Middle Georgia State University

Public four-year university in Macon, GA that costs an average of $11,448 a year after financial aid, admits 100% of applicants and graduates 26% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$11,448
Acceptance rate
100%
Graduation rate
26%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$48,459

PublicMidsize city6,574 undergraduates

Cost of Middle Georgia State University

Total cost of attendance (per year)$19,433
Tuition and fees, in-state$5,038
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$16,702
Housing and food (on campus)$10,800
Books and supplies$1,290
Average net price after aid$11,448

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$10,343
$30,001–48,000$9,833
$48,001–75,000$10,467
$75,001–110,000$14,004
$110,001+$16,060

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

Admissions

Acceptance rate100%
Average SAT1,083
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)490–610
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)460–580
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)16–24
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate26%
First-year retention65%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$41,086
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$48,459
Rank in Georgia (earnings)34th of 54 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$18,000
Typical monthly loan payment$205 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants42%
Students with federal loans31%

Majors and programs at Middle Georgia State University

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

Bachelor's degree programs (25)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions42$81,993$17,250
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing279$72,674$14,000
Computer and Information Sciences266$54,647$21,875
Air Transportation218$53,459$19,035
Business Administration, Management and Operations289$47,263$17,250
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods83$43,883$20,375
Community Organization and Advocacy5$41,294—
Health and Medical Administrative Services92$39,147$21,297
Criminal Justice and Corrections72$37,580$25,343
English Language and Literature42$36,238$14,882
Biology37$35,715—
Psychology223$34,020$18,848
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other33$31,109$19,104
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness42$28,096$16,111
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services———
Design and Applied Arts13——
History35——
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians16——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities40—$19,500
Mathematics12——
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies25——
Music18——
Political Science and Government13——
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions42—$19,591
Social Work37—$26,500

Certificate programs (10)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians59$55,949$12,000
Air Transportation15——
Area Studies———
Business Administration, Management and Operations———
Computer and Information Sciences2——
Computer Software and Media Applications———
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management———
Data Analytics1——
Film/Video and Photographic Arts1——
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians17——

Associate's degree programs (11)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing106$70,375$16,875
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians66$62,181$13,408
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services33$48,886—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities106$39,944$13,825
Air Transportation29——
Criminal Justice and Corrections22——
Data Analytics4——
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences13——
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services7——
Music6——
Visual and Performing Arts4——

Post-baccalaureate certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies———

Master's degree programs (6)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing23$113,752—
Computer and Information Sciences134$73,476$28,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations76$71,822$26,440
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies50$58,006—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods82$52,029$14,328
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication14——

Doctoral degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Computer and Information Sciences49——

Graduate certificate programs (3)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business/Corporate Communications6——
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing32——
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies19——

Similar colleges in Georgia

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Valdosta State UniversityValdosta$10,80472%$52,334
Albany State UniversityAlbany$14,511—$44,975
Georgia College & State UniversityMilledgeville$20,80378%$64,452
University of West GeorgiaCarrollton$11,78752%$54,320
Columbus State UniversityColumbus$15,71199%$49,706
Augusta UniversityAugusta$12,01786%$52,071
Dalton State CollegeDalton$2,353—$46,083
Clayton State UniversityMorrow$8,86868%$54,701

All colleges in Georgia →

About Middle Georgia State University

TypePublic four-year university
LocationMacon, GA
SettingMidsize city
Undergraduates6,574
Student-to-faculty ratio18 to 1
AccreditorSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Websitemga.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Middle Georgia State University's acceptance rate?

Middle Georgia State University admits 100% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,083 on the SAT.

How much does Middle Georgia State University cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $19,433 a year (tuition and fees: $5,038 in-state, $16,702 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $11,448 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $10,343.

How much do Middle Georgia State University graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $48,459 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 34th of 54 similar colleges in Georgia. The best-paid bachelor's program is allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions ($81,993 a year after graduation).

What is Middle Georgia State University's graduation rate?

26% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 65% of first-year students return for a second year.