Piedmont University Graduate Schools

Piedmont University (referred to as Piedmont) is a Private, 4 years school located in Demorest, GA. Piedmont University is a completely online college that all programs/degrees are offered via distance education. It is classified as a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Piedmont University is $11,672 in average. The school has 805 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 2,060 including undergraduate students.

Graduate School Overview

Piedmont University (referred to as Piedmont) is a Private, 4 years school located in Demorest, GA. Piedmont University is a completely online college that all programs/degrees are offered via distance education. It is classified as a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship.
The school is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1965 - Current).
Piedmont Directory Information
School NamePiedmont University (Piedmont)
Address1021 Central Ave, Demorest, GA 30535-0010
Phone706-778-3000
Webhttps://www.piedmont.edu
Online Applicationhttps://www.piedmont.edu/admission-aid/apply
Financial Infohttps://www.piedmont.edu/admission-aid
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Piedmont University is $11,672 in average. The school has 805 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 2,060 including undergraduate students.
It offers total 87 graduate programs through Master's, Post-Master Certificate, and Doctorate (Research).
Graduate School 2023 Key Facts
School TypePrivate, 4 years
Tuition & Fees$11,672
Student Population805
Offered Degrees/ProgramsMaster's, Post-Master Certificate, and Doctorate (Research)
Number of Programs87 graduate programs
Student to Faculty Ratio9 to 1
The graduate tuition & fees at Piedmont University is $11,672 in average for the academic year 2022-2023. The tuition per credit hour is $635.
Piedmont University offers the alternative tuition plans.
Piedmont 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 are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students

2023 Graduate Tuition, Fees, Other Expenses

For the academic year 2022-2023, the graduate school tuition & fees of Piedmont University is $11,672. The graduate tuition & fees are increased by 5.92% 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
TuitionFees
2018-2019$9,738$200
2019-2020$10,134$200
2020-2021$10,440$220
2021-2022$10,800$220
2022-2023$11,232$440
The graduate school tuition & fees of Piedmont is relatively inexpensive compared to private 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
Piedmont University$11,672
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 $635 at Piedmont University. The graduate tuition per credit hour are increased by 5.83% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Graduation Program Tuition per Credit Hour
Tuition
2018-2019$541
2019-2020$563
2020-2021$580
2021-2022$600
2022-2023$635

Graduate Programs at Piedmont

Piedmont University offers 26 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, 744 students have completed their study at Piedmont University.
Offered Degrees at Piedmont University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Master's Degree190259
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship2016
Post Master's Degree50469
Total260744
The next table shows the popular graduate programs at Piedmont University by award level.
  • The most popular Post-graduate Certificate program is the Curriculum and Instruction program with 481 completers.
  • The most popular Master's program is the Early Childhood Education and Teaching program with 170 completers.
  • The most popular Doctorate program is the Curriculum and Instruction program with 15 completers.
Piedmont University offers 26 programs through Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The programs are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Last year total 744 students have completed their graduate studies.
  • 259 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 469 students have earned/completed Post-Master's program.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] 242 completers-
Education6-
Curriculum and Instruction0$59,200
Educational/Instructional Technology2-
Special Education and Teaching10-
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented0-
Special Education and Teaching (other)3-
Elementary Education and Teaching100-
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching17-
Secondary Education and Teaching0-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching37-
Art Teacher Education8-
English/Language Arts Teacher Education19-
Mathematics Teacher Education15-
Music Teacher Education1-
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education14-
History Teacher Education10-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 0 completers-
Natural Sciences0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Athletic Training/Trainer0-
Business [+] 17 completers-
Business Administration and Management17$41,300
Total259
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] 16 completers-
Curriculum and Instruction15-
Educational Leadership and Administration1-
Total16
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] 469 completers-
Curriculum and Instruction450-
Educational Leadership and Administration0-
Educational/Instructional Technology3-
Art Teacher Education7-
Music Teacher Education9-
Total469

Graduate Student Population at Piedmont

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 805 students enrolled into Piedmont University graduate schools where it has total 2,060 students including undergraduate students. By attending status, there are 309 full-time and 496 part-time graduate students. By gender, 161 male and 644 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
Total805161644
Full-time30967242
Part-tme49694402
The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.
There are 602 White (74.78%), 147 Black/African American (18.26%), 30 Hispanic (3.73%), 6 Asian (0.75%), and 20 students with other races.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total805161644
American Indian/Native American303
Asian606
Black/African American14741106
Hispanic30921
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White602104498
Two More000
Un-Known17710
Non-resident Alien000
Piedmont University offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for graduate programs. 671 graduate students (83.35% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 92 graduate students (11.43% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The next table summarizes the online student population.
Distance Learning Student Population
Number of Graduate Students
Total805
Enrolled Online Exclusively671
Enrolled Some Online Courses92
Not in Online Courses42
The following table summarizes the graduate students population by age at Piedmont University. 55 students are aged 20 to 24 (6.83% of total students), 92 students are aged above 50 (11.43%). Next table summarizes the student population by age at Piedmont University.
Graduate Student Population By Age
TotalMaleFemale
Total805161644
Age 20-21202
Age 22-24531637
Age 25-2916141120
Age 30-3415425129
Age 35-3915035115
Age 40-4919329164
Age 50-64921577

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