Teaching Programs in Georgia
Teaching programs pair subject coursework with student teaching and state licensure for a specific level, such as elementary or secondary. Earnings are set largely by district pay scales, which makes the state you teach in a first-order decision.
Programs below are ranked only when a college figure rests on at least 100 graduates. Programs on 30 to 99 graduates carry a small-program flag and are listed, not ranked. Anything smaller shows the national median for the major, badged as such.
Ranked Teaching Programs in Georgia
| College | Major | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Gwinnett College | Teaching | $52,832 n=110 | $26,426 Small program - rough guide n=56 |
| Georgia State University | Teaching | $52,550 n=165 | $25,918 n=113 |
| Kennesaw State University | Teaching | $50,916 n=289 | $26,000 n=229 |
| University of North Georgia | Teaching | $49,086 n=201 | $18,000 n=143 |
| University of West Georgia | Teaching | $44,942 n=118 | $20,562 n=129 |
| Georgia Southern University | Teaching | $43,385 n=245 | $25,000 n=278 |
Smaller Programs and National-Median Programs
These programs are too small for a trustworthy ranked figure, or their college figure is not published. They are listed, not ranked.
| College | Major | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany State University | Teaching | $41,650 Small program - rough guide n=32 | $31,128 Small program - rough guide n=53 |
| Andrew College | Teaching | $44,159 National median for this major n=58,872 | Not published |
| Point University | Teaching | $44,159 National median for this major n=58,872 | Not published |
| Clark Atlanta University | Teaching | $44,159 National median for this major n=58,872 | Not published |
| Berry College | Teaching | $45,865 Small program - rough guide n=36 | $20,000 Small program - rough guide n=32 |
| Brenau University | Teaching | $44,509 Small program - rough guide n=47 | $48,000 Small program - rough guide n=63 |
| Brewton-Parker Christian University | Teaching | $44,159 National median for this major n=58,872 | Not published |
| College of Coastal Georgia | Teaching | $43,775 Small program - rough guide n=42 | $16,875 Small program - rough guide n=30 |
| Clayton State University | Teaching | $44,159 National median for this major n=58,872 | Not published |
| Columbus State University | Teaching | $42,346 Small program - rough guide n=53 | $28,500 Small program - rough guide n=52 |
| Covenant College | Teaching | $44,159 National median for this major n=58,872 | Not published |
| Dalton State College | Teaching | $43,557 Small program - rough guide n=94 | $13,875 Small program - rough guide n=40 |
| Emmanuel University | Teaching | $44,159 National median for this major n=58,872 | Not published |
| Fort Valley State University | Teaching | $44,159 National median for this major n=58,872 | Not published |
| Georgia Southwestern State University | Teaching | $44,159 National median for this major n=58,872 | $26,000 Small program - rough guide n=52 |
| Georgia College & State University | Teaching | $47,525 Small program - rough guide n=54 | $26,000 Small program - rough guide n=37 |
| University of Georgia | Teaching | $48,626 Small program - rough guide n=88 | $19,000 Small program - rough guide n=86 |
| Gordon State College | Teaching | $41,695 Small program - rough guide n=33 | $26,925 Small program - rough guide n=56 |
| LaGrange College | Teaching | $44,159 National median for this major n=58,872 | Not published |
| Mercer University | Teaching | $44,268 Small program - rough guide n=85 | $39,500 n=109 |
| Morehouse College | Teaching | $44,159 National median for this major n=58,872 | Not published |
| Piedmont University | Teaching | $43,738 Small program - rough guide n=45 | $31,000 Small program - rough guide n=81 |
| Reinhardt University | Teaching | $44,159 National median for this major n=58,872 | Not published |
| Savannah State University | Teaching | $44,159 National median for this major n=58,872 | Not published |
| Shorter University | Teaching | $44,159 National median for this major n=58,872 | $25,000 Small program - rough guide n=31 |
| Spelman College | Teaching | $44,159 National median for this major n=58,872 | Not published |
| Thomas University | Teaching | $44,159 National median for this major n=58,872 | Not published |
| Toccoa Falls College | Teaching | $44,159 National median for this major n=58,872 | Not published |
| Truett McConnell University | Teaching | $44,159 National median for this major n=58,872 | Not published |
| Valdosta State University | Teaching | $40,020 Small program - rough guide n=65 | $23,250 Small program - rough guide n=82 |
| Wesleyan College | Teaching | $44,159 National median for this major n=58,872 | Not published |
| Young Harris College | Teaching | $44,159 National median for this major n=58,872 | Not published |
| Augusta University | Teaching | $44,655 Small program - rough guide n=36 | $26,500 Small program - rough guide n=52 |
| Middle Georgia State University | Teaching | $43,883 Small program - rough guide n=60 | $20,583 Small program - rough guide n=38 |