Life University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Life University at a glance

• 893

  students enrolled

• 712

  degrees and certificates a year

• 38%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $29,791

  average net price a year

  Tuition $13,545

• $37,368

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $47,397

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  77% working

Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Life 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 Life University

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

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• 529

  open professional jobs

• 118

  entry level

  21 say no experience is needed

• 2%

  ask for AI skills

  9 jobs

• 3.2%

  unemployment in Cobb County

  2026-08 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier

• $98,712

  median household income

  Cobb County

• 49%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.2% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, biological sciences, psychology, which lead to clinical (26 open), research (1 open), human resources (16 open), programs (5 open).

Hiring most: Enercon (63), Lockheed Martin (43), Staff Financial Group (23), Wellstar Health System (22), Lockheed Martin Services (20), DPR Construction (14), Wellstar Health System (11), Pike Electric (9).

What they hire for: Engineering (167), Sales (81), Operations (69), Finance (54), Clinical (26), Marketing (18). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Cobb County Workforce Development Board/WorkSource Cobb.

• CobbWorks Inc.Marietta · 770-528-4300 · 8:00am - 5:00pm; Monday - Friday
• Georgia Department of Labor - Cobb-Cherokee Career CenterMarietta · 877-709-8185 · 8:00am - 4:30pm; Monday - Friday

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Life University?

Life University enrolls about 893 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Marietta, Georgia. It awards about 712 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Life University?

38% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Life University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $37,368 six years after entry and $47,397 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Life University offer AI or data science degrees?

Life 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 Life University?

529 open professional jobs are listed in Cobb County, 118 of them entry level and 21 saying no experience is needed. Enercon has the most openings.