Graduates of Georgia State University’s Perimeter College are being recognized at three commencement ceremonies Thursday.
Here’s a quick look at this spring’s graduating class:
Number of graduation candidates: 1,799
Gender breakdown: Female by an almost 2:1 ratio—1,196 females to 603 males
Average age: 28
Oldest: Five graduates above age 60
Youngest: Five 17-year-olds are receiving their associate degrees from college before their high school diplomas.
No. 1 pathway: Business Administration, with 412 graduates
No. 2 pathway: Health Science professions, with 210 students
Military-related: 70 graduates receive veteran benefits