1889
Decatur, GA

About Agnes Scott College

Established in 1889, Agnes Scott College is a private women’s college in Atlanta, Georgia. It began as Decatur Female Seminary and was renamed Agnes Scott Institution in 1890. In 1906 the school was chartered as Agnes Scott College with the mission to educate students to “think deeply, live honorably, and engage the intellectual and social challenges of their times.” Today, Agnes Scott College provides an innovative liberal arts education with the signature SUMMIT experience that is reinventing the liberal arts education.  

Become a well-rounded, professionally savvy, global leader with undergraduate, graduate, or post-baccalaureate programs. Undergraduate degrees are female-only while master’s, graduate certificate, and post-baccalaureate programs are coeducational. A couple of these master’s degrees are offered 100% online. Agnes Scott College’s online degree program is flexible, allowing men and women to earn degrees without interrupting their careers.

Accreditation & Licensing

Agnes Scott College is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Type:

4-year, Private not-for-profit

Highest Level Offered:

Master's degree

Religious Affiliation:

Presbyterian Church (USA)

Enrollment:

Undergraduate: 1,125 ; Graduate: 128

Percent of Fully Online Students:

Undergraduate: Less than 1% ; Graduate: 20%

Graduation Rate:

71%

Median Earnings, 10-Years After Degree Completion:

$56,274

Median Debt After Graduation (4-Year Degree):

$26,749

Average Undergraduates Receiving Aid:

97%

Per Undergraduate Average Aid Award:

$33,149

Yellow Ribbon Program:

Yes

Geographic and Educational Overview

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Agnes Scott College is located in Georgia

Georgia at a Glance:

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Atlanta
10,711,908
59,425 sq mi
26
38
22
$10,500.00

Top Incentives in Georgia:

Top Career Pathways in Georgia:

Cybersecurity
  • Entry Level: Security Analyst ($75,000)
  • Mid Level: Security Engineer ($115,000)
  • Senior Level: Security Director ($160,000+)
  • Required Education: BS Cybersecurity
  • Certifications: Security+, CISSP, CEH
Supply Chain Management
  • Entry Level: Logistics Coordinator ($60,000)
  • Mid Level: Supply Chain Manager ($95,000)
  • Senior Level: Operations Director ($140,000+)
  • Required Education: BS Supply Chain Management
  • Certifications: APICS, CSCP, PMP
Digital Media Production
  • Entry Level: Production Assistant ($45,000)
  • Mid Level: Production Manager ($85,000)
  • Senior Level: Production Director ($130,000+)
  • Required Education: BS Digital Media
  • Certifications: Adobe Certified, PMI-PMP
* Data is approximate and may be AI-enhanced

Online Programs offered by Agnes Scott College

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Business

Graduate Certificate in Advocacy & Public Engagement
Graduate Certificate in Data Analysis
Graduate Certificate in Health Communication
Master of Science in Strategic Communication

Healthcare

Master of Science in Medical Sciences