Clayton State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Clayton State University at a glance

• 4,348

  students enrolled

• 1,200

  degrees and certificates a year

• 40%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $8,365

  average net price a year

  Tuition $4,064 in state, $14,786 out of state

• $41,633

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $49,179

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  84% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Clayton State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Clayton State University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Clayton County, where the college is.

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• 45

  open professional jobs

• 9

  entry level

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 4.2%

  unemployment in Clayton County

  2026-08 · down 0.3 points from a year earlier

• $58,507

  median household income

  Clayton County

• 26%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.5% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, psychology, which lead to finance (8 open), sales (2 open), operations (19 open), marketing (1 open).

Hiring most: Fulton & Kozak (4), Bigham Cable Construction (2), Builders FirstSource (2), DHL (2), Kroger (2), O'Reilly Auto Parts (2), Prime Healthcare (2), Staff Financial Group (2).

What they hire for: Operations (19), Finance (8), Engineering (5), Administration (2), Clinical (2), Executive Leadership (2). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Atlanta Regional Workforce Development Board.

• WorkSource Atlanta Regional - Clayton Career Resource CenterMorrow · 678-271-3554 · 8:00am - 5:00pm; Monday - Friday

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Clayton State University?

Clayton State University enrolls about 4,348 students and is a public 4-year institution in Morrow, Georgia. It awards about 1,200 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Clayton State University?

40% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Clayton State University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $41,633 six years after entry and $49,179 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Clayton State University offer AI or data science degrees?

Clayton State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Clayton State University?

45 open professional jobs are listed in Clayton County, 9 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Fulton & Kozak has the most openings.