Best colleges for finance in Georgia

    University of Georgia ranks first in Georgia for finance value (#8 nationally, value score 85): graduates earn $97,364 4 years after the bachelor's degree, and the average net price is $13,636 a year.

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition · Source: College Scorecard field of study, reporting year 2025 · 9 Georgia colleges ranked · Updated November 4, 2026

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    Best finance colleges in Georgia

    University of Georgia ranks first in Georgia for finance value (#8 nationally, value score 85): graduates earn $97,364 4 years after the bachelor's degree, and the average net price is $13,636 a year. 9 Georgia colleges qualify. At the median one, finance graduates earn $72,717 and the average net price is $14,185 a year.

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard field of study, 2025

    What the data shows

    Key findings

    • 9 Georgia colleges qualify. At the median one, finance graduates earn $72,717 and the average net price is $14,185 a year.
    • The lowest average net price among them is at Valdosta State University: $10,804 a year.
    Median earnings
    $72,717
    National: $77,916
    Median net price
    $14,185
    National: $17,502
    Median federal debt
    $20,500
    finance graduates
    Public colleges
    8 of 9
    in this list

    9 colleges

    The Georgia ranking

    Ordered by the national value score; the national rank is shown with each college. Earnings are medians 4 years after the bachelor's degree.

    1. Rank in Georgia 1

      University of Georgia

      Athens, GA · Public · #8 nationally

      85.0Value
      Earnings
      $97,364
      Net price
      $13,636
      Federal debt
      $15,139
      Graduation rate
      89%
    2. Rank in Georgia 2

      Georgia State University

      Atlanta, GA · Public · #106 nationally

      58.5Value
      Earnings
      $82,688
      Net price
      $12,365
      Federal debt
      $20,000
      Graduation rate
      51%
    3. Rank in Georgia 3

      Kennesaw State University

      Kennesaw, GA · Public · #166 nationally

      49.9Value
      Earnings
      $81,002
      Net price
      $16,325
      Federal debt
      $20,500
      Graduation rate
      50%
    4. Rank in Georgia 4

      Georgia Southern University

      Statesboro, GA · Public · #169 nationally

      48.6Value
      Earnings
      $79,411
      Net price
      $16,785
      Federal debt
      $20,500
      Graduation rate
      54%
    5. Rank in Georgia 5

      University of North Georgia

      Dahlonega, GA · Public · #212 nationally

      42.8Value
      Earnings
      $67,554
      Net price
      $14,185
      Federal debt
      $12,000
      Graduation rate
      38%
    6. Rank in Georgia 6

      University of West Georgia

      Carrollton, GA · Public · #225 nationally

      40.4Value
      Earnings
      $72,717
      Net price
      $11,787
      Federal debt
      $21,500
      Graduation rate
      44%
    7. Rank in Georgia 7

      Valdosta State University

      Valdosta, GA · Public · #255 nationally

      35.2Value
      Earnings
      $68,453
      Net price
      $10,804
      Federal debt
      $21,000
      Graduation rate
      45%
    8. Rank in Georgia 8

      Columbus State University

      Columbus, GA · Public · #296 nationally

      28.4Value
      Earnings
      $65,380
      Net price
      $15,711
      Federal debt
      $17,662
      Graduation rate
      42%
    9. Rank in Georgia 9

      Mercer University

      Macon, GA · Private nonprofit · #313 nationally

      23.0Value
      Earnings
      $66,036
      Net price
      $24,778
      Federal debt
      $25,125
      Graduation rate
      72%

    Method: the same value score as the national finance ranking (earnings, debt relative to earnings, average net price and graduation rate, each a national percentile). Data: College Scorecard, reporting year 2025; 2026–27 edition, verified Nov 2026.

    Questions about finance colleges in Georgia

    What are the best colleges for finance in Georgia?

    By CollegesRef value score, the top 3 Georgia colleges for finance are University of Georgia (value score 85), Georgia State University (value score 58.5) and Kennesaw State University (value score 49.9). The score weighs graduate earnings, debt relative to earnings, average net price and graduation rate.

    Which Georgia college has the highest earnings for finance graduates?

    University of Georgia: its finance graduates have median earnings of $97,364 4 years after the bachelor's degree.

    What is the most affordable finance college in Georgia on this list?

    Valdosta State University has the lowest average net price of the ranked Georgia colleges, $10,804 a year after grants. A family's own price depends on income and aid.

    How many Georgia colleges are ranked for finance?

    9 Georgia colleges have a finance bachelor's program with enough graduates and reported earnings, plus a published net price and graduation rate. Ranks shown are national; the state rank is their order within Georgia.