Young Harris College, GA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate College
Selective • Low Transfer-In
Affiliated with the United Methodist Church
Main Campus
Young Harris College Rankings
Affordability65
Selectivity15
Retention37
Graduation1
Earnings16
Diversity43
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Young Harris College
94%
Bachelor’s
6%
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Bach
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences13%
Business, Management, Marketing20%
Communication, Journalism11%
Education7%
English Language and Literature7%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
History3%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities<1%
Mathematics and Statistics2%
Multi-disciplinary Studies4%
Natural Resources and Conservation2%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies5%
Philosophy and Religious Studies3%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology13%
Visual and Performing Arts9%
Admissions
Getting into Young Harris College
63%
Admission Rate
510
Median SAT Math
520
Median SAT Reading
21
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)470–550
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)460–580
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)18–23
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Young Harris College
$29K
In-State Tuition
$29K
Out-of-State Tuition
$42K
Average Total Cost
$18K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $15K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $17K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $19K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $21K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $21K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Young Harris College
53%
Receive Federal Loans
$15K
Median Federal Debt
59%
Repayment Rate
$280
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 32% | 60% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 12% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 8% | 9% |
| >$110K | 24% | 9% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $15K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $15K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $12K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $16K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $31K | $26K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $26K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 57% | 32% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 59% | 37% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 67% | 42% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 72% | 49% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Young Harris College
76%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
30%
Withdrawal Rate
37%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 30% | 29% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 37% | 44% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 52% | 49% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 33% | 46% | 53% |
| Black | 29% | 35% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 40% | 41% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30% | 44% | 47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 39% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 57% | 52% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 25% | 36% | 44% |
| Other race | 62% | 34% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Young Harris College
92%
Employment Rate
$28K
Median Salary
$17K
25 Pctl Salary
$38K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 92% | 85% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 85% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 87% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 90% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 88% | 83% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $7K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $17K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $28K | $27K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $38K | $40K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $49K | $52K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $28K | $27K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $32K | $30K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $38K | $32K | $35K |
Students
Students at Young Harris College
990
Undergraduates
83%
Full-time Undergrads
19
Avg Entry Age
-
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 53% | 68% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 47% | 32% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 10% | 45% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 70% | 36% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4% | 8% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 8% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 4% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | GA | US |
|---|
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
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