ACADEMICS

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ACADEMICS

FIND YOUR PASSION

At Perimeter College, you’ll earn a Georgia State-quality education and benefit from the university’s reputation as the No. 1 public university for undergraduate teaching* at a fraction of the price. With flexible offerings and dozens of fields of study, it’s easy to find your passion and make it fit your lifestyle.
*U.S. News & World Report, 2024
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ACADEMICS

FIND YOUR PASSION

At Perimeter College, you’ll earn a Georgia State-quality education and benefit from the university’s No. 1-ranked commitment to undergraduate teaching for a fraction of the price.* With flexible offerings and dozens of fields of study, it’s easy to find your passion and make it fit your lifestyle.
*(Among public universities) U.S. News & World Report, 2022

30+

ASSOCIATE DEGREE
PATHWAYS

2

CAREER PROGRAM
PATHWAYS

18:1

STUDENT-FACULTY
RATIO

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VIEW OUR
30+ DEGREE PATHWAYS

SIX AREAS OF INTEREST:
  • Business
  • Education
  • Health Professions
  • Humanities & Arts
  • Policy/Social Science
  • Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)

dual enrollment

Through dual enrollment, eligible high school juniors and seniors can earn high school and college credit taking classes at Perimeter part time or full time during the fall, spring and summer.

Pathway Spotlight

Associate of Arts in Africana Studies

Recently added, this pathway exposes students to African American history and economics, language, sociology, psychology and literature. It provides a solid foundation for future careers in everything from nonprofit work and advocacy to government and politics, communication and media. Four courses combine the expertise of more than 20 professors: Africana Literature in the Americas, Introduction to Africana Studies, Introduction to African and African American History to 1865, and Introduction to African and African American History since 1865.

Pathway Spotlight

Associate of Arts in
AFRICAN AMERICAN Studies

Recently added, this pathway exposes students to African American history and economics, language, sociology, psychology and literature. It provides a solid foundation for future careers in everything from nonprofit work and advocacy to government and politics, communication and media. Four courses combine the expertise of more than 20 professors: Africana Literature in the Americas, Introduction to African American Studies, Introduction to African and African American History to 1865, and Introduction to African and African American History since 1865.

Career Program Pathways

We’re proud to offer two career program pathways that prepare you to pass any required licensing tests and begin work in your field immediately upon graduating. 

Associate of Science
in Dental Hygiene

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Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene

Enter an intensive program of specialized study and general education, learning from experts, to train to become a licensed dental hygienist in just two years. Graduate with the knowledge and confidence to pass the National Board Exam, and then begin working in a dental office immediately.

98%*

PERIMETER NATIONAL BOARD
EXAM PASS RATE

*Since 2011

Associate of Science
in Nursing

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Associate of Science
in Nursing

Study under expert faculty, gain a broad nursing skill set with practical experience and become a registered nurse in two years or less. Graduate equipped to pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX) to get your Registered Nurse licensure.

95%*

PERIMETER NCLEX
PASS RATE

*In 2021
Monica Vargas
Standout Scholar

MONICA VARGAS (A.S. ’21)

MONICA VARGAS
(A.S. ’21)

After a 15-year career as a dental assistant, Monica Vargas decided she wanted more responsibility, so she turned to Perimeter College’s dental hygiene career program pathway. She quickly earned her associate degree, passed the National Board Exam and landed a job as a dental hygienist — her ultimate goal — at a practice in Atlanta.