University of North Georgia: programs, outcomes and local jobs

University of North Georgia at a glance

• 16,146

  students enrolled

• 3,088

  degrees and certificates a year

• 37%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $9,823

  average net price a year

  Tuition $4,230 in state, $14,986 out of state

• $43,085

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $50,135

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  87% working

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

What students study

AI and data programs

University of North Georgia 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 University of North Georgia

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

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• 6

  open professional jobs

• 1

  entry level

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 3.3%

  unemployment in Lumpkin County

  2026-08 · down 0.4 points from a year earlier

• $72,388

  median household income

  Lumpkin County

• 33%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.1% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, education, which lead to finance (1 open), human resources (1 open).

Hiring most: James Hardie Industries (2), Columbus State University (1), Georgia Department of Public Health (1), Inside Higher Ed (1), University of North Georgia (1).

What they hire for: Administration (3), Finance (1), Human Resources (1), Programs (1). Administration jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: WorkSource Georgia Mountains.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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• Georgia Institute of Technology-Main CampusAtlanta · 18,785 students
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Common questions

How big is University of North Georgia?

University of North Georgia enrolls about 16,146 students and is a public 4-year institution in Dahlonega, Georgia. It awards about 3,088 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at University of North Georgia?

37% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do University of North Georgia graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $43,085 six years after entry and $50,135 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does University of North Georgia offer AI or data science degrees?

University of North Georgia 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 University of North Georgia?

6 open professional jobs are listed in Lumpkin County, 1 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. James Hardie Industries has the most openings.