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Georgia State University Atlanta, Georgia
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COLLEGE TOWN DOWNTOWN

No. 1

BEST CITY TO LIVE IN IN THE U.S.*

No. 5

BEST CITY
FOR RECREATION*

*WalletHub, 2024

SEE WHY WE’RE
ATLANTA'S UNIVERSITY.

At Georgia State, the energy of Atlanta meets a vibrant academic and social environment. We are transforming downtown into a dynamic college town with the creation of our new Panther Quad and the innovative GSU Blue Line — a 3.7-mile walking path connecting key campus points. We’re bringing new life to our campus through greens paces and social hubs designed to make you feel at home in the heart of the city.

CAMPUS LIFE

Your college experience should be exciting—and safe. We’ve created a campus atmosphere that allows you to focus on your future with confidence. Here's what you can expect:

24/7 Campus Security: Our dedicated Georgia State University Police patrol by foot, bike and car, while campus ambassadors offer safety escorts whenever you need them.

$3 Million in Safety Upgrades: New AI-enhanced lighting, expanded surveillance and smart technology keep our campus secure.

Free LiveSafe App: Get real-time safety alerts and stay connected to what’s going on, on campus, whenever, wherever.

Nestled in the heart of Atlanta, Georgia State offers you big-city opportunities on a clearly defined campus—all with the security and support you need to thrive.

COLLEGE TO CAREER

No. 1

DESTINATION IN THE SOUTH FOR RECENT GRADS*

10

CONSECUTIVE YEARS AS THE No. 1 STATE FOR DOING BUSINESS**

*JLL, 2024
**Atlantawhereyoubelong.com, 2024

Georgia State sets you up for success from day one. Through our career-focused services, tailored coursework and valuable connections, you’ll develop the skills employers need. And our career counseling, resources and alumni network will help you turn your degree into your dream job.

THESTATEWAY® in action

Georgia State grad Kelly Strickland shares how Georgia State set her up for success in her career.

GRADUATING 10,000+ JOB-READY CANDIDATES EACH YEAR

STARTING SALARY

$ 63,500*
  • Average within five years
    of graduation

MID-CAREER SALARY

$ 108,000*
  • Average mid career

RETURN ON INVESTMENT

$ 353,000*
  • Average within 20 years
    of graduation
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*payscale.com 2024

“AN ECONOMIC ENGINE OF SOCIAL MOBILITY”

— The New York Times
We’ve eliminated the achievement gap, proving students from every background can excel at the same high levels. Georgia State degrees change lives and lead to fulfilling futures.

FROM COLLEGE TO CAREER

Our College to Career initiative prioritizes equipping you with essential skills, savvy and connections that will give you a competitive edge in today’s ever-evolving job market. College to Career encompasses dozens of programs and tools that weave professional preparedness into every element of your college journey.

A LIFELONG CONNECTION WITH 291,000+
ACCOMPLISHED ALUMNI

Join the Panther family of over 291,000 alumni making an impact worldwide. As a Georgia State graduate, you’ll have lifelong access to career resources and support. From business leaders and doctors to artists and politicians, our graduates are proof THESTATEWAY® changes lives.
TOP 10 EMPLOYERS OF GEORGIA STATE ALUMNI*
  1. The Home Depot
  2. Delta Air Lines
  3. AT&T
  4. Emory Healthcare
  5. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  6. Gwinnett County Public Schools
  7. State of Georgia
  8. Emory University
  9. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
  10. Fulton County Schools
TOP 10 INDUSTRIES FOR GEORGIA STATE ALUMNI*
  1. Information Technology
  2. Education
  3. Healthcare
  4. Finance
  5. Retail
  6. Government
  7. Hospitality
  8. Real Estate
  9. Insurance
  10. Consumer Goods

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

No. 1

PUBLIC UNIVERSITY FOR UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING*

No. 8

PUBLIC UNIVERSITY FOR UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH/CREATIVE PROJECTS*

*U.S. News & World Report, 2025

we are leaders in teaching and research.

THESTATEWAY® means the widest selection of academic offerings in the state with more than 250 degree programs across 12 colleges and schools. As one of only four public R1 research universities in Georgia, Georgia State is a hub of activity and productivity that has a $3.2 billion impact on metro Atlanta each year. Students graduate equipped to lead, solve critical challenges and make a lasting impact in their fields and communities.

Find Your Way

The Widest Variety of Academic Offerings in the State
Andrew Young School of Policy Studies

We’re at the forefront of addressing how data and technology transform governments and nonprofits.

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Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing & Health Professions

We prepare the next generation of clinicians and scholars to improve community health and advance healthcare careers.

