Tuition fees, net price and ROI
Clark Atlanta University Tuition Fees, Net Price and ROI Calculator
Focused cost page for Clark Atlanta University covering in-state tuition, out-of-state tuition, net price by income, debt payback by major, financial aid, salary and ROI.
View Full School ProfileIn-state tuition
$26,446
Out-of-state tuition
$26,446
Average net price
$35,115
Last updated September 18, 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS.
Clark Atlanta University Tuition Fees and 4-Year Cost
Use this focused cost summary to compare published tuition with estimated attendance cost and average net price after aid. Final bills can change by residency, housing, aid eligibility, program fees and enrollment level.
Cost per year
$40,924
4-year attendance
$163,696
4-year tuition
$105,784
4-year net price
$140,460
Clark Atlanta University Net Price by Family Income
College Scorecard income-bracket net price data shows how average cost changes after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
| Family income | Avg net price | Savings vs sticker | Monthly view | Estimator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $33,555 | $7,369 | $2,796/mo | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $34,611 | $6,313 | $2,884/mo | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $37,249 | $3,675 | $3,104/mo | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $38,230 | $2,694 | $3,186/mo | |
| Over $110,000 | $39,940 | $984 | $3,328/mo |
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Major-level ROI
Clark Atlanta University Debt Payback by Major and Program Salary
Debt payback estimates divide median completer debt by 10% of reported program earnings, then convert the result to months. This gives a directional debt-to-earnings view by program.
| Major / program | Credential | Program salary | Debt payback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Doctoral Degree | $77,566 | ~42 months |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $65,474 | ~49 months |
| Public Administration | Master's Degree | $44,574 | ~73 months |
| Social Work | Master's Degree | $40,378 | ~80 months |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $36,161 | ~90 months |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $28,554 | ~113 months |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $27,016 | ~120 months |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $24,583 | ~132 months |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $24,229 | ~134 months |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $23,727 | ~137 months |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Bachelor's Degree | $19,894 | ~163 months |
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $19,408 | ~167 months |
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Clark Atlanta University ROI and Debt Payback Simulator
Your Estimate
- 4-year net cost
- Debt payback using 10% salary
- Debt-to-salary ratio
Clark Atlanta University Aid, Debt and Loan Cost Signals
Pell grant rate
69.10%
Federal loan rate
87.86%
Median completer debt
$27,000
Median monthly payment
$286