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General Education Schools in Georgia

In 2020-2021, 117 students earned their Education degrees in GA.

In this state, General Education is the 9th most popular major out of a total 14 majors commonly available.

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
Bachelor’s Degree 10
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8
Associate Degree 1

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: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 44.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.7%
  • White: 43.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 7.7%
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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 11 colleges in Georgia that offer education degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,634 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.25 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,853.

#4

Piedmont College

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $40,479 after graduation. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 64%. The student loan default rate is 7.70% which is lower than average. 94% of students get financical aid.

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

This public school has an average net price of $17,242. The student loan default rate is 5.90% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate.

#7

LaGrange College

Lagrange
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
854 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,681 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
3,776 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 63%. The student loan default rate of 9.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#9

Andrew College

Cuthbert
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
301 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $19,839. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 78% of the teachers are full time.

#9

Morehouse College

Atlanta
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
2,152 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $38,825 after graduation. An average student at Morehouse will pay a net price of $34,608. 94% of students get financical aid.

#9

Spelman College

Atlanta
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
2,207 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The student loan default rate is 3.50% which is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $44,833.

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 4,845
Teacher Education Subject Specific 1,327
Curriculum & Instruction 892
Educational Administration 776
Instructional Media Design 588
Special Education 550
Student Counseling 358
Other Education 128

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