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.

STUDENT & CAMPUS RESOURCES

We’re here to make sure you thrive. The university operates special offices, services and programs that promote your growth, enhance your academic success and personal satisfaction, and nurture your relationship with the Georgia State community.

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STUDENT & CAMPUS RESOURCES

We’re here to make sure you thrive. The university operates special offices, services and programs that promote your growth, enhance your academic success and personal satisfaction, and nurture your relationship with the Georgia State community.

Health & Wellness

We’re committed to providing quality, affordable and accessible healthcare to all students.

Primary and Urgent Care

The Student Health Clinic’s primary and urgent care services are provided by a board-certified family practice physician, certified nurse practitioners and physician assistants. These services include but are not limited to immunizations, physicals, gynecologic exams, sexually transmitted infection and HIV testing. Same-day appointments are available for urgent care needs.

Counseling Center Services

The Counseling Center provides individual counseling sessions, group counseling, couples counseling and mind-body services, which are free for students.

Disability Services

The Access & Accommodations Center offers a variety of resources to students, faculty and staff to support the education and career goals of those with disabilities. We promote an inclusive experience by encouraging students with disabilities to use the multitude of academic, career and social opportunities to learn, live, work and play on campus.

Specialized Care

Students who require more specialized care may be referred by a clinician to specialists in the local community for further evaluation and treatment.

Academic & Career Resources

We’ll help you earn your degree and give you the tools and confidence to convert it into a meaningful career.

THE SCHOLARSHIP
RESOURCE CENTER

Need help finding scholarships that fit you? The Scholarship Resource Center assists with qualifications, criteria and applications.

University Career
Services

Unsure what your career path looks like? University Career Services can help you hone your interests and connect them with professional opportunities.

The Center for Advancement of
Students and Alumni

Considering law school, medical school or a Ph.D. program? The Center for Advancement of Students and Alumni can help you start a plan.

The Learning &
Tutoring Center

Struggling in a class? The Learning & Tutoring Center provides free academic support in mathematics, reading, writing, science and more seven days a week.
No. 1
MILITARY-FRIENDLY TIER-1 RESEARCH INSTITUTION IN THE NATION*
2,000+
military-connected students served across our campuses each year

*Militaryfriendly.com, 2022-23

MILITARY OUTREACH

Georgia State welcomes military-connected students, supporting them through special outreach programs designed to meet the unique needs and challenges of today’s military community. Each of our six campuses features its own Military Outreach Center. The centers maintain information about campus and community resources, plus local veteran support services. They also work to connect and foster camaraderie between military and veteran students.

Safety

Patrolling our buildings, parks and streets by foot, bicycle and car, the Georgia State Police Department works to safeguard the university at all times. As of April 2022, the department is led by Chief Anthony Coleman, who has proudly served the university for more than 30 years.

Take comfort in the fact that campus is filled with precautionary monitoring systems, including 24/7 safety escorts, housing and building patrols, vehicle assists, emergency call boxes and an emergency alert system that keeps you in the know and can be downloaded to your phone. Georgia State complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (the “Clery Act”).

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Students walking with bikes, with GSU bus in the background .

Transportation

Atlanta is a sprawling city, but convenient transportation options make navigating campus and beyond a breeze. Ride MARTA, Atlanta’s rapid transit rail system and bus system, at a discounted student rate. Snag a seat on the Atlanta Streetcar or the Panther Express. Park your car at select residence halls, decks and lots around campus. Or rent a bike from Panther Bikes to ride around downtown.