Degree Programs Overview
As of 2026, Gordon State College offers 28 degree programs through Associate's, Bachelor's programs. Of that, 3 programs can be conferred by distance learning.
A total of 495 students completed certificate or degree programs between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024 at Gordon State. 253 students completed bachelor's programs and 242 completed associate programs.
The following table summarizes the number of major programs by offered degrees with number of completers( graduates ) at Gordon State. It only includes students who completed a program as the first major.
Total Number of Programs and Completers By Degree
| Total Programs | Online Programs | Completers |
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| Total | Men | Women |
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| Associate's | 14 | NOT OFFERED | 242 |
82 | 160 |
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| Bachelor's | 14 | 3 | 253 |
35 | 218 |
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Programs with Highest Earning After Graduation
The following table lists the best programs with the highest salary after graduation from Gordon State College. Note that the average salary and debt is based on 2020 data from College Scorecard.
The Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing program has the highest salary ($62,541) after graduation and the Biology, General program is reported as the second-highest earning program with a $37,358 average salary.
Bachelor Programs - Highest Earning After Graduation
| Field of Study | Average Salary (2020) | Average Loan Debt |
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| Yearly | Monthly | Yearly | Monthly |
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| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing |
$62,541 | $5,212 | $17,500 | $186 |
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| Biology, General |
$37,358 | $3,113 | - | - |
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| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods |
$34,742 | $2,895 | $20,898 | $222 |
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| Human Services |
$32,082 | $2,674 | $27,268 | $289 |
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| Health and Medical Administrative Services |
$31,120 | $2,593 | $31,000 | $329 |
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Associate Programs - Highest Earning After Graduation
| Field of Study | Average Salary (2020) | Average Loan Debt |
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| Yearly | Monthly | Yearly | Monthly |
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| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing |
$63,476 | $5,290 | $12,750 | $135 |
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| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities |
$28,318 | $2,360 | $15,740 | $167 |
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Popular Programs with Most Completers
Following programs are popular with most enrolled students at Gordon State College.
At the school, the Elementary Education and Teaching Bachelor program has the most completers of 67 and the Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Associate program has the second most completers of 63 students.
Popular Associate Programs
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
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| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 63 | 19 | 44 |
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| Business Administration and Management | 57 | 26 | 31 |
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| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 53 | 5 | 48 |
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| Psychology | 24 | 2 | 22 |
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| Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management (other) | 20 | 16 | 4 |
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| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 13 | 4 | 9 |
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| Engineering | 8 | 6 | 2 |
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| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | 4 | 4 | - |
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| Visual and Performing Arts | 2 | - | 2 |
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| Computer and Information Sciences | 1 | 1 | - |
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Popular Bachelor Programs
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
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| Elementary Education and Teaching | 67 | 3 | 64 |
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| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 62 | 3 | 59 |
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| Business Administration and Management | 53 | 19 | 34 |
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| Human Services | 23 | 1 | 22 |
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| Biology/Biological Sciences | 21 | 4 | 17 |
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| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 8 | 2 | 6 |
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| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 7 | 1 | 6 |
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| English Language and Literature | 5 | - | 5 |
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| History | 3 | 2 | 1 |
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| Secondary Education and Teaching | 2 | - | 2 |
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Field of Study by Degree and Number of Completers
Below tables describes the major programs by offered degrees. You can check the online learning availability of each programs with number of completers. By expanding each table, you can view the major programs in the area of study that you select.
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Mass Communication/Media Studies | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Computer and Information Sciences | NOT OFFERED |
1 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management (other) | NOT OFFERED |
20 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Elementary Education and Teaching | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
67 |
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| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
0 |
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| Secondary Education and Teaching | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
2ONLINE |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Engineering | NOT OFFERED |
8 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Foreign Languages and Literatures | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| English Language and Literature | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
5 |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | NOT OFFERED |
63 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Biology/Biological Sciences | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
21 |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Mathematics (other) | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
0 |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Chemistry | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Psychology | NOT OFFERED |
24 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | NOT OFFERED |
13 |
2ONLINE |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Sociology | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Visual and Performing Arts | NOT OFFERED |
2 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | NOT OFFERED |
4 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
0 |
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| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | NOT OFFERED |
53 |
62 |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Business Administration and Management | NOT OFFERED |
57 |
53 |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Business Administration and Management | NOT OFFERED |
57 |
53 |
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| History | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
3 |
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