years.

#5

Piedmont College

Demorest
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
2,350 Total Students

In their early career, Piedmont College grads earn an average salary of $40,479. 100% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at Piedmont College.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
36,360 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 5.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 80%.

General Education Careers in GA

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Education Professors 13% $71,570

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to education.

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Teacher Education Grade Specific 2,285
Curriculum & Instruction 892
Educational Administration 739
Teacher Education Subject Specific 733
Instructional Media Design 588
Special Education 398
Student Counseling 358
Teaching English or French 59

View all majors related to General Education

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