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2027 Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools in Georgia

6 Colleges in the United States
$25,998 Avg Student Debt
$56,265 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Badge [Higher Education/Higher Education Administration](/majors/education/educational-administration/higher-education-higher-education-administration/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for higher education/higher education administration students.

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2027 Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools in Georgia

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the higher education/higher education administration degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools

1

Leading the list is University Of North Georgia, our #1 best value for higher education/higher education administration in Georgia. Set in the town of Dahlonega, University Of North Georgia is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,444, with out-of-state students paying around $16,956. Higher Education/higher Education Administration graduates carry a median of $21,439 in student loans. Higher Education/higher Education Administration graduates of University Of North Georgia earn a median of $43,714 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 68% of applicants are accepted.

2

A rank of #2 makes University Of West Georgia one of the best values for higher education/higher education administration. Set in the town of Carrollton, University Of West Georgia is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,088, compared with $17,800 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for higher education/higher education administration graduates is $26,789. Early-career higher education/higher education administration graduates make about $89,318. Set against $26,789 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 52% of applicants are accepted.

3

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Georgia earned it the #3 place for higher education/higher education administration. Located in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,450, while out-of-state students pay about $31,688. Typical student debt for higher education/higher education administration graduates is $21,792. Early-career higher education/higher education administration graduates make about $103,513. Set against $21,792 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Georgia admits about 38% of applicants.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Kennesaw State University earned it the #4 place for higher education/higher education administration. Kennesaw State University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Kennesaw. Students from in state pay about $5,808 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $17,736. Typical student debt for higher education/higher education administration graduates is $27,004. Early-career higher education/higher education administration graduates make about $65,554. That is a strong return on a $27,004 median debt. The acceptance rate is 69%.

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Georgia Southern University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in higher education/higher education administration, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the town of Statesboro, Georgia Southern University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $6,022, compared with $17,734 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for higher education/higher education administration graduates is $26,500. Early-career higher education/higher education administration graduates make about $45,382. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Georgia Southern University admits about 88% of applicants.

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Mercer University came in at #6 for value in higher education/higher education administration this year. Located in the city of Macon, Mercer University is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $31,565. Students borrow a median of $32,463 to complete the higher education/higher education administration program here. Higher Education/higher Education Administration graduates of Mercer University earn a median of $51,572 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 69%.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

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