Strayer University-Georgia
Chamblee, Georgia · Private For-Profit
ROI Score: 9/100 · Poor Value
Data: 2024-25 College Scorecard release
Strayer University-Georgia earns a Poor Value tier with an ROI score of 9 out of 100, one of the lowest scores in the database and characteristic of the for-profit sector. The Chamblee, Georgia campus posts a sticker tuition of $13,920 with a $18,318 net price after aid, or roughly $73,272 over four years. The dominant problem is a 21.4% completion rate: nearly four out of five Strayer students don't finish the degree they're paying for. Median 6-year earnings of $38,400 only reach $40,092 by year 10, indicating limited career progression. Median debt of $40,621 produces a 1.058 debt-to-earnings ratio: graduates owe more than they earn in their first year out. The 41.9-year payback period puts the financial case in the unrecoverable zone for most students. The 42.4% three-year repayment rate is among the worst in this profile. Strayer caters to working adults seeking flexible online and night programs, but the data shows that for the majority of enrollees the financial outcome is worse than not attending.
The data raises concerns about Strayer University-Georgia
These metrics fall below the thresholds most financial advisors recommend for a sound college investment. Review them carefully before committing.
- ROI Score9/100 - Poor Value tier (below 45). Most 4-year schools we track score 60 or higher.
- Debt-to-earnings1.06 - Advisors recommend total student debt stay below one year of salary (ratio under 1.0).
- 6-year graduation rate21.4% - Well below the 64% national average (NCES, 2022). Non-completion is the fastest route to negative ROI.
- Payback period41.9 years - Most 4-year schools we track have payback periods of 4-10 years.
Strayer University-Georgia
Quick Numbers
| In-state tuition + fees | $13,920/yr |
| Out-of-state tuition + fees | $13,920/yr |
| Average net price | $18,318/yr |
| Total 4-year cost (net) | $73,272 |
| Median earnings (10yr post-entry) | $40,092 |
| Median earnings (6yr post-entry) | $38,400 |
| Median debt at graduation | $40,621 |
| Estimated monthly loan payment | $431 |
| Estimated payback period | 41.9 years |
| 6-year graduation rate | 21.4% |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 4,299 |
Data as of 2024-2025. Source: College Scorecard API (U.S. Department of Education).
The Full Financial Picture
The first number you'll see is the sticker price: $13,920/year. Here's the part that matters - almost nobody pays that. After grants, scholarships, and aid, the average student here pays a net price of $18,318/year, or roughly $73,272 over four years. That's the number to plan around.
What you actually pay depends a lot on what your family earns. Families making under $30,000/year pay an average of $14,598/year here, while families earning over $110,000 pay N/A/year.
Most students borrow to get here. The median graduate leaves owing $40,621 in federal loans, which works out to about $431 a month on the standard 10-year repayment plan. Hold that up against the $40,092 the typical graduate earns ten years out: the debt-to-earnings ratio comes to 1.06, which is high - the rule of thumb is that total debt should not top your first-year salary, and this is over that line.
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 | $14,598 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | N/A |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $19,559 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | N/A |
| $110,001+ | N/A |
Cost by Income Bracket Explained
Lower-income families (under $30K)
Families earning $0-30K pay $14,598 net annually. The $30,001-48,000 bracket is not reported. Four-year cost approaches $58K against expected 6-year earnings of $38,400. Pell-eligible students are the heart of Strayer's market, but the 21.4% completion rate means most leave with debt and no degree.
Middle-income families ($30K-$110K)
Only the $48,001-75,000 bracket is reported in this band, paying $19,559 net annually. The $75,001-110,000 band is not reported. The reported four-year cost of roughly $78K against $38,400 earnings makes the math difficult, and the missing data points suggest few middle-income students enroll.
Higher-income families ($110K+)
The $110,001-plus bracket is not reported, indicating effectively no high-income students attend. Working adults at this income tier with employer tuition reimbursement face a different equation, but for self-paying high-earners the financial case is essentially absent.
Earnings by Major
Top 5 most popular majors at Strayer University-Georgia with available earnings data.
| Major | Median Earnings | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | $64,016 | F |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $53,916 | F |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $82,304 | D |
| Accounting | $66,108 | F |
| Information Science | $87,413 | 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 and Management
Business Administration is Strayer's flagship cohort by enrollment with 375 graduates per year. First-year median earnings of $55,431 climb modestly to $64,016 by year four. The trouble is the $56,517 median debt, producing a 1.02 debt-to-earnings ratio and an F ROI grade. Debt at this level is materially higher than at most regional public business programs delivering similar earnings outcomes.
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Criminal Justice posts 71 graduates per year with first-year earnings of $43,405 against $56,937 median debt: a 1.312 debt-to-earnings ratio and F ROI grade. Year-four earnings of $53,916 don't recover the gap. Georgia and federal law enforcement careers are accessible without expensive private credentials, making this debt load especially hard to justify versus public safety academy or community college pathways.
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences has 41 graduates per year and represents the strongest earning track at Strayer. First-year median earnings of $67,315 climb to $82,304 by year four. With $50,737 median debt, the 0.754 debt-to-earnings ratio earns a D ROI grade. While the earnings are real, the debt load is roughly double what students at Georgia public CS programs incur for comparable earnings.
Accounting
Accounting graduates (21 per year) earn a first-year median of $52,373 climbing to $66,108 by year four. With $54,989 median debt, the 1.05 debt-to-earnings ratio produces an F ROI grade. Working accountants seeking the CPA pathway have substantially better-priced options at Georgia public institutions; the for-profit premium is hard to justify even given Strayer's flexible scheduling.
