Georgia Highlands College (GHC)

Public two-year college in Rome, GA that costs an average of $5,521 a year after financial aid and graduates 20% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$5,521
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
20%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$46,880

PublicSmall suburb4,761 undergraduates

Cost of GHC

Total cost of attendance (per year)$12,749
Tuition and fees, in-state$3,216
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$10,560
Books and supplies$750
Average net price after aid$5,521

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$4,638
$30,001–48,000$4,097
$48,001–75,000$5,150
$75,001–110,000$7,979
$110,001+$11,433

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with GHC's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate20%
First-year retention59%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$40,089
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$46,880
Rank in Georgia (earnings)4th of 14 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$13,500
Typical monthly loan payment$153 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants44%
Students with federal loans17%

Majors and programs at GHC

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (8)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing74$97,337$18,750
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions34$75,106—
Business Administration, Management and Operations46$55,192$17,500
Health and Medical Administrative Services35$43,683—
Criminal Justice and Corrections43$41,608—
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences78$37,376$16,070
Construction Management2——
Natural Resources Conservation and Research2——

Associate's degree programs (5)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing183$87,195$13,602
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities1,152$35,435$10,500
Data Analytics1——
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions24——
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions8——

Similar colleges in Georgia

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Georgia Military CollegeMilledgeville$18,466—$42,152
College of Coastal GeorgiaBrunswick$14,39498%$44,872
South Georgia State CollegeDouglas$7,405—$39,798
East Georgia State CollegeSwainsboro$6,673—$41,785
Atlanta Metropolitan State CollegeAtlanta$2,757—$37,585
Georgia State University-Perimeter CollegeAtlanta$9,24091%$51,903

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About GHC

TypePublic two-year college
LocationRome, GA
SettingSmall suburb
Undergraduates4,761
Student-to-faculty ratio21 to 1
AccreditorSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Websitehighlands.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does GHC cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $12,749 a year (tuition and fees: $3,216 in-state, $10,560 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $5,521 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $4,638.

How much do GHC graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $46,880 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 4th of 14 similar colleges in Georgia. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($97,337 a year after graduation).

What is GHC's graduation rate?

20% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 59% of first-year students return for a second year.