Georgia State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Georgia State University at a glance

• 26,623

  students enrolled

• 8,522

  degrees and certificates a year

• 53%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $15,931

  average net price a year

  Tuition $7,158 in state, $22,389 out of state

• $37,844

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $47,384

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  82% working

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

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 State University

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

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• 6,911

  open professional jobs

• 708

  entry level

  38 say no experience is needed

• 12%

  ask for AI skills

  799 jobs

• 3.5%

  unemployment in Fulton County

  2026-08 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier

• $91,490

  median household income

  Fulton County

• 57%

  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, computer & information sciences, health professions, which lead to finance (814 open), sales (1,027 open), operations (677 open), marketing (271 open), human resources (299 open), strategy (93 open).

Hiring most: Emory University (236), Oxford College of Emory University (182), Capgemini Invent (83), Intercontinental Exchange (76), Truist Financial (75), Amazon (74), KPMG (71), Truist (70).

What they hire for: Engineering (1,135), Sales (1,027), Finance (814), Operations (677), Data & Analytics (589), Human Resources (299). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce boards: Fulton County Workforce Development Board, WorkSource Atlanta Board.

• Adamsville Career CenterAtlanta · 404-613-6381 · Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Atlanta Career CenterAtlanta · 404-232-6730 · 8:00am - 4:30pm; Monday - Friday
• Clayton County Career CenterCollege Park · 678-284-0200 · Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Martin Luther King Sr. Community Resources CollaborativeAtlanta · 404-460-8321 · 9:30am - 5:30pm; Monday - Friday
• South Fulton Career CenterCollege Park · 404-613-6800 · 8:30am - 4:00pm; Monday - Friday
• WorkSource AtlantaAtlanta · 404-546-3049 · 8:15am - 5:00pm; Monday - Friday

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

Similar colleges in Georgia

• Georgia Southern UniversityStatesboro · 21,790 students
• University of GeorgiaAthens · 32,137 students
• Georgia Institute of Technology-Main CampusAtlanta · 18,785 students
• University of North GeorgiaDahlonega · 16,146 students
• Kennesaw State UniversityKennesaw · 41,254 students
• Georgia Gwinnett CollegeLawrenceville · 11,344 students

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Common questions

How big is Georgia State University?

Georgia State University enrolls about 26,623 students and is a public 4-year institution in Atlanta, Georgia. It awards about 8,522 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Georgia State University?

53% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Georgia State University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $37,844 six years after entry and $47,384 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Georgia State University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Georgia State University awarded degrees or certificates in data analytics and business analytics (certificate) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Georgia State University?

6,911 open professional jobs are listed in Fulton County, 708 of them entry level and 38 saying no experience is needed. Emory University has the most openings.