Atlanta Metropolitan State College Generates Nearly $75 Million in Economic Impact

ATLANTA, Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlanta Metropolitan State College (AMSC) generated nearly $74.9 million in economic impact and supported 527 jobs across the Atlanta metropolitan region during fiscal year 2025, according to a new report commissioned by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG).

The report, The Economic Impact of University System of Georgia Institutions on Their Regional Economies in FY 2025, was prepared by the Selig Center for Economic Growth at the University of Georgia's Terry College of Business. It examines the economic activity generated through institutional operations, employee compensation and student spending from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.

AMSC's fiscal year 2025 impact includes $74.9 million in total economic output, $51.2 million in value added to the regional economy and $29.3 million in labor income. The college impact of employment includes 527 full and part-time jobs, 159 on-campus jobs and 368 off-campus jobs supported by institution-related spending.   Of AMSC's total economic impact, student spending generated approximately $35.7 million, demonstrating how the College's students contribute to local businesses, housing providers, restaurants, transportation services and other sectors throughout the Atlanta metropolitan area.

"Atlanta Metropolitan State College is more than a place where students earn a degree, it is an economic anchor, a social mobility engine, a talent-development partner and a vital community resource," said AMSC President, Dr. Ingrid Thompson-Sellers. "Our nearly $75 million economic impact reflects the value created when students, employees and community partners invest in an institution committed to opportunity and upward mobility. From our home in the Capitol View community, AMSC prepares graduates to meet Atlanta's workforce needs while supporting jobs, businesses and families throughout the region. We are proud to be 'In Atlanta, For Atlanta."

AMSC's location on Metropolitan Parkway positions the College within reach of residents, employers and community organizations across south Atlanta and the surrounding metropolitan area. As an open-access institution, AMSC helps students—including first-generation college students, veterans, working adults and returning learners—gain the education and credentials needed to pursue meaningful careers and contribute to Atlanta's economy and beyond.

The full economic impact report is available through the University System of Georgia.

About Atlanta Metropolitan State College: Atlanta Metropolitan State College, a member of the University System of Georgia, is an access institution offering associate and bachelor's degree programs designed to prepare students for career advancement, further education and engaged citizenship. Located in Atlanta's Capitol View community, AMSC provides an affordable and supportive educational environment that serves students from across the metropolitan region. Guided by its commitment to be "In Atlanta, For Atlanta," the College engages minds, advances communities and creates pathways to opportunity.

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