Business/Commerce at Strayer University-Georgia

Strayer's Georgia campus charges private school prices—graduates carry more than double the national debt load for an associate business degree—but earnings justify the premium. First-year graduates earn $44,154, outpacing 95% of associate business programs nationwide and landing right in the middle of Georgia's small but competitive market. By year four, earnings climb to $47,516, showing steady progression rather than the stagnation that plagues many two-year programs.

The debt picture requires careful consideration. At $32,810, it's 2.4 times the national median for this credential, though it tracks closely with Georgia norms where associate business degrees simply cost more. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.74 means graduates are borrowing less than one year's salary—manageable territory, especially given the upward earnings trajectory. With 78% of students on Pell grants, this program clearly serves students who need credentials that translate quickly to paychecks.

Here's the calculation: you're paying a premium to attend a for-profit institution, but your graduate earns $7,500 more than the national median right out of the gate. That extra earning power compounds over time and justifies the higher debt load for students who need the flexibility and support services that campuses like Strayer provide. The program delivers, just at a higher price point than community college alternatives.