Best ROI Colleges in Georgia
These are the best-value colleges in Georgia, ranked by our data-driven ROI score. The score weights earnings premium (30%), payback period (25%), debt-to-earnings (20%), completion rate (15%), and loan repayment (10%). Every number comes from Department of Education data.
10 schools ranked
| # | School | ROI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA | 97 |
| 2 | Emory University Atlanta, GA | 92 |
| 3 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | 88 |
| 4 | Chamberlain University-Georgia Sandy Springs, GA | 77 |
| 5 | Georgia College & State University Milledgeville, GA | 62 |
| 6 | University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA | 61 |
| 7 | Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA | 60 |
| 8 | Mercer University Macon, GA | 55 |
| 9 | Augusta University Augusta, GA | 54 |
| 10 | Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA | 52 |
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How We Rank
Rankings are based on our ROI score (0-100), which weights five quantifiable factors: Earnings Premium (30%), Payback Period (25%), Debt-to-Earnings (20%), Completion Rate (15%), and Loan Repayment (10%). All data comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. No subjective criteria are used.
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