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Education in Georgia

Education Schools in Georgia

10,260 students earned Education degrees in Georgia in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, Education is the 1st most popular major out of a total 32 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Education Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 3,870
Post-Master’s Certificate 2,653
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2,653
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 376
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 376
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 376

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: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 26.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.5%
  • White: 60.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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Jobs for Education Grads in Georgia

In this state, there are 256,480 people employed in jobs related to an education degree, compared to 8,653,610 nationwide.

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Wages for Education Jobs in Georgia

In this state, education grads earn an average of $64,420. Nationwide, they make an average of $77,170.

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There are 10 colleges in Georgia that offer education degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

771 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
13,419 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,374. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Piedmont College

Demorest
727 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
2,350 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,732. It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate.

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719 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
26,949 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $15,266. It takes the average student 4.58 years to graduate.

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615 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
12,304 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,063. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

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520 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
41,181 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 65%. Most students complete their degree in 4.84 years. 94% of students get financical aid.

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503 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 90%. 94% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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477 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
36,360 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 74%. The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1. 95% of students get financical aid.

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371 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
6,873 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $19,583. 81% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.26 years to complete their degree at Georgia College.

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289 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
8,920 Total Students

The average student takes 4.81 years to complete their degree at Augusta University. A typical student attending Augusta University will pay a net price of $13,417. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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288 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
9,006 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The average student takes 4.25 years to complete their degree at Mercer. The full-time teacher rate is 97%.

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Education Careers in GA

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 19% $54,910
Special Education Preschool Teachers 15% $54,430
Elementary School Teachers 15% $56,250
Preschool Teachers 14% $28,750

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Library Science 120

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