Georgia Colleges

Georgia, the Peach State, offers more than 200 post secondary education options. While many of the state’s top schools are located in large metro hub Atlanta, you’ll find a long list of choices in other cities including the home of The Master’s golf tournament Augusta, historic Savannah, popular Columbus and centrally located Macon. Several Georgia colleges and universities are ranked among the best Southeastern colleges and best value colleges. Plus, US News & World Report’s list of America’s Best Colleges ranks both Georgia Institute of Technology, Main Campus (Georgia Tech) and Athens-based University of Georgia on their list of top schools. Georgia State University and Kennesaw State University also earn their fair share of accolades. Emory University is one of the top private colleges in the country. Other private colleges in Georgia worth noting include Wesleyan College, Morehouse College and Brewton-Parker College. The state also boasts the Technical College System of Georgia, which includes 28 technical colleges.

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Georgia College and Degree Offerings

Colleges in Georgia have degrees and programs for every type of student. Georgia Tech is the school to attend for a bachelors degree or masters degree in Technology, Science or Economics. But a broad selection of additional public and private universities offers a multitude of majors ranging from Education and Teaching to Forensics. Looking for a more specialized education? You’ll find a number of reputable art schools including Savannah College of Art and Design and The Art Institute of Atlanta. Many community colleges and career colleges are found throughout the state providing ample opportunities for certificate program and 2-year career training degrees. In fact, many Georgia colleges focus on technology and medical programs.

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Georgia Career Opportunities

The bustling metro area of Atlanta is a hub of both the state and the Southeastern United States providing ample career opportunities in communications, tourism and transportation industries. However, opportunities exist beyond the state’s capital for students graduating from one of the colleges in Georgia. Look for Finance, Business Administration and Management and Human Resources programs to take advantage of the growing job market for business degree-holders. You can get one of the best business educations in the South with several top Georgia colleges such as Georgia State University Robinson, University of Georgia Terry, Emory University, Georgia Institute of Technology or Georgia Southern University. Careers in Health & Medical Services are expected to grow in Georgia as well. While Emory University is one of the best schools in the state with a major medical research facility, you’ll also find valuable degree programs at healthcare-focused career colleges including Mental & Social Health Services, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Dentistry Support Services and Medical Assistant Professions. If you earn the right degree at a Georgia school, you’ll have no problem finding success in a career in the state as well.

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