Georgia State University Graduate Schools

Georgia State University (referred to as Georgia State) is a Public, 4 years school located in Atlanta, GA. Georgia State University is a completely online college that all programs/degrees are offered via distance education. It is classified as a Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Georgia State University is $8,484 for Georgia residents and $23,982 for out-of-state students. The school has 7,988 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 36,973 including undergraduate students.

Graduate School Overview

Georgia State University (referred to as Georgia State) is a Public, 4 years school located in Atlanta, GA. Georgia State University is a completely online college that all programs/degrees are offered via distance education. It is classified as a Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The school is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1952 - Current).
Georgia State Directory Information
School NameGeorgia State University (Georgia State)
Address33 gilmer st, Atlanta, GA 30303-3083
Phone404-413-2000
Webhttps://www.gsu.edu
Online Applicationhttps://admissions.gsu.edu/bachelors-degree/apply
Financial Infohttps://sfs.gsu.edu
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Georgia State University is $8,484 for Georgia residents and $23,982 for out-of-state students. The school has 7,988 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 36,973 including undergraduate students.
It offers total 248 graduate programs through Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice). Among them, 14 programs are available online classes.
Graduate School 2023 Key Facts
School TypePublic, 4 years
Tuition & Fees$23,982
$8,484 for Georgia Residents
Student Population7,988
Offered Degrees/ProgramsPost-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Number of Programs248 graduate programs
(14 programs available online learning)
Student to Faculty Ratio27 to 1
The graduate tuition & fees at Georgia State University is $8,484 for Georgia residents and $23,982 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2022-2023. The tuition per credit hour is $363 for Georgia residents and $1,218 for out-of-state students.
Georgia State University offers the alternative tuition plans.
Georgia State University offers the distance education programs. All course works for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively.
On its campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers, on-campus daycare for students' children are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)14 Online Programs Available
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army)
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers
  • On-campus daycare for students' children

2023 Graduate Tuition, Fees, Other Expenses

For the academic year 2022-2023, the graduate school tuition & fees of Georgia State University is $8,484 for Georgia residents and $23,982 for other students. The graduate tuition & fees are decreased by -3.26% compared to previous academic year.
Data source: 2022-2023 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
2022-2023 Graduate Tuition & fees
Georgia ResidentsOut-of-State
TuitionFeesTuitionFees
2018-2019$7,020$2,128$22,518$2,128
2019-2020$7,164$2,128$22,662$2,128
2020-2021$7,164$2,128$22,662$2,128
2021-2022$7,164$2,128$22,662$2,128
2022-2023$7,164$1,320$22,662$1,320
The graduate school tuition & fees of Georgia State is relatively expensive compared to public graduate schools in Georgia. The average graduate school tuition for all graduate schools in United States is $19,603 and the Georgia graduate tuition is $18,795 (public) / $16,347 (private).
The next table compares the average graduate school tuition by location and school types.
Graduate Tuition & fees Comparison
ResidentsOut-of-State
Georgia State University$8,484$23,982
All Graduate Schools$16,007$19,603
Public$11,484$20,787
Private$19,674
Georgia Graduate Schools$12,353$17,232
Public$6,888$18,795
Private$16,347
For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $363 for Georgia residents and $1,218 for other students at Georgia State University. The graduate tuition per credit hour are decreased by -3.26% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Graduation Program Tuition per Credit Hour
Georgia ResidentsOut-of-State
2018-2019$390$1,251
2019-2020$398$1,259
2020-2021$398$1,259
2021-2022$398$1,259
2022-2023$363$1,218

