May 1, 2021StrategicPlan
BoardUniversity System of Georgia Study
This study analyzes the lifetime earnings potential of the University System of Georgia's Class of 2020 graduates. It concludes that postsecondary educational attainment significantly increases work-life earnings, both in Georgia and nationally. Graduates of the 2020 class in Georgia can expect total lifetime earnings of $175 billion, with $59 billion attributed to their degrees, averaging an additional $852,162 per graduate. The report details incremental earnings for various degree levels, emphasizing the substantial financial benefits of higher education.