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Clayton State University
Morrow, GA · Public · General
Clayton State University is a public institution in Morrow, GA. With a 71% admission rate and 1,070 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 4,390 students, offers 23 programs with earnings data, and has a 35% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
71%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,070
Enrollment
4,390
Completion Rate
35%
Cost of Attendance
$17,940
In-State Tuition
$5,068
Out-of-State Tuition
$15,790
Programs
23
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 23 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($18K)
Showing 23 of 23 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $82,714 | $93,169 | $17,940 | 4.6x | |
| 2 | Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $61,318 | $74,126 | $17,940 | 3.4x | |
| 3 | Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $56,328 | — | $17,940 | 3.1x | |
| 4 | Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $54,559 | $60,588 | $17,940 | 3.0x | |
| 5 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $46,721 | $54,637 | $17,940 | 2.6x | |
| 6 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,756 | $54,723 | $17,940 | 2.4x | |
| 7 | MarketingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $39,557 | $56,312 | $17,940 | 2.2x | |
| 8 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $37,898 | $50,621 | $17,940 | 2.1x | |
| 9 | Legal Support ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $36,407 | $53,124 | $17,940 | 2.0x | |
| 10 | Health and Medical Administrative ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $35,248 | $53,206 | $17,940 | 2.0x | |
| 11 | Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $34,493 | $39,837 | $17,940 | 1.9x | |
| 12 | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $34,006 | — | $17,940 | 1.9x | |
| 13 | Business/Commerce, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $33,735 | $52,452 | $17,940 | 1.9x | |
| 14 | Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $31,665 | $51,651 | $17,940 | 1.8x | |
| 15 | Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $30,200 | $49,418 | $17,940 | 1.7x | |
| 16 | SociologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $29,834 | — | $17,940 | 1.7x | |
| 17 | Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $28,784 | — | $17,940 | 1.6x | |
| 18 | Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $27,532 | $45,378 | $17,940 | 1.5x | |
| 19 | English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $22,874 | $46,084 | $17,940 | 1.3x | |
| 20 | Film/Video and Photographic ArtsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $15,952 | — | $17,940 | 0.9x | |
| 21 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $51,292 | $17,940 | — | |
| 22 | Health and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $41,771 | $17,940 | — | |
| 23 | HistoryBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $50,838 | $17,940 | — |