Oglethorpe University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Oglethorpe University at a glance

• 1,352

  students enrolled

• 234

  degrees and certificates a year

• 54%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $19,509

  average net price a year

  Tuition $45,416

• $42,691

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $55,232

  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 Oglethorpe University

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

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• 222

  open professional jobs

• 34

  entry level

  2 say no experience is needed

• 1%

  ask for AI skills

  2 jobs

• 3.5%

  unemployment in DeKalb County

  2026-08 · down 0.3 points from a year earlier

• $77,683

  median household income

  DeKalb County

• 48%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.4% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, visual & performing arts, biological sciences, which lead to finance (36 open), sales (27 open), operations (49 open), marketing (7 open), human resources (14 open), strategy (2 open).

Hiring most: Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (40), DeKalb County GA (12), DeKalb County Georgia (12), Oglethorpe Power (8), Emory University (5), Georgia Transmission (5), Illinois Tool Works (5), Cintas (4).

What they hire for: Operations (49), Finance (36), Sales (27), Engineering (21), Clinical (19), Human Resources (14). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: DeKalb County Workforce Development Board.

• DeKalb WorkSorce CenterDecatur · 404-687-3400 · Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Oglethorpe University?

Oglethorpe University enrolls about 1,352 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Atlanta, Georgia. It awards about 234 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Oglethorpe University?

54% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Oglethorpe University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $42,691 six years after entry and $55,232 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Oglethorpe University offer AI or data science degrees?

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

Are there jobs near Oglethorpe University?

222 open professional jobs are listed in DeKalb County, 34 of them entry level and 2 saying no experience is needed. Children's Healthcare of Atlanta has the most openings.