Median Earnings (1yr)
$45,505
20th percentile
40th percentile in Georgia

Earnings Distribution

How University of West Georgia graduates compare to all programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
University of West Georgia$45,505$48,020+6%
University of Georgia$46,797$54,597+17%
Georgia State University$45,819$52,547+15%
Augusta University$44,303$48,214+9%
Columbus State University$38,764$47,783+23%

Compare to Similar Programs in Georgia

Student Counseling and Personnel Services masters's programs at peer institutions in Georgia (11 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of West GeorgiaCarrollton$5,971$45,505$48,020โ€”โ€”
Valdosta State UniversityValdosta$6,007$67,508โ€”โ€”โ€”
Mercer UniversityMacon$40,890$52,203โ€”โ€”โ€”
University of GeorgiaAthens$11,180$46,797$54,597โ€”โ€”
Georgia State UniversityAtlanta$8,478$45,819$52,547โ€”โ€”
Augusta UniversityAugusta$8,122$44,303$48,214โ€”โ€”
National Medianโ€”$49,765โ€”โ€”โ€”

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with student counseling and personnel services graduates

Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors

Advise and assist students and provide educational and vocational guidance services.

$65,140/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Residential Advisors

Coordinate activities in resident facilities in secondary school and college dormitories, group homes, or similar establishments. Order supplies and determine need for maintenance, repairs, and furnishings. May maintain household records and assign rooms. May assist residents with problem solving or refer them to counseling resources.

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 University of West Georgia, approximately 42% 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.