Georgia Southwestern State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Georgia Southwestern State University at a glance

• 2,424

  students enrolled

• 850

  degrees and certificates a year

• 41%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $12,019

  average net price a year

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

• $42,047

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $48,757

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  90% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Georgia Southwestern 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 Georgia Southwestern State University

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

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• 6

  open professional jobs

• 0

  entry level

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 4.5%

  unemployment in Sumter County

  2026-08 · down 0.4 points from a year earlier

• $41,877

  median household income

  Sumter County

• 36%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.9% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in education, business & management, health professions, which lead to operations (2 open).

Hiring most: Tamarack Foods (2), ATG Recruiting (1), Middle Flint Health and Wellness (1), Phoebe Putney Health System (1), Talento Search Group (1).

What they hire for: Human Resources (4), Operations (2). Human Resources jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Middle Flint Workforce Development Board.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Georgia Southwestern State University?

Georgia Southwestern State University enrolls about 2,424 students and is a public 4-year institution in Americus, Georgia. It awards about 850 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Georgia Southwestern State University?

41% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Georgia Southwestern State University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $42,047 six years after entry and $48,757 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Georgia Southwestern State University offer AI or data science degrees?

Georgia Southwestern 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 Georgia Southwestern State University?

6 open professional jobs are listed in Sumter County, 0 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Tamarack Foods has the most openings.