South Georgia State College

www.sgsc.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,280

2021 Average Net Price

$8,246

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

6.88%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

1,771

57.2% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

14.3%

130 Graduates

About

South Georgia State College is a higher education institution located in Coffee County, GA. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at South Georgia State College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (314 degrees awarded) and Registered Nursing (44 degrees).

In 2021, 470 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at South Georgia State College. 66.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (330 degrees), 3.93 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (84 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at South Georgia State College is $2,280, which is $−9,504 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,784).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at South Georgia State College is $2,280, which is $−9,504 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,784).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,246.

In 2021, 83% of undergraduate students attending South Georgia State College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 27% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,280

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at South Georgia State College was $2,280. The cost of tuition at South Georgia State College is $−9,504 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,784).

This chart compares the tuition costs of South Georgia State College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,246

2021 Value

9.62%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 South Georgia State College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,246. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of South Georgia State College grew by 9.62%.

This chart compares the average net price of South Georgia State College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,614

Room and Board

$978

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at South Georgia State College was of $8,614 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 2.05% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $978. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 42.2% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at South Georgia State College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

83%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

27%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

83% of undergraduate students at South Georgia State College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 7.78% with respect to 2020, when 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at South Georgia State College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

6.88%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at South Georgia State College was 6.88%, which represents 55 out of the 799 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

South Georgia State College had a total enrollment of 1,771 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at South Georgia State College is 1,013 students and the part-time enrollment is 758. This means that 57.2% of students enrolled at South Georgia State College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at South Georgia State College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 62.7% White, 22.1% Black or African American, 9.82% Hispanic or Latino, 2.65% Two or More Races, 0.847% Asian, and 0.226% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at South Georgia State College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (37%), followed by White Male (21.6%) and Black or African American Female (13.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

57.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at South Georgia State College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,771 students. The full-time enrollment at South Georgia State College is 1,013 and the part-time enrollment is 758. This means that 57.2% of students enrolled at South Georgia State College are enrolled full-time compared with 42.4% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at South Georgia State College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

43%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at South Georgia State College was 43%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (59%), South Georgia State College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at South Georgia State College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,111 enrolled students
Black or African American
391 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
174 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at South Georgia State College is 62.7% White, 22.1% Black or African American, 9.82% Hispanic or Latino, 2.65% Two or More Races, 0.847% Asian, and 0.226% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 43.3% White, 26.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 13 students (0.734%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 156 more women than men received degrees from South Georgia State College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at South Georgia State College is white (330 degrees awarded). There were 3.93 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (84 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at South Georgia State College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (314 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (44 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at South Georgia State College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (330 degrees awarded), Health (79 degrees), and Biology (10 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South Georgia State College are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,890,041 people), Registered nurses (1,515,560 people), Accountants & auditors (1,084,885 people), Other managers (855,029 people), and Physicians (514,697 people).

The most specialized majors at South Georgia State College in 2021 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (330 degrees awarded), Health (79 degrees), Biology (10 degrees), EDUCATION. (17 degrees), and Business (34 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South Georgia State College are Surgeons, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Physicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Counter & rental clerks

The most specialized majors at South Georgia State College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (330 degrees awarded), Health (79 degrees), Biology (10 degrees), EDUCATION. (17 degrees), and Business (34 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South Georgia State College are Elementary & secondary schools (3,442,580 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,253,519 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (862,351 people), Computer Systems Design (561,854 people), and Banking & related activities (519,987 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by South Georgia State College.

Most Common (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
314 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
44 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at South Georgia State College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 314 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at South Georgia State College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

157

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

313

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 157 degrees were awarded to men at South Georgia State College, which is 0.502 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (313).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at South Georgia State College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 124 degrees were awarded to men at South Georgia State College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.653 times less than the 190 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 190 degrees were awarded to men at South Georgia State College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.53 times more than the 124 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at South Georgia State College is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.31% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
330 degrees awarded
Black or African American
84 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
34 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at South Georgia State College is white (330 degrees awarded). There were 3.93 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (84 degrees).

1.06% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
213 degrees awarded
White Male
117 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
63 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at South Georgia State College is white female (213 degrees awarded). There were 1.82 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (117 degrees).

Operations

South Georgia State College has an endowment valued at nearly $486k, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 79.3k (16.3%) compared to the 1.05% average return (152k on 14.5M) across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

In 2021, South Georgia State College had a total salary expenditure of 28.6M. South Georgia State College employs 20 Associate professors, 19 Assistant professors and 11 Professors. Most academics at South Georgia State College are Female Assistant professor (12), Female Associate professor (11), and Male Associate professor (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at South Georgia State College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 33 employees, Management, with 29 employees, and Service with 29 employees.

Endowment

$486k

2021 Endowment

17.5%

growth from 2020

South Georgia State College has an endowment valued at about $486k, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of South Georgia State College grew 17.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $14M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at South Georgia State College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges: Associates Dominant Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$10.2M

2021 Salaries

7.33%

decline from 2020

In 2021, South Georgia State College paid a median of $10.2M in salaries, which represents 35.5% of their overall expenditure ($28.6M) and a 7.33% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 12.8M (34.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.21M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, South Georgia State College paid a total of $3.21M to 62 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $3.32M (26%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

20 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

33 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at South Georgia State College were Associate professor with 20 employees, Assistant professor with 19 employees, and Professor with 11 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at South Georgia State College were Office and Administrative Support with 33 employees, Management with 29 employees, and Service with 29 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at South Georgia State College was Female Assistant professor with 12 employees, Female Associate professor with 11 employees, and Male Associate professor with 9 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at South Georgia State College.