Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 6,745
Graduate Enrollment: 386
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Medium City (100k-250k)
Four-year, medium, primarily residential
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medium full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 99.39%
Male/Female: 41% / 59% (2017)
First generation college students: 35.6% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 8.6% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.3% (2017)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 59.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 38.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 26.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 18.9% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 51.5%
Black: 32.9%
Hispanic: 6.5%
Asian: 2.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 3.9%
Non-resident alien: 1.8%
Unknown race: 0.3%
Black: 32.9%
Hispanic: 6.5%
Asian: 2.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 3.9%
Non-resident alien: 1.8%
Unknown race: 0.3%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $15,986
In-State tuition: $4,042Out-of-State tuition: $11,389
Estimated books and supplies: $1,293 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $8,580 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $7,467 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $10,562 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $7,467 (2022)
Average Family Income: $46,455 (2017)
Median Family Income: $27,992 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 44.4%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 38.7%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $19,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $201 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $8,788 |
| $30k-48k | $9,365 |
| $48k-75k | $12,015 |
| $75k-110k | $13,497 |
| $110k+ | $14,428 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 10%6-year graduation rate: 22%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 93.9% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $19,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $7,851 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $9,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $10,500 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 51.8% (2015) |
| @3 year | 56.5% (2017) |
| @5 year | 64.8% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 24.0% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 27.0% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $44,969 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $46,479 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 54 | $291 | $65,506 ($5,459) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. | 24 | $25,964 | $262 | $24,452 ($2,038) | |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 2 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Air Transportation. | 62 | $22,700 | $207 | $40,639 ($3,387) | $61,010 ($5,084) |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 51 | $32,239 | $289 | $26,583 ($2,215) | $40,111 ($3,343) |
| Associate's Degree | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | 20 | $37,397 ($3,116) | $47,718 ($3,977) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | 13 | $63,220 ($5,268) | |||
| Associate's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 17 | $57,401 ($4,783) | $51,730 ($4,311) | ||
| Associate's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 58 | $24,650 | $188 | $60,099 ($5,008) | $63,578 ($5,298) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 165 | $23,000 | $174 | $63,507 ($5,292) | $69,190 ($5,766) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 15 | $466 | $113,658 ($9,472) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 130 | $26,243 | $244 | $40,929 ($3,411) | $45,688 ($3,807) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 14 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 122 | $25,988 | $227 | $44,867 ($3,739) | $63,148 ($5,262) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 30 | $23,125 | $233 | $38,298 ($3,192) | $41,689 ($3,474) |
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | 2 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | 11 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 12 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 273 | $18,250 | $158 | $14,643 ($1,220) | $29,463 ($2,455) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 14 | $52,199 | $165 | $42,597 ($3,550) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 24 | $29,220 | $233 | $31,519 ($2,627) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 67 | $27,585 | $239 | $24,954 ($2,080) | $35,244 ($2,937) |
| Associate's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 18 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 23 | $30,500 | $281 | $37,177 ($3,098) | $35,168 ($2,931) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Community Organization and Advocacy. | 20 | $31,981 | $286 | $36,392 ($3,033) | $33,957 ($2,830) |
| Associate's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 3 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies. | 22 | $11,000 | $117 | ||
| Associate's Degree | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies. | 12 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Air Transportation. | 5 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Air Transportation. | 8 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $60,894Full time faculty: 78%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 18.0
School's endowment start of year: $12,941,437 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $15,406,958 (2022)