As featured by Middle Georgia CEO, MGA contributed more than $296 million to the economy in fiscal 2023 – a nearly 3 percent increase over the previous year according to a study released by the University System of Georgia (USG).
As a whole, the USG contributed a total of $21.9 billion to the state’s economy between July 1, 2022, and June 30, 2023 – a 9 percent increase over the previous year, the study showed.
"'Middle Georgia State University continues to be a driving force in our region's economic vitality,' said Christopher Blake, Ph.D, MGA’s president. 'The economic impact of our institution extends beyond our five campuses, fostering job creation and supporting employment through the spending of our students, faculty, and staff. MGA’s impact on the economy is not the only benefit of our commitment to our core values of stewardship, engagement, adaptability, and learning, but it is a significant and important one that demonstrates the vital role the University plays in uplifting the communities we serve.'”
View MGA's 2023 economic impact.