Information Science
Information Science is a small program with just 5 graduates per year. First-year earnings of $71,167 climb to $87,413 by year four, the highest at Strayer-Georgia. With $53,250 median debt, the 0.748 ratio produces a D ROI grade. The earnings are competitive but the small graduate count suggests this is a niche specialization rather than a core offering.
How Graduates Do
Earnings
Loan Repayment
| Metric | This School | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1-year repayment | 33.8% | 52.0% |
| 3-year repayment | 42.4% | 62.0% |
| 5-year repayment | 30.5% | 68.0% |
| 7-year repayment | 37.0% | 72.0% |
Completion Rate
Trends Over Time
How Strayer University-Georgia’s cost and outcomes have moved across College Scorecard releases (2010-2024).
Average Net Price
Completion Rate
Median Earnings, 10 Years After Entry (as reported)
Earnings reflect borrowers measured 10 years after entry and publish on an irregular cadence with a multi-year reporting lag, so this series shows only the years the Department of Education reported - the data is never interpolated.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, release years shown. Net price and completion are reported annually.
Admissions Snapshot
| Enrollment | 4,299 |
| Pell Grant recipients | 81.8% |
| Avg faculty salary (monthly) | $7,450 |
Admission rate is not reported in current Scorecard data, which is typical for for-profit institutions that operate on rolling open-enrollment models without competitive admissions. SAT and ACT scores are also not reported, since Strayer typically does not require standardized testing. The 21.4% completion rate combined with the lack of selectivity gates suggests the school enrolls students it cannot reliably support to graduation.
Compared to Similar Schools
Peer institutions matched by type, size, and selectivity.
Among Strayer's peer set, South University-Savannah and American Intercontinental University Atlanta are direct for-profit Georgia comparables that struggle with similar low ROI scores. Academy of Art University and Los Angeles Film School are nationally distributed for-profit specialty schools facing parallel completion and debt challenges. American Intercontinental University System is the closest national-network peer. Strayer-Georgia's score of 9 lands at the low end of an already low-scoring peer group; the for-profit sector as a whole produces consistently bottom-tier outcomes.
| School | ROI | Net Price | 10yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strayer University-Georgia (this school) | 9 | $18,318 | $40,092 |
| Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs | 9 | $16,745 | $37,180 |
| Baker College | 9 | $13,157 | $35,833 |
| Strayer University-South Carolina | 9 | $17,979 | $40,092 |
| South University-Columbia | 8 | $27,693 | $34,421 |
| South University-Tampa | 8 | $20,434 | $34,421 |
Head-to-Head ROI Comparisons
See Strayer University-Georgia side by side with similar schools on ROI, cost, earnings, and debt.
Who Thrives Here
Strayer-Georgia targets working adults seeking flexible scheduling, with 4,299 enrolled and an extreme 81.8% Pell rate that signals heavy reliance on federal grants for tuition. The 21.4% completion rate is the warning flag: Strayer is structurally a poor fit for students who need to actually finish a degree. Adult learners with employer tuition reimbursement and confidence they'll complete may extract limited value, but most prospective students would be better served by Georgia public colleges or community college transfer paths.
The Verdict: The Numbers Don't Add Up
We'll be straight with you: the numbers at Strayer University-Georgia are a real concern. With a net cost of $18,318 per year and the typical graduate earning only $40,092 ten years out, the estimated payback period exceeds 41.9 years. For most students, the financial return does not justify the cost - go in with your eyes open.
What to keep an eye on: weak earnings relative to cost, its 21.4% graduation rate, high debt relative to what graduates earn, concerning loan repayment rates, a long payback period.
Be careful with the debt here. A median $40,621 owed against $40,092 in earnings is heavy, and the debt-to-earnings ratio of 1.01 is past the level advisors flag. Your major - and how much you borrow - really matters.
Strayer University-Georgia: Common Questions
Is Strayer University-Georgia worth it?
In our view, the numbers are a real concern - for most students the financial return does not justify the cost. Strayer University-Georgia scores 9/100 on our ROI scale. At $18,318 a year after aid against $40,092 in typical earnings ten years out, the estimated payback period exceeds 41.9 years.
How much does Strayer University-Georgia cost after financial aid?
The average net price - what students actually pay after grants and scholarships - is about $18,318 a year, or roughly $73,272 over four years. That is the number to plan around, not the sticker price. Actual cost varies by family income, per the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
What do Strayer University-Georgia graduates earn?
The typical graduate earns about $40,092 ten years after enrolling, near the $41,800 median for high-school graduates (NCES, 2022). With little earnings gap to cover the cost, the financial return is hard to make.
How long does it take to pay off Strayer University-Georgia?
We estimate the payback period - the time it takes for the earnings bump over a high-school graduate to cover what you spent - at about 41.9 years for Strayer University-Georgia. Most four-year schools we track land between 4 and 10 years.
How much debt do Strayer University-Georgia graduates take on?
Median debt at graduation is about $40,621, against $40,092 in typical earnings a decade out. At a debt-to-earnings ratio of 1.01, that is past the level advisors flag, so how much you borrow really matters.
What is the graduation rate at Strayer University-Georgia?
The six-year graduation rate is 21.4%, below the 64% national average (NCES, 2022) - and not finishing is the fastest route to a poor return. Completion is 15% of our ROI score, since a degree you don't finish rarely pays back.
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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.