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College of Arts & Sciences

Offering 26 bachelor’s degree programs in 23 departments, we empower students with skills, research opportunities and global connections.

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College of Education & Human Development

For more than 50 years, we’ve prepared educators and professionals to serve communities through research, teaching and outreach.

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College of the Arts

Unlock your creativity with top programs in art, music, film and theatre while connecting with Atlanta’s vibrant arts scene.

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Honors College

We empower students with personalized advisement, innovative courses and scholarships to excel academically and professionally.

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Institute for Biomedical Sciences

We prepare students for successful biomedical careers through interdisciplinary training that connects research with practical clinical applications.

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J. Mack Robinson College of Business

We offer top-ranked business programs with immersive learning opportunities, connecting students to Atlanta’s global business hub.

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School of Public Health

We educate future leaders to tackle urgent health challenges, promote equity and drive impactful change in global health.

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“My most recent research project focused on how socially anxious individuals are emotionally affected by competitive environments. I found that social anxiety had no significant effect on emotional distress or motivation, revealing just how complex it truly is.”

— Lola Adeniyi (’25)

FIND YOUR PASSION

WITH SO MANY OPTIONS FOR MAJORS, IT CAN BE HARD TO KNOW WHERE TO START.

Visit our Program Explorer page to browse majors by academic areas of interest. We call those areas of interest meta-majors, and they include STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), business, arts and humanities, health, education, policy and social science, and exploratory.

Scroll below to learn more about our meta-majors.

ARTS AND HUMANITIES
STEM
POLICY AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
HEALTH
education
business
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RESEARCH

No. 8 PUBLIC UNIVERSITY FOR UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH/CREATIVE PROJECTS*
*U.S. News & World Report, 2025
RESEARCH

WAYS TO DISCOVER

As one of only four public R1 research universities in Georgia, we are proving our way leads to life- and world-changing discoveries.

Our labs and research centers are at the forefront, racing the clock to develop vaccines for viruses, examining the ways families cope following natural disasters, analyzing stock market anomalies, and locating long-lost stars in the Milky Way.

Doing things THESTATEWAY® means recruiting faculty who can accelerate problem-solving. And it means encouraging our researchers to refocus their lenses to push boundaries and disrupt the status quo.

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Faculty earned $185.72 million in research funding for fiscal year 2024
$140 million+ in Research Awards for Five Consecutive Years
RESEARCH EXPENDITURES

Have Topped $1.2 Billion Over the Past Six Years

THAT'S WHERE YOU COME IN:

EXCLUSIVE RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNDERGRADUATES

Through the Honors College’s Undergraduate Research Program, Honors students across all majors have the opportunity to get hands-on. You could work in a lab alongside faculty, compose music, serve as an editor or build a business plan. You’ll also get the chance to reach for prestigious scholarships and attend or share your research at national conferences.

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University
Assistantships

Work on special projects with a department or office that interests you and earn up to $2,500 in a stipend.

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Honors
Thesis

Partner with a faculty mentor to gain practical research skills, improve your marketability and create tangible products for your resume.

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Undergraduate
Research Conference

Showcase your research as a poster, oral presentation, artistic or creative presentation at our annual conference, or get published.

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Lola Adeniyi
“My most recent research project focused on how socially anxious individuals are emotionally affected by competitive environments. I found that social anxiety had no significant effect on emotional distress or motivation, revealing just how complex it truly is.”
— Lola Adeniyi (’25)

GRADUATE RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

As one of only 146 institutions in the country with R1 designation, we strive to be a leader in cross-disciplinary research. Our faculty and students give us the brainpower to confront 21st-century challenges, and our campus in downtown Atlanta enables us to affect change, right here, right now. From public health to policy studies, our graduate programs rank in the top 25 among public schools in the U.S.* Within them, students are empowered to pursue their own ideas and supported in their discovery.

*U.S. News & World Report,
Best Grad Schools, 2024-25

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GRADUATE RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

As one of only 146 institutions in the country with R1 designation, we strive to be a leader in cross-disciplinary research. Our faculty and students give us the brainpower to confront 21st-century challenges, and our campus in downtown Atlanta enables us to affect change, right here, right now. From public health to policy studies, our graduate programs rank in the top 25 among public schools in the U.S.* Within them, students are empowered to pursue their own ideas and supported in their discovery.

*U.S. News & World Report, Best Grad Schools, 2024

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“One of my research projects involved comparing routes of vaccine administration for a novel influenza vaccine candidate. I found that when administered intranasally, this vaccine significantly boosted protection efficacy against antigenically different influenza viruses, which is promising.”
— Jannatul Ruhan Raha (’25)
PERIMETER COLLEGE
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