During FY 2022, Augusta University awarded an all-time high 2,543 degrees, marking a 4.1% increase from the previous year and an increase in undergraduate degrees conferred, according to the University System of Georgia.

“We are excited to have awarded the most degrees ever here at Augusta University during the last academic year, and what that means for the strength and growth of our university,” said Augusta University President Brooks A. Keel, PhD.

“This is an incredible time for our university, and that is shown in the growth of our student body and in the number of successful graduates our academic programs produce,” Keel said. “We have one priority at this university, and it’s our students and our patients. Everything we do at this institution is grounded on the concept of providing our students with the absolute best state-of-the-art education and training opportunities for Augusta and beyond. That’s what drives this university, and it is shown in the growth we have seen in the number of degrees awarded each year.”

In areas where job demands are greatest in the state of Georgia — computer and cyber sciences, education and health care and related clinical sciences — AU conferred 1,706 degrees, more than 67% of the total number of degrees awarded.

“On top of conferring a record number of degrees overall, Augusta University continues to see strong growth in the number of graduates we produce in areas that are most in demand, both in our state and region,” said Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Neil J. MacKinnon, PhD.

“Augusta University graduates excel in the workforce in all areas, including computer and cyber sciences, healthcare ,education and more, and we are committed to continuing to produce strong graduates across all of our 155 programs. Our programs are innovative and cutting-edge and are appealing to a lot of students, and that is shown by the number of quality graduates our university sends out into the workforce.”