Savannah State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Savannah State University at a glance

• 2,833

  students enrolled

• 610

  degrees and certificates a year

• 28%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $8,172

  average net price a year

  Tuition $4,064 in state, $14,785 out of state

• $27,494

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $37,981

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  87% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Savannah 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 Savannah State University

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

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• 269

  open professional jobs

• 53

  entry level

  3 say no experience is needed

• 1%

  ask for AI skills

  2 jobs

• 3.0%

  unemployment in Chatham County

  2026-08 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier

• $69,575

  median household income

  Chatham County

• 38%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 1.9% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, biological sciences, public administration & social work, which lead to finance (20 open), sales (87 open), operations (45 open), marketing (2 open), human resources (14 open), strategy (1 open).

Hiring most: Great Dane (6), Amazon (5), Savannah College of Art and Design (5), Air National Guard Units (4), Morgan & Morgan (4), Nine Line Apparel (4), Universal Health Services (4), ABM Industries (3).

What they hire for: Sales (87), Operations (45), Engineering (24), Finance (20), Human Resources (14), Administration (13). Sales jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Coastal Workforce Development Board.

• Chatham One StopSavannah · 912-354-6174 · 8 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday
• Savannah Career CenterSavannah · 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 Savannah State University?

Savannah State University enrolls about 2,833 students and is a public 4-year institution in Savannah, Georgia. It awards about 610 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Savannah State University?

28% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Savannah State University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $27,494 six years after entry and $37,981 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Savannah State University offer AI or data science degrees?

Savannah 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 Savannah State University?

269 open professional jobs are listed in Chatham County, 53 of them entry level and 3 saying no experience is needed. Great Dane has the most openings.