Business/Commerce at DeVry University-Georgia

DeVry-Georgia's business program charges double the typical debt load for this degree—$47,236 versus a national median of $26,000—but the earnings justify serious consideration. Graduates start at $57,020, which places them in the 94th percentile nationally and 80th percentile within Georgia. That's $15,000 above the national median and $16,000 above Georgia's typical business graduate. Among Georgia schools, only UGA and Augusta University produce higher-earning business graduates.

The challenge is what happens next: earnings essentially flatline over the first four years rather than growing. With 61% of students receiving Pell grants, this suggests DeVry is successfully serving lower-income students and getting them into solid-paying jobs quickly, but career momentum appears limited. The 0.83 debt-to-earnings ratio is manageable—graduates earn more than they owe—though monthly payments will be noticeably higher than at programs with less debt.

For a family weighing this option, the math is straightforward: you're paying premium debt for top-tier starting earnings in Georgia's business job market. If your child needs immediate income and can secure employment quickly after graduation, the first-year outcomes compete with flagship state universities. But if career growth and rising earnings matter more than a strong start, that flat earnings trajectory deserves attention in your calculations.