East Georgia State College

www.ega.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,280

2021 Average Net Price

$9,190

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

7.75%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

2,008

60.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

12.5%

131 Graduates

About

East Georgia State College is a higher education institution located in Emanuel County, GA. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at East Georgia State College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (136 degrees awarded), Early Childhood Program Administration. (37 degrees), and General Psychology (37 degrees).

In 2021, 322 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at East Georgia State College. 72% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 28% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (150 degrees), 1.08 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (139 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at East Georgia State College is $2,280, which is $−9,504 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,784).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at East Georgia State College is $2,280, which is $−9,504 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,784).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,190.

In 2021, 89% of undergraduate students attending East Georgia State College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 34% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,280

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at East Georgia State College was $2,280. The cost of tuition at East Georgia State College is $−9,504 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,784).

This chart compares the tuition costs of East Georgia State College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$9,190

2021 Value

0.668%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 East Georgia State College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,190. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of East Georgia State College grew by 0.668%.

This chart compares the average net price of East Georgia State College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,284

Room and Board

$1,440

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at East Georgia State College was of $8,284 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 4% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,440. The cost of books and supplies increased by 14.5% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at East Georgia State College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

89%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

34%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

89% of undergraduate students at East Georgia State College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 15.6% with respect to 2020, when 77% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at East Georgia State College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

7.75%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at East Georgia State College was 7.75%, which represents 83 out of the 1071 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

East Georgia State College had a total enrollment of 2,008 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at East Georgia State College is 1,215 students and the part-time enrollment is 793. This means that 60.5% of students enrolled at East Georgia State College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at East Georgia State College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 43.8% White, 41.6% Black or African American, 7.12% Hispanic or Latino, 4.83% Two or More Races, 0.946% Asian, 0.299% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0996% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at East Georgia State College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (25.9%), followed by White Female (22%) and Black or African American Male (18.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

60.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at East Georgia State College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,008 students. The full-time enrollment at East Georgia State College is 1,215 and the part-time enrollment is 793. This means that 60.5% of students enrolled at East Georgia State College are enrolled full-time compared with 42.4% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at East Georgia State College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

67%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at East Georgia State College was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (59%), East Georgia State College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at East Georgia State College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
879 enrolled students
Black or African American
836 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
143 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at East Georgia State College is 43.8% White, 41.6% Black or African American, 7.12% Hispanic or Latino, 4.83% Two or More Races, 0.946% Asian, 0.299% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0996% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 43.3% White, 26.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 17 students (0.847%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 142 more women than men received degrees from East Georgia State College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at East Georgia State College is white (150 degrees awarded). There were 1.08 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (139 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at East Georgia State College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (136 degrees awarded), followed by Early Childhood Program Administration. (37 degrees) and General Psychology (37 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at East Georgia State College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (136 degrees awarded), Psychology (37 degrees), and History (6 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at East Georgia State College are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,804,186 people), Secondary school teachers (468,800 people), Education administrators (322,949 people), Other managers (249,570 people), and Special education teachers (199,577 people).

The most specialized majors at East Georgia State College in 2021 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (136 degrees awarded), Psychology (37 degrees), History (6 degrees), Protective Services (23 degrees), and EDUCATION. (37 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at East Georgia State College are Surgeons, Physicians, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys

The most specialized majors at East Georgia State College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (136 degrees awarded), Psychology (37 degrees), History (6 degrees), Protective Services (23 degrees), and EDUCATION. (37 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at East Georgia State College are Elementary & secondary schools (3,179,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (451,355 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (442,857 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (320,683 people), and Individual & family services (202,202 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by East Georgia State College.

Most Common (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
136 degrees awarded
Early Childhood Program Administration.
37 degrees awarded
General Psychology
37 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at East Georgia State College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 136 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at East Georgia State College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

232

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 90 degrees were awarded to men at East Georgia State College, which is 0.388 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (232).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at East Georgia State College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 39 degrees were awarded to men at East Georgia State College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.402 times less than the 97 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 97 degrees were awarded to men at East Georgia State College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.49 times more than the 39 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (25%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at East Georgia State College is Female and Hispanic or Latino (25% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
150 degrees awarded
Black or African American
139 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
16 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at East Georgia State College is white (150 degrees awarded). There were 1.08 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (139 degrees).

0.621% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
104 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
103 degrees awarded
White Male
46 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at East Georgia State College is white female (104 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (103 degrees).

Operations

East Georgia State College has an endowment valued at nearly $405k, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 24k (5.93%) compared to the 1.05% average return (152k on 14.5M) across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

In 2021, East Georgia State College had a total salary expenditure of 27.4M. East Georgia State College employs 26 Associate professors, 22 Professors and 8 Instructors. Most academics at East Georgia State College are Male Associate professor (13), Female Associate professor (13), and Male Professor (12).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at East Georgia State College are: Management, with 38 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 21 employees, and Service with 13 employees.

Endowment

$405k

2021 Endowment

33.6%

growth from 2020

East Georgia State College has an endowment valued at about $405k, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of East Georgia State College grew 33.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $14.1M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at East Georgia State College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges: Associates Dominant Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$9.2M

2021 Salaries

5.13%

decline from 2020

In 2021, East Georgia State College paid a median of $9.2M in salaries, which represents 33.6% of their overall expenditure ($27.4M) and a 5.13% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 12.8M (34.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.46M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, East Georgia State College paid a total of $3.46M to 64 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $3.32M (26%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

26 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

38 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at East Georgia State College were Associate professor with 26 employees, Professor with 22 employees, and Instructor with 8 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at East Georgia State College were Management with 38 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 21 employees, and Service with 13 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor
Male Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at East Georgia State College was Male Associate professor with 13 employees, Female Associate professor with 13 employees, and Male Professor with 12 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at East Georgia State College.