Academics
Metric Three
Metric 3: Degrees Conferred
South Georgia State College (SGSC) reached a high of 452 degrees in FY 2021, then declined to a low of 339 in FY 2023 before rebounding for two consecutive years to 352 in FY 2024 and 371 in FY 2025. The volatility over the period was driven primarily by associate degrees, falling early, then recovering, while career associate degrees rose mid-period and eased back, and bachelor’s degrees held steady. Overall, the post–FY 2023 upturn signals renewed momentum and a gradual shift toward higher-level credentials.
| Enrollments and Degrees Conferred by Degree | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 312 | 223 | 182 | 200 | 228 | ||
| Career Associate Degree | 44 | 61 | 71 | 50 | 44 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | 96 | 81 | 86 | 102 | 99 | ||
| Total | 452 | 365 | 339 | 352 | 371 | ||
| Source: USG ADC Census; USG Degrees Conferred Reports - https://www.usg.edu/research/usgbythenumbers | |||||||
Analysis and Evaluation of Metric 3
From FY 2021–FY 2025, degree completions peaked in FY 2021, dipped in FY 2023, and then rebounded for two straight years to FY 2025, showing renewed momentum. The volatility was driven mainly by associate degrees, which fell early and then recovered strongly. Career associate degrees rose mid-period and then eased back to earlier levels. Bachelor’s degrees remained a steady strength, ending the period slightly above where they began. Overall, SGSC’s mix is shifting toward higher-level credentials, and the post-FY 2023 upturn points to improving performance.