Georgia State University's Economic Impact Jumps to $3.48 Billion

ATLANTA - Georgia State University delivered a whopping $3.48 billion in economic impact to metro Atlanta and beyond in fiscal year 2025, an 8.1 percent increase over 2024, according to a new study released by the University System of Georgia (USG) Aug. 13.

Over the same time period, Georgia State employed 20,619 faculty and staff, representing another $1.5 billion in economic impact, which in turn generated another 15,636 jobs.

Overall, the USG generated a record $25.1 billion for the state's economy in fiscal year 2025 - an 8.9 percent increase over last year. At the same time, a companion study shows a USG degree continues to pay off for students, adding more than $1.4 million to a graduate's lifetime earnings.

"A USG degree isn't just a diploma. It's a game-changer for our students and a major win for Georgia's economy," USG Chancellor Sonny Perdue said. "Adding $25 billion to the state and giving our graduates a $1.4 million lifetime boost shows the real power of public higher education. When our students succeed, they put strong skills, a great work ethic and real value right back into Georgia communities."

The $25.1 billion total economic impact for FY 2025 marks a substantial jump from $23.1 billion in FY 2024. It includes $16.3 billion in direct spending by students and by USG's 26 institutions on personnel and operating costs, alongside an additional $8.8 billion generated in local communities as those dollars ripple through the broader economy.

Read more about the system's impact and see the full report here.