Georgia Highlands College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Georgia Highlands College at a glance

• 4,761

  students enrolled

• 856

  degrees and certificates a year

• 21%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $6,928

  average net price a year

  Tuition $2,280 in state, $8,632 out of state

• $37,516

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $43,184

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  84% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Georgia Highlands College

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

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• 13

  open professional jobs

• 1

  entry level

• 8%

  ask for AI skills

  1 jobs

• 3.3%

  unemployment in Floyd County

  2026-08 · down 0.6 points from a year earlier

• $62,540

  median household income

  Floyd County

• 31%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.0% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, security & protective services, which lead to clinical (1 open), finance (1 open), sales (2 open), operations (4 open), marketing (1 open), human resources (1 open).

Hiring most: Kerry (3), Suhner (2), AlphaX (1), Ambe (1), Autozone (1), Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce (1), Kellanova (1), Pruitthealth Home Health (1).

What they hire for: Operations (4), Engineering (3), Sales (2), Clinical (1), Finance (1), Human Resources (1). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Northwest Georgia Regional Commission.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Georgia Highlands College?

Georgia Highlands College enrolls about 4,761 students and is a public 4-year institution in Rome, Georgia. It awards about 856 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Georgia Highlands College?

21% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Georgia Highlands College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $37,516 six years after entry and $43,184 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Georgia Highlands College offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Georgia Highlands College awarded degrees or certificates in data analytics and business analytics (associate) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Georgia Highlands College?

13 open professional jobs are listed in Floyd County, 1 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Kerry has the most openings.