Graduate Programs at Georgia State

Georgia State University offers 172 graduate programs for Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 2,569 students have completed their study at Georgia State University.
Offered Degrees at Georgia State University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Master's Degree9151,921
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship402252
Doctor's degree - other30237
Post Bachelor's Degree332136
Post Master's Degree5123
Total172102,569
The next table shows the popular graduate programs at Georgia State University by award level.
  • The most popular Post-graduate Certificate program is the Specialized Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing Operations (other) program with 35 completers.
  • The most popular Master's program is the Business/Commerce program with 165 completers.
  • The most popular Doctorate program is the Law program with 197 completers.
Georgia State University offers 172 programs through Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The programs are offered both in online and on-site education. Last year total 2,569 students have completed their graduate studies.
  • 1,921 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 237 students have earned/completed Doctorate (Practice) program.
  • 136 students have earned/completed Post-Bachelor's program.
  • 23 students have earned/completed Post-Master's program.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] 12 completers-
African Studies3-
African-American/Black Studies3-
Women's Studies0-
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies (other)6-
Communication and Journalism [+] 20 completers$33,600
Speech Communication and Rhetoric20$33,600
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 156 completers$81,600
Computer and Information Sciences86$81,600
Computer Science60-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance10-
Education [+] (5 completers) 391 completers-
Educational Leadership and Administration8$58,400
Educational Administration and Supervision (other)0-
Educational/Instructional Technology31-
Educational Statistics and Research Methods2-
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education5-
Special Education and Teaching34$46,300
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities0-
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Orthopedic and Other Physical Health Impa0-
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments28-
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services39$41,400
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching15-
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching26-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching0-
Art Teacher Education28-
English/Language Arts Teacher Education15-
Mathematics Teacher Education25-
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching41-
Reading Teacher Education38-
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education13-
Social Studies Teacher Education25-
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor18-
Engineering [+] 0 completers-
Operations Research0-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 8 completers-
German Language and Literature0-
French Language and Literature4-
Spanish Language and Literature4-
Legal Studies [+] 15 completers-
Advanced Legal Research/Studies15-
Programs for Foreign Lawyers0-
English Language and Literature [+] 10 completers-
English Language and Literature9-
Creative Writing1-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 93 completers$47,900
Biology/Biological Sciences78$47,900
Neuroscience15-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 56 completers-
Mathematics23-
Financial Mathematics33-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 28 completers-
Gerontology19-
Accounting and Computer Science0-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)9$36,000
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 25 completers-
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management25-
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 24 completers-
Philosophy20-
Religion/Religious Studies4-
Physical Sciences [+] 66 completers-
Chemistry26-
Geology/Earth Science0-
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences (other)23-
Physics17-
Psychology [+] 40 completers-
Psychology15-
School Psychology4-
Educational Psychology6-
Applied Behavior Analysis15-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 2 completers-
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies2-
Human Services [+] 92 completers-
Public Administration30$44,300
Social Work62$37,600
Social Sciences [+] 91 completers-
Anthropology20$29,600
Economics0-
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics25-
Geography0-
Political Science and Government17-
Sociology9-
Urban Studies/Affairs20-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 49 completers-
Art History, Criticism and Conservation2-
Drawing13-
Music Performance34-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 311 completers-
Health/Health Care Administration/Management38$79,900
Public Health109$48,200
Occupational Therapy/Therapist39-
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor19-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse37$86,000
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other)69$47,900
Business [+] 404 completers$86,600
Business/Commerce165$86,600
Business Administration and Management0-
Accounting83$60,700
Business/Managerial Economics0-
Finance0$64,500
Financial Planning and Services0-
Hospitality Administration/Management18-
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration0-
International Business/Trade/Commerce15$56,400
Actuarial Science20-
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (other)66-
Marketing/Marketing Management24$50,700
Real Estate0-
Taxation13$62,100
Insurance0-
History [+] 7 completers-
History7-
Total1,921
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism [+] 5 completers-
Speech Communication and Rhetoric5-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 23 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences5-
Computer Science18-
Education [+] 46 completers-
Education4-
Curriculum and Instruction10-
Educational Leadership and Administration7-
Educational/Instructional Technology0-
Special Education and Teaching0-
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services8-
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching2-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (other)9-
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor6-
English Language and Literature [+] 10 completers-
English Language and Literature10-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 17 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences9-
Neuroscience8-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 12 completers-
Mathematics and Statistics (other)12-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 5 completers-
Kinesiology and Exercise Science5-
Physical Sciences [+] 18 completers-
Astronomy0-
Chemistry13-
Physics5-
Psychology [+] 16 completers-
Psychology12-
School Psychology3-
Educational Psychology1-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 4 completers-
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies4-
Human Services [+] 5 completers-
Public Policy Analysis5-
Social Sciences [+] 32 completers-
Economics0-
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics18-
Political Science and Government7-
Sociology7-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] (2 completers) 30 completers-
Public Health14-
Nursing Science13-
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (other)3-
Business [+] 25 completers-
Business/Commerce20-
Business Administration and Management0-
Accounting2-
Finance1-
Marketing/Marketing Management2-
Real Estate0-
Insurance0-
History [+] 4 completers-
History4-
Total252
Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Legal Studies [+] 197 completers-
Law197-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 40 completers-
Physical Therapy/Therapist40-
Business [+] 0 completers-
Business Administration, Management and Operations (other)0-
Total237
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] 3 completers-
Latin American Studies0-
Women's Studies0-
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies (other)3-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences0-
Education [+] (2 completers) 29 completers-
Educational/Instructional Technology4-
Educational Evaluation and Research1-
Educational Statistics and Research Methods3-
International and Comparative Education0-
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor21-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 2 completers-
Language Interpretation and Translation2-
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services (other)0-
Work and Family Studies [+] 7 completers-
Adult Development and Aging7-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 2 completers-
Financial Mathematics2-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 3 completers-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)3-
Human Services [+] 0 completers-
Youth Services/Administration0-
Social Work (other)0-
Social Sciences [+] 12 completers-
Anthropology5-
Geography3-
Urban Studies/Affairs4-
Social Sciences (other)0-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 6 completers-
Music (other)6-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 36 completers-
Public Health16-
Medical Informatics0-
Health Professions Education3-
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing6-
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing4-
Pediatric Nurse/Nursing0-
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing7-
Business [+] 36 completers-
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management10-
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations (other)1-
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (other)3-
Real Estate0-
Specialized Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing Operations (other)22-
Total136
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] (1 completers) 11 completers-
Educational Leadership and Administration0-
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services11-
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching0-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (other)0-
Psychology [+] 12 completers-
School Psychology12-
Total23

