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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ALPHARETTA
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A thriving, diverse campus, Alpharetta is popular for students interested in business pursuits and the dual enrollment program.
A popular destination for students and nearby residents, Decatur features rolling lawns, a nature trail, and the latest academic facilities and fitness amenities.
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.
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.
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.