The number of students who earn a degree at a public college or university in Georgia keeps rising.

Enrollment has been rising, too, but that is not the only reason for the increasing graduation rates at the University System of Georgia.

Enrollment has gone up 12.8% since 2011, but the number of degrees awarded has far outpaced that, shooting up 50.6% over the same period, according to the Board of Regents.

The graduation gains coincide with USG’s decision to join the Complete College America program in 2011.

“Our focus on student success delivers real value — not just for the state, but for every student whose degree opens doors to opportunity and long-term prosperity,” Chancellor Sonny Perdue said in a statement Tuesday.

USG cited several initiatives, including the creation of a web

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