Graduate Student Population at Georgia State

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 7,988 students enrolled into Georgia State University graduate schools where it has total 36,973 students including undergraduate students. By attending status, there are 5,705 full-time and 2,283 part-time graduate students. By gender, 2,900 male and 5,088 female students are attending graduate schools. The next table summarizes the graduate student population by gender and attending status.
Graduate School Student Population By Gender
TotalMaleFemale
Total7,9882,9005,088
Full-time5,7052,1633,542
Part-tme2,2837371,546
The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.
There are 2,919 White (36.54%), 2,097 Black/African American (26.25%), 529 Hispanic (6.62%), 605 Asian (7.57%), and 1,838 students with other races. 1,446 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total7,9882,9005,088
American Indian/Native American853
Asian605218387
Black/African American2,0975701,527
Hispanic529168361
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander303
White2,9191,0981,821
Two More29277215
Un-Known894247
Non-resident Alien1,446722724
Georgia State University offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for graduate programs. 1,038 graduate students (12.99% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 2,839 graduate students (35.54% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The next table summarizes the online student population.
Distance Learning Student Population
Number of Graduate Students
Total7,988
Enrolled Online Exclusively1,038
Enrolled Some Online Courses2,839
Not in Online Courses4,111
The following table summarizes the graduate students population by age at Georgia State University. 1,985 students are aged 20 to 24 (24.85% of total students), 2 students are aged below 20 (0.03%), 493 students are aged above 50 (6.17%). Next table summarizes the student population by age at Georgia State University.
Graduate Student Population By Age
TotalMaleFemale
Total7,9882,9005,088
Age 18-19211
Age 20-21873156
Age 22-241,8986241,274
Age 25-292,5739751,598
Age 30-341,345549796
Age 35-39742272470
Age 40-49848277571
Age 50-64415131284
Over 64784038

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