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How strong are the academics at Georgia Highlands College?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Honors Programs

Georgia Highlands College has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Georgia Highlands' website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Georgia Highlands College:

64%
First-year retention rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Georgia Highlands College's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
22.2
25.56
28.92
32.28
35.64
39

The Full List

Major Graduates
Business
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 25
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 39
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 39
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 39
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 34
  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 20
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 17
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 23

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