2027 Best Value History Schools in Georgia
[History](/majors/history/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 20 schools to find the best return on investment for history students.
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2027 Best Value History Schools in Georgia
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the history degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value History Schools
Our analysis ranked Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus the best value for a degree in history in Georgia. Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $12,058 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $34,484. History graduates carry a median of $24,323 in student loans. Early-career history graduates make about $83,560. That is a strong return on a $24,323 median debt. The acceptance rate is 14%.
Dalton State College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in history, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Dalton, Dalton State College is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,336, compared with $10,656 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for history graduates is $14,955. Early-career history graduates make about $32,899. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
University Of North Georgia came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value history schools. University Of North Georgia is a very large public school located in the town of Dahlonega. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,444, while out-of-state students pay about $16,956. History graduates carry a median of $22,312 in student loans. Soon after graduation, history degree recipients from University Of North Georgia generally make around $38,226. Set against $22,312 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 68% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Clayton State University earned it the #4 place for history. Clayton State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Morrow. Students from in state pay about $5,180 in tuition and fees, compared with $16,532 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $35,088 to complete the history program here. History graduates of Clayton State University earn a median of $42,114 early in their careers. Set against $35,088 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Clayton State University admits about 68% of applicants.
A rank of #5 makes Valdosta State University one of the best values for history. Set in the city of Valdosta, Valdosta State University is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,124, while out-of-state students pay about $17,836. History graduates carry a median of $28,125 in student loans. Soon after graduation, history degree recipients from Valdosta State University generally make around $32,340. Set against $28,125 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Georgia ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value history schools. 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, with out-of-state students paying around $31,688. Typical student debt for history graduates is $20,500. Soon after graduation, history degree recipients from University Of Georgia generally make around $26,983. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Georgia admits about 38% of applicants.
Middle Georgia State University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value history schools. Middle Georgia State University is a large public school located in the city of Macon. In-state tuition and fees average $5,038, compared with $16,390 for out-of-state students. History graduates carry a median of $26,976 in student loans. History graduates of Middle Georgia State University earn a median of $48,207 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,976 median debt. Middle Georgia State University admits about 100% of applicants.
University Of West Georgia ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value history schools. University Of West Georgia is a large public school located in the town of Carrollton. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,088, while out-of-state students pay about $17,800. History graduates carry a median of $29,990 in student loans. Early-career history graduates make about $35,074. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of West Georgia admits about 52% of applicants.
Columbus State University earned the #9 position for value in history this year. Columbus State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Columbus. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,898, while out-of-state students pay about $17,610. History graduates carry a median of $28,493 in student loans. Soon after graduation, history degree recipients from Columbus State University generally make around $51,154. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 99%.
Augusta University earned the #10 position for value in history this year. Augusta University is a large public school located in the city of Augusta. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,414, compared with $24,734 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the history program here. Early-career history graduates make about $28,689. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Augusta University admits about 86% of applicants.
Georgia Southern University placed #11 among the best values for history. Located in the town of Statesboro, Georgia Southern University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,022, with out-of-state students paying around $17,734. Students borrow a median of $24,241 to complete the history program here. History graduates of Georgia Southern University earn a median of $26,784 early in their careers. Set against $24,241 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 88%.
Kennesaw State University placed #12 among the best values for history. Located in the suburb of Kennesaw, Kennesaw State University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,808, compared with $17,736 for out-of-state students. History graduates carry a median of $26,485 in student loans. History graduates of Kennesaw State University earn a median of $32,752 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 69% of applicants are accepted.
Georgia Gwinnett College earned the #13 position for value in history this year. Set in the suburb of Lawrenceville, Georgia Gwinnett College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,532 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $13,844. Students borrow a median of $21,280 to complete the history program here. History graduates of Georgia Gwinnett College earn a median of $55,992 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 96%.
Georgia State University landed the #14 spot for history value this year. Georgia State University is a very large public school located in the city of Atlanta. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,664, compared with $24,840 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,500 to complete the history program here. Early-career history graduates make about $32,602. That is a strong return on a $26,500 median debt. Roughly 55% of applicants are accepted.
Georgia Military College Milledgeville came in at #15 for value in history this year. Set in the town of Milledgeville, Georgia Military College Milledgeville is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,605. Typical student debt for history graduates is $13,587. History graduates of Georgia Military College Milledgeville earn a median of $29,788 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Georgia College And State University earned the #16 position for value in history this year. Georgia College And State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Milledgeville. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,186, while out-of-state students pay about $29,512. Typical student debt for history graduates is $25,000. Soon after graduation, history degree recipients from Georgia College And State University generally make around $23,907. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.
Young Harris College earned the #17 position for value in history this year. Set in the rural area of Young Harris, Young Harris College is a small private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $32,305. History graduates carry a median of $24,689 in student loans. Median earnings reach $47,195 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 63%.
Berry College earned the #18 position for value in history this year. Located in the suburb of Mount Berry, Berry College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $41,486. Typical student debt for history graduates is $24,797. Soon after graduation, history degree recipients from Berry College generally make around $50,785. That is a strong return on a $24,797 median debt. Roughly 64% of applicants are accepted.
Emory University placed #19 among the best values for history. Emory University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Atlanta. Students from in state pay about $64,280 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for history graduates is $21,000. History graduates of Emory University earn a median of $33,710 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 11%.
Agnes Scott College ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best value history schools. Set in the suburb of Decatur, Agnes Scott College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $50,604 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for history graduates is $26,811. Early-career history graduates make about $28,191. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 62% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 20 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 20 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
