THE GRADUATE SCHOOL

At Georgia State, the energy of Atlanta meets a vibrant academic and social environment. GSU is 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 spaces. Bringing life to the campus with greenspaces and social hubs, GSU makes you feel at home in the heart of the city.
At Georgia State, your well-being is as vital as your academic success. That’s why we’ve prioritized creating a safe, supportive space where you’ll thrive physically, mentally and socially. Our accredited Georgia State Police Department safeguards campus 24/7 with patrols by foot, bicycle and car, and our Campus Ambassadors assist as safety escorts, helping to guide students securely across campus. We recently launched a $3 million safety campaign to further enhance our campus’ security infrastructure. This includes AI-equipped lighting, expanded surveillance, smart technologies and more. By downloading the free LiveSafe mobile app, which provides real-time safety alerts, you can stay informed of everything happening around you, at all times.
On our downtown Atlanta Campus, you’ll grow, learn and unlock unparalleled access to major attractions, industries and city opportunities. Here, you’ll have the confidence and peace of mind to carve out your own place at a premier research institution in the Southeast’s biggest city.
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.
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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.
Visit University Career Services (UCS) for help exploring majors and finding, applying and preparing for professional opportunities. UCS also offers resume reviews and mock interviews and hosts on-campus job fairs and events.
Create a free Steppingblocks account to explore national employment data and employment data specific to Georgia State alumni. You’ll get postgraduate insights, too. Easy to tap into, it’s like a digital career counselor at your fingertips.
Search Handshake, our free online board that connects you with 5,000+ employers hiring for full-time, part-time, internship and co-op positions. You’ll be the first to know about jobs as they’re posted, which gives you an edge in applying.
Call on Optimal Resume to craft an impressive resume and cover letters. You can also view short training videos on how to showcase to employers why you’re the best candidate for the job. And use the digital platform Portfolium to demonstrate your work and experiences to companies in a way that goes beyond the typical resume.
Visit the Iris Booth at Student Center West to take a free professional headshot for your resume and stop by the Career Closet to borrow an array of professional attire for interviews and nail the looking-the-part part.
*U.S. News & World Report, 2025
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.
We’re at the forefront of addressing how data and technology transform governments and nonprofits.
We prepare the next generation of clinicians and scholars to improve community health and advance healthcare careers.
Offering 26 bachelor’s degree programs in 23 departments, we empower students with skills, research opportunities and global connections.
For more than 50 years, we’ve prepared educators and professionals to serve communities through research, teaching and outreach.
Unlock your creativity with top programs in art, music, film and theatre while connecting with Atlanta’s vibrant arts scene.
We empower students with personalized advisement, innovative courses and scholarships to excel academically and professionally.
We prepare students for successful biomedical careers through interdisciplinary training that connects research with practical clinical applications.
We offer top-ranked business programs with immersive learning opportunities, connecting students to Atlanta’s global business hub.
We educate future leaders to tackle urgent health challenges, promote equity and drive impactful change in global health.
“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)
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.
THE GRADUATE SCHOOL
One of the most affordable R1 institutions in Georgia, we offer graduate students the advantages of a highest-level research university set in one of the world’s busiest cities. Home to renowned scholars and industry giants, our Atlanta Campus is one without boundaries. You’ll confront 21st-century challenges, collaborate with peers who become colleagues and acquire the experience needed to exceed the demands of an ever-changing workforce. Best of all, you’ll add your name to a network of alumni who are making waves around the world.
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Best Grad Schools, 2024-25
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Best Grad Schools, 2024-25
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Best Grad Schools, 2024-25
The Graduate School offers 225+ distinctive graduate degree programs — with 50 online — across nine colleges, schools and institutes. In addition to master’s and doctoral programs, options include dual-degree, certificate and teacher-training tracks. Whether you’re pursuing one or multiple graduate degrees, you’ll have the freedom to study across disciplines and the flexibility to chart your own course.
The Graduate School offers 137+ distinctive graduate degree programs — with 50 online — across nine colleges, schools and institutes. In addition to master’s and doctoral programs, options include accelerated undergrad-to-graduate degrees, certificate and teacher-training tracks. Whether you’re pursuing one or multiple graduate degrees, you’ll have the freedom to study across disciplines and the flexibility to chart your own course.
As you navigate your way to and through The Graduate School, professional development will be a key part of your experience. We offer a variety of resources and programs to assist graduate students and postdoctoral trainees in realizing their goals. Our model for professional development is designed to empower graduate students with proficiency in six core competency areas: