DeVry University-Georgia
Decatur, Georgia · Private For-Profit · 100.0% acceptance rate
ROI Score: 20/100 · Poor Value
DeVry University-Georgia earns a Poor Value ROI score of 20. Severe weakness across nearly every metric: earnings premium is just 9.7% (subscore 18), payback period is 23 years, completion rate is 12.5% (subscore 2 -- only 1 in 8 entering students finishes), and repayment is 55.4% (subscore 12). Median earnings sit at $37,600 six years out and $45,987 by year 10. Net price is $28,229 against $17,408 nominal tuition -- one of the largest gaps between sticker and net in the dataset, indicating substantial fee and indirect-cost loading. The published 4-year cost is $112,916 -- exceptionally high for a non-elite institution. Median debt of $24,807 is moderate, but program-level debt figures show many programs running $46,000-$57,000 in median debt, indicating the median understates true borrowing for traditional bachelor's-track students. Only the lowest-income net price bracket is reported; income data is missing across most brackets. As a for-profit Atlanta-area institution focused on technology and business credentials for working adults, DeVry's structural value depends entirely on employer tuition reimbursement; out-of-pocket borrowers face severe expected losses.
The data raises concerns about DeVry University-Georgia
These metrics fall below the thresholds most financial advisors recommend for a sound college investment. Review them carefully before committing.
- ROI Score20/100 - Poor Value tier (below 45). Most 4-year schools we track score 60 or higher.
- 6-year graduation rate12.5% - Well below the 60% national average. Non-completion is the fastest route to negative ROI.
- Payback period23 years - Most 4-year schools we track have payback periods of 4-10 years.
DeVry University-Georgia
Quick Numbers
| In-state tuition + fees | $17,408/yr |
| Out-of-state tuition + fees | $17,408/yr |
| Average net price | $28,229/yr |
| Total 4-year cost (net) | $112,916 |
| Median earnings (10yr post-entry) | $45,987 |
| Median earnings (6yr post-entry) | $37,600 |
| Median debt at graduation | $24,807 |
| Estimated monthly loan payment | $263 |
| Estimated payback period | 23 years |
| 6-year graduation rate | 12.5% |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 516 |
Data as of 2024-2025. Source: College Scorecard API (U.S. Department of Education).
The Full Financial Picture
The sticker price at DeVry University-Georgia is $17,408/year. But sticker price isn't what most students pay. After grants, scholarships, and financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $28,229/year, or roughly $112,916 over four years.
That net price varies significantly by family income. The lowest-income families (under $30,000/year) pay an average of $28,229/year, while families earning over $110,000 pay N/A/year.
The median graduate leaves with $24,807 in federal loan debt, translating to an estimated monthly payment of $263 on a standard 10-year repayment plan. Against median earnings of $45,987 ten years out, the debt-to-earnings ratio is 0.66 - within the recommended range but worth monitoring.
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships, by income bracket.
| Family Income | Avg Net Price/Year |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $28,229 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | N/A |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | N/A |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | N/A |
| $110,001+ | N/A |
Cost by Income Bracket Explained
Lower-income families (under $30K)
Families under $30,000 pay $28,229 net annually -- the only bracket reported. Across four years that's roughly $113,000 -- among the highest low-income costs in the dataset. With a 12.5% completion rate, most low-income students who enroll borrow this money, leave without a credential, and face years of repayment without the earnings boost. Pell-eligible Georgia students should pursue community-college transfer pathways and Georgia State, Kennesaw State, or UNG online options that produce dramatically better expected outcomes.
Middle-income families ($30K-$110K)
Income-bracket pricing data is not reported for any bracket above $30,000 -- a meaningful data anomaly. The school's flat-rate tuition does not appear to scale meaningfully with income. Middle-income families should treat this as full-pay-equivalent pricing and weigh other Georgia options accordingly.
Higher-income families ($110K+)
High-income net-price data is not reported. Given the for-profit structure and minimal aid posture, families above $110,000 likely pay near sticker. With 10-year earnings of $45,987 against the school's cost structure, the math fails for traditional borrowers across the board. Working professionals with employer tuition reimbursement represent the only segment for whom this school's structural cost may make sense.
Earnings by Major
Top 10 most popular majors at DeVry University-Georgia with available earnings data.
| Major | Median Earnings | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management, and Operations | $68,231 | D |
| Computer Systems Analysis | $71,675 | D |
| Business Administration and Management | $68,126 | D |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $52,470 | F |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $47,440 | F |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | $73,884 | D |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $58,145 | F |
| Computer Engineering | $86,645 | - |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $83,322 | D |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | $88,911 | D |
Earnings reflect median 4-year post-completion (or 1-year where 4-year unavailable). Grades based on debt-to-earnings ratio.
Program Analysis
Why these programs deliver their earnings outcomes.
