UGA’s Annual Economic Impact Grows to $6.5 Billion
Growth in the number of graduates earning degrees in high-demand fields, a thriving
research and innovation ecosystem, and a commitment to serving the state have lifted
the University of Georgia’s annual economic impact to its highest level yet: $6.5
billion.
“This report demonstrates that the University of Georgia is more vital to our state’s
success than ever,” said President Jere W. Morehead.
The university’s economic impact report, now in its fifth year, quantifies three broad
variables that reflect the university’s teaching, research and service missions. The
economic benefits of the university’s teaching mission are measured by the increased
earnings that UGA graduates earn. The impact of the research mission includes economic
activity generated by external funding for research as well as business activity generated
by startups that are based on research by UGA faculty and staff.
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