Capitol Beat News Service

The number of degrees awarded by Georgia public colleges has increased by over 50% since 2011.

This rise in graduation rates is attributed to the University System of Georgia's participation in the Complete College America program.

Initiatives like predictive analytics, targeted advising, and a cost-information website have contributed to student success.

ATLANTA — 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 o

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