History at Georgia Southern University

Georgia Southern's History program starts graduates at just $26,784—landing in the bottom quartile both nationally and among Georgia history programs. That first-year figure trails the state median by nearly $6,000 and ranks behind schools like University of North Georgia ($38,226) and even Dalton State College. The $24,241 in typical debt creates a manageable 0.91 ratio to first-year earnings, but you're starting from such a low baseline that the math only looks reasonable on paper.

The redeeming feature here is the 48% earnings growth by year four, reaching nearly $40,000. That trajectory suggests graduates are successfully transitioning into better positions, though they're playing catch-up from a difficult starting point. Given the 90% admission rate and moderate selectivity, this program serves an accessible mission—but the graduate outcomes reflect that positioning.

For families considering this investment, understand that your child will likely face a lean first year or two post-graduation, even with modest debt. The earnings rebound is encouraging, but stronger Georgia programs demonstrate you don't have to accept such a slow start. If Georgia Southern is the choice for other reasons (location, fit, cost of attendance), the debt level won't sink them—they'll just need patience and possibly supplemental support early on.