Best Education Programs in Georgia (2026)
Education programs in Georgia prepare students for K-12 teaching, special education, and educational leadership. The schools below are ranked by program strength, certification pass rates (where available), and net price — important for a field where starting salaries are modest.
#1
University of Georgia
Athens, GA
Net Price
$13,936/yr
Median Earnings
$68,726
Grad Rate
89%
Education Share
2.8%
#2
Mercer University
Macon, GA
Net Price
$23,847/yr
Median Earnings
$58,354
Grad Rate
72%
Education Share
7.8%
#3
Spelman College
Atlanta, GA
Net Price
$38,967/yr
Median Earnings
$59,993
Grad Rate
77%
Education Share
1.4%
#4
Berry College
Mount Berry, GA
Net Price
$22,320/yr
Median Earnings
$53,800
Grad Rate
72%
Education Share
4.6%
#5
Covenant College
Lookout Mountain, GA
Net Price
$26,265/yr
Median Earnings
$50,412
Grad Rate
72%
Education Share
5.9%
#6
Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA
Net Price
$20,686/yr
Median Earnings
$58,140
Grad Rate
63%
Education Share
5.7%
#7
Piedmont University
Demorest, GA
Net Price
$20,599/yr
Median Earnings
$49,130
Grad Rate
44%
Education Share
25.8%
#8
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA
Net Price
$15,267/yr
Median Earnings
$53,236
Grad Rate
53%
Education Share
7.9%
#9
Brenau University
Gainesville, GA
Net Price
$18,924/yr
Median Earnings
$54,003
Grad Rate
34%
Education Share
21.6%
#10
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA
Net Price
$15,048/yr
Median Earnings
$57,552
Grad Rate
50%
Education Share
5.3%
#11
Morehouse College
Atlanta, GA
Net Price
$39,013/yr
Median Earnings
$52,889
Grad Rate
56%
Education Share
0.7%
#12
Georgia Southwestern State University
Americus, GA
Net Price
$12,019/yr
Median Earnings
$48,757
Grad Rate
36%
Education Share
18.3%
#13
Wesleyan College
Macon, GA
Net Price
$12,724/yr
Median Earnings
$44,317
Grad Rate
50%
Education Share
9.9%
#14
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA
Net Price
$15,931/yr
Median Earnings
$47,384
Grad Rate
53%
Education Share
4.4%
#15
LaGrange College
Lagrange, GA
Net Price
$20,875/yr
Median Earnings
$51,745
Grad Rate
44%
Education Share
7.5%
#16
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA
Net Price
$10,945/yr
Median Earnings
$49,361
Grad Rate
42%
Education Share
9.4%
#17
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA
Net Price
$12,786/yr
Median Earnings
$49,587
Grad Rate
43%
Education Share
8.4%
#18
Augusta University
Augusta, GA
Net Price
$13,787/yr
Median Earnings
$48,472
Grad Rate
49%
Education Share
4.8%
#19
Young Harris College
Young Harris, GA
Net Price
$22,034/yr
Median Earnings
$47,195
Grad Rate
44%
Education Share
9.4%
#20
Shorter University
Rome, GA
Net Price
$16,646/yr
Median Earnings
$44,604
Grad Rate
37%
Education Share
15.1%
#21
Reinhardt University
Waleska, GA
Net Price
$24,425/yr
Median Earnings
$46,541
Grad Rate
39%
Education Share
11.1%
#22
Truett McConnell University
Cleveland, GA
Net Price
$22,227/yr
Median Earnings
$46,700
Grad Rate
39%
Education Share
10.8%
#23
Columbus State University
Columbus, GA
Net Price
$13,115/yr
Median Earnings
$44,544
Grad Rate
42%
Education Share
7.9%
#24
Emmanuel University
Franklin Springs, GA
Net Price
$20,925/yr
Median Earnings
$38,208
Grad Rate
38%
Education Share
14.9%
#25
University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, GA
Net Price
$9,823/yr
Median Earnings
$50,135
Grad Rate
37%
Education Share
6.2%
Why a Education degree?
Special Education has 1% unemployment and 98% of districts report difficulty filling roles. Teacher shortages are the most severe in 30+ years.
Common career paths: Elementary Teacher · Special Education Teacher · High School Teacher · School Counselor · Principal/Administrator
Typical starting salary range: $45,000–$65,000
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