BARNESVILLE, Ga. – As the University System of Georgia (USG) celebrates a record 86,660 degrees awarded during fiscal year 2026, Gordon State College is reflecting that statewide momentum through growing degree completion, one of the most affordable pathways to higher education in the state and academic programs designed to meet Georgia’s workforce needs.
USG announced today that the number of degrees conferred across its 25 public colleges and universities increased 4.9% over the previous fiscal year. At GSC, recent commencement numbers also point to growing momentum in student completion.
During Spring 2026 Commencement, GSC awarded 338 degrees to 328 graduates, marking one of the largest graduating classes in the College’s history. The number of degrees awarded represented a 15% increase over Spring 2025.
“Every degree earned at Gordon State represents a student prepared to move forward,” said Dr. Russell Crutchfield, GSC president. “By providing affordable pathways, responding to Georgia’s workforce needs and supporting students through graduation, we’re preparing graduates to strengthen their professions and communities.”
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