College ROI for Students in Fulton County, GA

Is college worth it in Fulton County? Here's the financial analysis.

Public In-State/yr

$27,605

Public Out-of-State/yr

$48,509

Private/yr

$69,279

Payback Period

2 yrs

ROI Comparison

4-Year Public University

Total Cost (4 yrs)$110,420
Annual Earnings Premium$56,074
Payback Period2 years

20-Year Net Return$1,011,060

4-Year Private University

Total Cost (4 yrs)$277,116
Annual Earnings Premium$64,485
Payback Period4.3 years

20-Year Net Return$1,012,586

About Fulton County, Georgia

Fulton County in Georgia has a median household income of $86,267 and a population of 1,061,944. The college earnings premium in this region makes a public university degree pay back in approximately 2 years.

These estimates use regional cost and earnings data. Actual ROI varies enormously by major, institution, completion rate, and career path. Our Monte Carlo simulation models degree-specific outcomes, student loan scenarios, and alternative investment paths.

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Other Counties in Georgia

County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: NCES IPEDS, College Scorecard, Bureau of Labor Statistics. Estimates based on regional data. This is not financial advice.