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2,833
students enrolled
610
degrees and certificates a year
28%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$8,172
average net price a year
Tuition $4,064 in state, $14,785 out of state
$27,494
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$37,981
median earnings, 10 years after entry
87% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Business & management | 22% | 135 |
| Biological sciences | 17% | 106 |
| Public administration & social work | 12% | 75 |
| Security & protective services | 10% | 61 |
| Liberal arts & general studies | 9% | 53 |
AI and data programs
Savannah State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Savannah State University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Chatham County, where the college is.
223
open professional jobs
39
entry level
5 say no experience is needed
2%
ask for AI skills
5 jobs
3.1%
unemployment in Chatham County
2026-09 · up 0.2 points from a year earlier
$69,575
median household income
Chatham County
38%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.0% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, biological sciences, public administration & social work, which lead to finance (12 open), sales (59 open), operations (42 open), marketing (5 open), human resources (9 open).
Hiring most: Amazon (6), Great Dane (6), GPAC (5), Maximus (5), Parsons (5), Terracon Consultants (5), Morgan & Morgan (4), ABM Industries (3).
What they hire for: Sales (59), Operations (42), Engineering (37), Finance (12), Human Resources (9), Legal (9). Sales jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Coastal Workforce Development Board.
- Chatham One StopSavannah · 912-354-6174 · 8 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday
- Savannah Career CenterSavannah · 877-709-8185 · 8:00am - 4:30pm; Monday - Friday
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Savannah State University?
- Savannah State University enrolls about 2,833 students and is a public 4-year institution in Savannah, Georgia. It awards about 610 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Savannah State University?
- 28% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Savannah State University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $27,494 six years after entry and $37,981 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Savannah State University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Savannah State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Savannah State University?
- 223 open professional jobs are listed in Chatham County, 39 of them entry level and 5 saying no experience is needed. Amazon has the most openings.
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