by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Berry degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Berry measures up.
Berry is ranked #1,976 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A (top 15% for value). Within Georgia, it ranks #61 of 99 for value.
Among the majors Berry offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Other Communication, Journalism, & Related Programs | #11 of 16 |
| Communication & Journalism (Other) | #11 of 16 |
| Communications / Public Relations | #11 of 16 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | #26 of 33 |
| Zoology | #37 of 52 |
| Biology | #37 of 52 |
| Biochemistry | #138 of 237 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | #153 of 273 |
| Environmental Science | #168 of 272 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching | #170 of 252 |
Below is the detailed Berry value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Berry College is ranked #6 out of #100 in Georgia for quality and #61 out of #99 for Georgia value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Berry financial aid page to be sure.
Berry College is ranked #1,976 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Compared to its peers, Berry College is underpriced for the quality of education it provides, earning it a great value recognition.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Berry costs about $22,320. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $89,280 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $56,978 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $22,320 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $22,320 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $89,280 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Berry net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Berry costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Berry degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $227,912 | — | — |
| All Students | $89,280 | #1,976 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $89,280 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $227,912 | — | — |
| All Students | $89,280 | #61 | D- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $89,280 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Berry shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $16,036 |
| $30K–$48K | $15,267 |
| $48K–$75K | $20,283 |
| $75K–$110K | $20,748 |
| Over $110K | $28,207 |
About 100% of Berry undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $32,347 per year. Get more details on the Berry financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Berry cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.