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Georgia Highlands College

Georgia Highlands College

Rome, GA · Suburb · 4,761 students
4
Year
Public
Suburb
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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Location
Rome, GA, 30161-3897 · Suburb campus
Nearest airport from college
ATL · Atlanta
58 mi away
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Cost
In-state COA
$13,389
Out-of-state COA
$20,349
Avg net price
$6,928
In-state tuition
$3,120
Out-of-state tuition
$10,080
Books & supplies
$1,000/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$5,473
$30–48k
$5,989
$48–75k
$7,827
$75–110k
$10,618
$110k+
$12,363
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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
21%
1st-yr retention
59%
Transfer-out rate
37%
Consumer completion
25%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
28%
Transferred
41%
Still enrolled
2%
Dropped out / unknown
29%
Median earnings (6yr)
$37,516
Median earnings (10yr)
$43,184
Median debt
$12,000
Monthly loan payment
$127
Debt range (25th–75th)
$2,750$9,500
Debt (90th percentile)
$15,149
Student Body
Men 34%Women 66%
21
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
41%
First-generation
41%
Median family income
$30,709
Independent students
29%
Veterans
0%
Avg age at entry
22.0
Part-time students
59%
Race & ethnicity
White
55%
Hispanic
20%
Black
18%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$37,516
10 years after entry
$43,184
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General39
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing34
Business Administration, Management and Operations25
Criminal Justice and Corrections23
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions20
Health and Medical Administrative Services17
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Institutional
Endowment
$4M
Classification
Baccalaureate/Associates
Full-time faculty
55%
Avg faculty salary
$6,606/mo
Instructional spend/student
$4,686
Federal loan rate
17%

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