Best History Schools in Georgia

Georgia has 15 colleges offering History programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 418 recent graduates. Graduates earn $28,604 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $30,243.

Schools in GA

$28,604

GA Avg. Earnings

$30,243

National Avg.

607

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: History in Georgia

Public Schools (12)

$28,843

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (2)

$26,625

avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in Georgia produce comparable or higher early earnings for History graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

History Schools in Georgia, Ranked by Earnings

Emory University

Atlanta, GA · Private

$28,055

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $37,286

Graduates: 25

Acceptance: 11.1%

University of West Georgia

Carrollton, GA · Public

$25,194

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,699

Graduates: 25

Acceptance: 49.4%

University of Georgia

Athens, GA · Public

$25,967

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,733

Graduates: 44

Acceptance: 37.2%

Augusta University

Augusta, GA · Public

$24,035

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,570

Graduates: 32

Acceptance: 89.3%

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, GA · Public

$23,456

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 83.5%

Dalton State College

Dalton, GA ·

$29,685

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,148

Graduates: 22

Acceptance: N/A

Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA · Public

$28,753

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $24,857

Graduates: 51

Acceptance: 62.3%

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, GA · Public

$25,856

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $23,470

Graduates: 48

Acceptance: 89.6%

Georgia College & State University

Milledgeville, GA · Public

$24,421

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $24,086

Graduates: 16

Acceptance: 87.8%

#10

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA · Public

$28,055

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,973

Graduates: 60

Acceptance: 69.2%

#11

University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, GA · Public

$36,015

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $25,400

Graduates: 51

Acceptance: 72.2%

#12

Clayton State University

Morrow, GA · Public

$39,585

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,128

Graduates: 25

Acceptance: 70.6%

#13

Gordon State College

Barnesville, GA · Public

Columbus State University

Columbus, GA · Public

$32,213

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,911

Graduates: 19

Acceptance: 99.2%

#15

Agnes Scott College

Decatur, GA · Private

$25,194

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 67.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for History in Georgia?

Emory University ranks #1 for History in Georgia with median graduate earnings of $28,055 within two years of graduation. There are 15 schools offering History programs in the state.

How much do History graduates earn in Georgia?

History graduates in Georgia earn an average of $28,604 within two years of graduation. This is 5% below the national average of $30,243 for this major.

What is the hardest History school to get into in Georgia?

Emory University is the most selective History program in Georgia with an acceptance rate of 11.1%. The average acceptance rate across History programs in the state is 69.7%.

Should I attend a public or private school for History in Georgia?

In Georgia, private History programs produce average earnings of $26,625 vs $28,843 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 12 public and 2 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Georgia

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $67,285 Computer Science $67,024 Computer Engineering $63,094 Civil Engineering $60,397 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions $59,620 Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management $57,287 Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians $57,082 Computer Programming $56,767

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.