Shorter University: programs, outcomes and local jobs
Shorter University at a glance
1,028
students enrolled
362
degrees and certificates a year
38%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$16,646
average net price a year
Tuition $23,514
$41,860
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$44,604
median earnings, 10 years after entry
85% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Business & management | 32% | 115 |
| Education | 22% | 81 |
| Health professions | 8% | 28 |
| Parks, recreation & fitness | 6% | 21 |
| Liberal arts & general studies | 5% | 18 |
AI and data programs
Shorter 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 Shorter University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Floyd County, where the college is.
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13
open professional jobs
1
entry level
8%
ask for AI skills
1 jobs
3.3%
unemployment in Floyd County
2026-08 · down 0.6 points from a year earlier
$62,540
median household income
Floyd County
31%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.0% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, education, health professions, which lead to finance (1 open), sales (2 open), operations (4 open), marketing (1 open), human resources (1 open).
Hiring most: Kerry (3), Suhner (2), AlphaX (1), Ambe (1), Autozone (1), Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce (1), Kellanova (1), Pruitthealth Home Health (1).
What they hire for: Operations (4), Engineering (3), Sales (2), Clinical (1), Finance (1), Human Resources (1). Operations jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Northwest Georgia Regional Commission.
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Shorter University?
- Shorter University enrolls about 1,028 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Rome, Georgia. It awards about 362 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Shorter University?
- 38% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Shorter University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $41,860 six years after entry and $44,604 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Shorter University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Shorter 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 Shorter University?
- 13 open professional jobs are listed in Floyd County, 1 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Kerry has the most openings.
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