Private Non-profit 📍 Marietta, Georgia 👥 893 students

Life University

#18 in Georgia
High ROI
⏱ 1.9 years to break even
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89 ROI Score
● 70–100: High ROI
● 45–69: Good ROI
● 20–44: Moderate ROI
● 0–19: Low ROI
💰
$47,397
Median Graduate Salary
10 years after enrollment
🎓
$16,666
Median Student Debt
Among degree completers
🏫
$15,036
In-State Tuition
Per year
💵
$29,791
Average Net Price
After grants & aid
🏆
38%
Graduation Rate
4-yr programs, 150% time
📝
93%
Acceptance Rate
Overall admission rate

📊 ROI Breakdown

Graduate Median Salary
$47,397
−
HS-only Median Salary
$38,792
=
Annual Salary Premium
$8,605
$16,666 (median debt) ÷ $8,605 (annual premium) = 1.9 years to break even

Salary vs. Debt Comparison

Graduate Salary
$47,397
Student Debt
$16,666
HS-only Salary
$38,792

Top ROI Colleges in Georgia

# College ROI Rating Break-Even Grad Salary Student Debt
1 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta
 High ROI 0.3 yrs $102,772 $21,672
2 Chamberlain University-Georgia
Sandy Springs
 High ROI 0.4 yrs $92,405 $20,919
3 Emory University
Atlanta
 High ROI 0.4 yrs $80,137 $18,250
4 University of Georgia
Athens
 High ROI 0.6 yrs $68,726 $18,500
5 Mercer University
Macon
 High ROI 1.2 yrs $58,354 $24,199
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Data Source: All figures sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median salary = 10 years post-enrollment. Debt = median debt of completers. ROI calculation by Search 6000+ US Colleges. Last updated: May 13, 2026.