Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Georgia

Finance and Financial Management Services bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Georgia (16 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Augusta University$45,504
University of Georgia$67,444$81,652$20,2990.30
Georgia State University$56,344$65,600$24,2500.43
Kennesaw State University$54,428$63,121$25,0000.46
University of West Georgia$52,078$61,509$25,5710.49
University of North Georgia$51,044$62,580$16,6500.33
National Median$53,590$23,3320.44

Other Finance and Financial Management Services Programs in Georgia

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Georgia schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of Georgia
Athens
$11,180$67,444$20,299
Georgia State University
Atlanta
$8,478$56,344$24,250
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw
$5,786$54,428$25,000
University of West Georgia
Carrollton
$5,971$52,078$25,571
University of North Georgia
Dahlonega
$5,009$51,044$16,650

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Augusta University, approximately 38% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.