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Education Schools in Georgia

6,283 students earned Education degrees in Georgia in the 2020-2021 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 3,798
Post-Master’s Certificate 2,147
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2,147
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 338
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 338
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 338

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: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 25.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.9%
  • White: 64.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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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
42% Graduation Rate
13,419 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.64 years. In their early career, University of West Georgia grads earn an average salary of $37,263.

#2

Piedmont College

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

The 3.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 36%. It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate.

719 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
26,949 Total Students

84% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 5.30% which is lower than average. In their early career, GaSou grads earn an average salary of $39,820.

615 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
12,304 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,864 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

520 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
41,181 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $43,250 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. A typical student attending KSU Georgia will pay a net price of $18,522.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,858 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,257.

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

80% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Georgia State grads earn an average salary of $34,072. This public school has an average net price of $17,242.

371 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
6,873 Total Students

83% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,706 a year. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

71% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,239.

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

The average student takes 4.25 years to complete their degree at Mercer. Graduates earn an average $42,312 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

Education Careers in GA

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Forestry & Conservation Science Professors 29% $76,920
Education, Training, and Library Workers 26% $29,380
Business Professors 24% $70,630
Interpreters and Translators 23% $55,250
Biological Science Professors 20% $78,790
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 19% $54,910
Psychology Professors 19% $70,490
Coaches and Scouts 18% $34,370
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 18% $55,660
Mathematical Science Professors 17% $64,580
Multimedia Collections Specialists 17% $60,620
English Language and Literature Professors 17% $65,730
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 17% $31,490
Social Sciences Professors 17% $59,930
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 17% $68,060
History Professors 16% $75,900
Sociology Professors 16% $78,190
Technical Education Teachers 16% $56,580
Special Education Preschool Teachers 15% $54,430
Teacher Assistants 15% $19,530
Elementary and Secondary School Education Administrators 15% $93,770
Teachers 15% $0
Kindergarten Teachers 15% $53,730
Middle School Teachers 15% $56,860
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 15% $64,250
High School Teachers 15% $57,430
Postsecondary Education Administrators 15% $0
Elementary School Teachers 15% $56,250
Preschool Education Administrators 15% $43,650
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 15% $54,520
Special Education Professors 15% $57,670
Technical Education High School Teachers 14% $65,530
Middle School Special Education Teachers 14% $58,410
Computer Science Professors 14% $73,710
Librarians 14% $61,260
Preschool Teachers 14% $28,750
Physics Postsecondary Professors 14% $75,940
Chemistry Professors 14% $76,190
Political Science Professors 14% $86,720
Economics Professors 13% $83,720
Education Professors 13% $71,570
Instructional Coordinators 12% $67,160
Vocational Education Professors 12% $49,860
Education Administrators 11% $80,720
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 10% $123,030
Social Scientists 10% $83,160
Agricultural Sciences Professors 10% $110,480
Special Education Teachers 7% $56,960
Home Economics Professors 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Psychology 495
Social Sciences 456
Communication & Journalism 274
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 135
Library Science 120
History 60
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 45

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