Business Administration, Management, and Operations
Business administration is the largest program with 82 graduates, earning a D grade. First-year earnings of $55,102 are reasonable for working adults using the credential to advance, but median debt of $46,797 produces a 0.849 ratio. By year four earnings reach $68,231. The median-debt figure suggests bachelor-track students borrowing $40k-$50k, which is severe relative to expected earnings. Employer-funded students fare differently from out-of-pocket borrowers.
Computer Systems Analysis
Computer Systems Analysis graduates 18 students with a D grade. First-year earnings of $51,805 grow to $71,675 by year four against $46,000 in debt (0.888 ratio). The career path serves Atlanta-area corporate IT operations and systems administration. Earnings are reasonable but debt is heavy; the math only works for working-adult borrowers using employer tuition assistance to substantially offset borrowing.
Health and Medical Administrative Services
Health Administration graduates 9 students with an F grade. First-year earnings of $43,316 against $54,705 in debt produce a 1.263 ratio -- borrowers leave with debt nearly 1.3x annual salary. By year four earnings only reach $52,470. The career path is constrained by the field's experience-over-credential dynamic; Atlanta has a strong healthcare administrative market, but DeVry graduates compete against alumni from much stronger and lower-cost public-university programs.
Business Administration and Management
A second business track produces 15 graduates with a D grade. First-year earnings of $57,020 grow to $68,126 by year four against $47,236 in debt (0.828 ratio). Reasonable earnings curve but severe debt burden. The combined business-track enrollment (82 + 15 = 97) makes business the dominant pathway at DeVry-Georgia, and the financial outcomes are similar across both tracks.
How Graduates Do
Earnings
Loan Repayment
| Metric | This School | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1-year repayment | 44.4% | 52.0% |
| 3-year repayment | 55.4% | 62.0% |
| 5-year repayment | 41.5% | 68.0% |
| 7-year repayment | 47.9% | 72.0% |
Completion Rate
Admissions Snapshot
| Acceptance rate | 100.0% |
| Enrollment | 516 |
| Pell Grant recipients | 73.7% |
| Avg faculty salary (monthly) | $9,146 |
Admission rate is reported at 100% -- pure open access, with no academic gating. SAT and ACT distributions are not available. The combination of open admissions and a 12.5% completion rate is the worst pattern in our dataset: students enroll, borrow, and overwhelmingly fail to finish. Academic readiness is the dominant predictor of whether borrowed money produces a credential, and DeVry's open-access model admits many students whose preparation does not match the demands of bachelor's-level technical work.
Compared to Similar Schools
Peer institutions matched by type, size, and selectivity.
Peers include South University-Savannah, American InterContinental University-Atlanta, Brookline College-Albuquerque, Crestpoint University, and Provo College. The peer set is dominated by for-profit institutions, all of which post similarly distressed financial profiles. American InterContinental is the most direct comparator -- another Atlanta-area for-profit -- with comparably weak completion and earnings. South University-Savannah produces marginally better outcomes thanks to a stronger nursing pathway. Within the for-profit Atlanta market, DeVry is roughly representative.
| School | ROI | Net Price | 10yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeVry University-Georgia (this school) | 20 | $28,229 | $45,987 |
| Herzing University-Kenosha | 23 | $23,066 | $36,909 |
| DeVry University-Ohio | 23 | $25,001 | $45,987 |
| Johnson & Wales University-Online | 21 | $20,252 | $43,418 |
| DeVry University-Florida | 21 | $29,477 | $45,987 |
| DeVry University-Virginia | 18 | $36,609 | $45,987 |
Who Thrives Here
Enrollment is small at 516 students, with an exceptionally high Pell rate of 73.7% -- a heavily working-class student body. The student population is overwhelmingly working adults rather than traditional 18-22-year-olds. DeVry-Georgia fits a narrow case: working professionals with employer tuition assistance who specifically need credit-bearing technology or business credentials for career advancement. For students borrowing federal aid out of pocket, this is among the worst-value undergraduate options in Atlanta.
The Verdict: The Numbers Don't Add Up
The financial data raises serious concerns about DeVry University-Georgia. With a net cost of $28,229 per year and median graduate earnings of only $45,987 ten years out, the estimated payback period exceeds 23 years. For most students, the financial return does not justify the cost.
Areas of concern include weak earnings relative to cost and a 12.5% graduation rate and high debt relative to what graduates earn and concerning loan repayment rates and a long payback period.
Median debt of $24,807 against $45,987 in earnings is reasonable, though major choice matters significantly. Students in higher-earning programs will see better returns.
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Data: College Scorecard API (U.S. Department of Education)
Vintage: 2024-2025 · Last updated: 2026-03-25
Earnings reflect median outcomes for all federal financial aid recipients. Individual results vary by major, effort, and career path.