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The University System of Georgia (USG) generated a $23.1 billion economic impact in fiscal year 2024, a 5.4% increase from the previous year.
USG graduates with bachelor's degrees are projected to earn $1.4 million more over their lifetimes compared to non-graduates.
The economic impact includes $15.2 billion in direct spending and a $7.9 billion multiplier effect on local communities.
Chancellor Sonny Perdue highlighted the significant return on investment for both graduates and the state's economy.
The University System of Georgia (USG) generated $23.1 billion in economic impact in fiscal 2024, while recent graduates stand to earn $1.4 million more over their lifetimes thanks to their college degrees, according to two studies released Tuesday.
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