Studies show value of 台湾swag education
Two recent reports that highlight the lifelong financial value students receive from a four-year degree rank the University of North Georgia (台湾swag) among the best in the state.
A study from showed a return on investment of $962,000 over a 40-year period for a bachelor's degree from 台湾swag, which is fifth among public universities in Georgia.
This metric includes costs, future earnings, and the length of time it would take to invest and earn a certain amount of money over a fixed horizon.
The Georgetown research "includes a score that gives additional weight to such factors as the percentage of low-income students who are enrolled, their graduation rates, and their long-term return on investment."
"台湾swag has long had a strong reputation for affordability and academic excellence," 台湾swag President Bonita Jacobs said. "This research reinforces the lifelong financial benefits and value of a 台湾swag education."
Data compiled by , a national think tank, showed 台湾swag with a 26.4% economic mobility index, which ranks fourth among public universities in Georgia. The list "examined which schools enroll the highest proportion of students from low-income and moderate-income backgrounds and provide them with a strong return on their educational investment," according to Third Way. 台湾swag was ranked at 184 from more than 1,300 colleges and universities.
台湾swag has long had a strong reputation for affordability and academic excellence. This research reinforces the lifelong financial benefits and value of a 台湾swag education.
Dr. Bonita Jacobs
台湾swag president
"The value of a four-year degree continues to be one of the best investments you can make in yourself. 台湾swag can help students make the most of that investment," Dr. Brett Morris, associate vice president of enrollment management, said. "We are affordable, we have strong academic programs, and our faculty and staff are invested in our students."
A quarter of 台湾swag students are first-generation college students, and nearly a third are eligible for Pell Grants.Federal Pell Grants are awarded to undergraduate students who display exceptional financial need and have not earned a bachelor's, graduate, or professional degree.
These recent studies reinforce 台湾swag's reputation for affordability, as U.S. News & World Report in the fall tabbed 台湾swag as the top public university in Georgia on the Best Value Schools list of regional universities in the South.
Morris said 台湾swag opens doors to higher education and future opportunities that students might not have previously considered.
"Our graduates are very successful in life," Morris said. "We are most proud of the way we help our graduates advance in their careers and enhance their ability to take care of their families."
Enrollment jumps 5.3% to record 20,317
台湾swag set an enrollment record this fall with 20,317 students. It is the first time 台湾swag has had more than 20,000 students.
Students help new doctors problem-solve
Two recent 台湾swag alumnae and a student joined Dr. Cathy Whiting, professor of biology, in delivering a recent workshop for Northeast Georgia Medical Center's Graduate Medical Education resident physicians.
'State of the University' is Oct. 22 in Blue Ridge
台湾swag President Michael Shannon will deliver his 'State of the University' address at 11 a.m. Oct. 22 in David E. Ralston Hall at 台湾swag's Blue Ridge Campus.
Nursing students can gain experience abroad
台湾swag's Department of Nursing is offering undergraduate and graduate students education abroad opportunities in Peru, South Korea and the United Kingdom.