CAMPUS EXPERIENCE
& SAFETY

#2

BEST CITY
FOR GEN Z

#2

BEST CITY FOR PROFESSIONAL OFFERINGS

WATCH HOW THE GSU BLUE LINE IS
TRANSFORMING OUR CAMPUS

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CAMPUS SAFETY

LIVE SAFE

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CAMPUS IMPROVEMENTS

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POLICE & CAMPUS AMBASSADORS

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COLLEGE TO CAREER

#1

BEST CITY TO START A CAREER

WalletHub, 2023

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
* 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

When you join Georgia State, you join and hold a permanent place in the Panther family, which includes more than 291,000 alumni making a footprint around the world. Our alumni enjoy permanent access to beneficial resources, including postgraduation career support through University Career Services and the colleges, schools and institutes. With business moguls, entertainment professionals, doctors, politicians, artists and more among them, our graduates are proof THESTATEWAY® changes lives. Take a look at some of their stories. What will yours be?

TOP 10 EMPLOYERS OF
GEORGIA STATE ALUMNI*
  1. The Home Depot
  2. Delta Airlines
  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. Health Care
  4. Finance
  5. Retail
  6. Government
  7. Hospitality
  8. Real Estate
  9. Insurance
  10. Consumer Goods

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

#1

IN UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING

#5

FASTEST-GROWING RESEARCH UNIVERSITY

GO YOUR OWN WAY

THESTATEWAY® isn’t defined by one narrow path. Our 250-plus undergraduate degree programs (the most in Georgia) and 137-plus graduate degree programs across 12 colleges, schools and institutes will take you anywhere you want to go.

HEAR IT STRAIGHT FROM OUR DEANS

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.

PERIMETER COLLEGE

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PERIMETER COLLEGE

A COLLEGE EXPERIENCE THAT CATERS TO YOU

Georgia State University’s Perimeter College has five convenient campuses throughout metro Atlanta and online learning. As Atlanta’s gateway to higher education, Perimeter offers a flexible, customizable approach to an associate degree. You’ll get a Georgia State-quality education, studying in smaller class sizes at a fraction of the price. And you’ll set yourself up to transition to the Atlanta Campus to earn a bachelor’s degree down the road. Explore our 30-plus degree pathways and unique campuses to find your fit.

TOP 20
TWO-YEAR COLLEGE FOR TRANSITIONING TO A BACHELOR’S DEGREE*
No. 1
MILITARY-FRIENDLY TIER-1 RESEARCH INSTITUTION IN THE NATION**

* The Chronicle of Higher Education, 2020
** Militaryfriendly.com, 2022-23

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TOUR EACH OF OUR CAMPUSES VIRTUALLY

ALPHARETTA

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A thriving, diverse campus, Alpharetta is popular for students interested in business pursuits and the dual enrollment program.
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CLARKSTON

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In what’s referred to as the most diverse square mile in America, Clarkston doubles as a cultural hub for the surrounding community.
EXPLORE

DECATUR

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A popular destination for students and nearby residents, Decatur features rolling lawns, a nature trail, and the latest academic facilities and fitness amenities.
EXPLORE

DUNWOODY

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With rich student life, an array of high-tech study spots and many extracurricular offerings, Dunwoody is beloved for its cozy feel.
EXPLORE

NEWTON

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A modern facility set on 100 acres of forest and countryside just east of Atlanta, Newton features a tight-knit student body closely connected to local organizations and activities.
EXPLORE

30+ Pathways to an Associate Degree

Choose from more than 30 areas of study — we call them pathways — to graduate in just two years. With your associate degree in hand, you’ll be positioned to add a bachelor’s degree in the same field or immediately pursue a career. We offer three special career program pathways in nursing, radiologic technology and dental hygiene. If you choose one of them, you’ll be ready to take any required licensing test(s) or start a job immediately after you graduate. Our most popular pathways are:

  • Dental Hygiene
  • Nursing
  • Business Administration
  • Health Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Education

Transition to the Atlanta Campus for a Bachelor’s Degree

After you earn your associate degree at Perimeter, you can transition seamlessly to our Atlanta Campus to access the largest selection of bachelor’s degree programs in Georgia. To do so, you’ll need to have completed 30 or more credit hours, including all core curriculum and high school required courses, with at least a 2.0 grade point average at Perimeter College.

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MEET A PROFESSOR

Our small classes (averaging 18 students) allow professors to provide a lot of personalized attention. Learn more about one of your potential mentors.