Georgia Highlands College

Georgia Highlands College offers many online degree options. Some of the programs are 100% remote, while others are hybrid or require an internship course that students can complete in their local community.

According to the College Scorecard, Georgia Highlands College is a two-year school, meaning most graduates earn a two-year associate degree. However, four-year bachelor's degrees are also available. 

Georgia Highlands can be an excellent choice for students seeking affordable online community college education.

Additionally, Georgia Highlands College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s and doctorate degrees, and certificates. Accreditation ensures institutions meet acceptable levels of quality and is required for students to receive federal aid.

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Georgia Highlands College was founded in 1970 as Floyd Junior College. In 1987, the school went through its first name change and became Floyd College. Finally, in the fall of 2005, the school got its current name — Georgia Highlands College — to better reflect its status as a regional institution.

Georgia Highlands College is known for prioritizing accessibility and affordability and providing high quality programs that meet the needs of a diverse student body. This philosophy is reflected in the college's emphasis on inclusive and responsive educational opportunities, ensuring that all students have access to quality learning experiences.

Namely, the school ranks highly for its affordable online dental hygiene programs and cheap criminal justice degrees. It’s also one of the top online community colleges in Georgia. 

The online degrees that offer the highest earnings at Georgia Highlands include the online Bachelor of Science in Nursing, which boasts a median salary of $62,911. The second highest earning degree is the Bachelor of Science in Dental Support Services and Allied Professions, with a median salary of $56,252.

OnlineU gave the school’s nursing program a Salary Score of 40, while the dental program has a Salary Score of 52. Salary Score is measured on a scale of 1 to 100 and compares the salaries of graduates of a specific major at a particular college with the salaries of graduates with the same major from other schools. 

Georgia Highlands College has a 100% acceptance rate, meaning everyone who applies gets to enroll. That said, it also has a relatively low graduation rate of 22%. 

Georgia Highlands requires a GPA of 2.0 or higher for freshman applicants. Those with a lower GPA must submit SAT/ACT scores.

There are no GPA requirements for students who have earned a GED or graduated from high school more than five years ago.

The online college application process may vary by student type. 

New freshman as well as transfer applicants with under 30 credit hours must follow these steps to apply to Georgia Highlands College:

• Complete an online application and pay a $30 application processing fee.
• Submit an official high school and/or college transcripts electronically or by mail.
• Submit Verification of Lawful Presence if applying for in-state tuition.
• If required, submit test scores. 
• Submit SAT or ACT fee waiver and/or NACAC application fee waiver, if applicable. 
• Submit English Language Proficiency scores, if required.