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.
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#1
University of Georgia
Athens, GA
Net Price
$13,636/yr
Median Earnings
$77,246
Grad Rate
89%
Education Share
2.8%
#2
Spelman College
Atlanta, GA
Net Price
$46,089/yr
Median Earnings
$65,773
Grad Rate
78%
Education Share
1.8%
#3
Mercer University
Macon, GA
Net Price
$24,778/yr
Median Earnings
$63,469
Grad Rate
71%
Education Share
6.4%
#4
Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA
Net Price
$20,803/yr
Median Earnings
$64,452
Grad Rate
62%
Education Share
8.3%
#5
Covenant College
Lookout Mountain, GA
Net Price
$23,147/yr
Median Earnings
$53,280
Grad Rate
70%
Education Share
8.1%
#6
Berry College
Mount Berry, GA
Net Price
$21,964/yr
Median Earnings
$57,984
Grad Rate
70%
Education Share
4.2%
#7
Piedmont University
Demorest, GA
Net Price
$22,075/yr
Median Earnings
$56,724
Grad Rate
50%
Education Share
19.3%
#8
Morehouse College
Atlanta, GA
Net Price
$38,655/yr
Median Earnings
$62,169
Grad Rate
58%
Education Share
1.9%
#9
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA
Net Price
$16,785/yr
Median Earnings
$59,167
Grad Rate
54%
Education Share
6.7%
#10
Shorter University
Rome, GA
Net Price
$18,008/yr
Median Earnings
$51,757
Grad Rate
41%
Education Share
20.5%
#11
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA
Net Price
$16,325/yr
Median Earnings
$62,766
Grad Rate
51%
Education Share
4.8%
#12
Georgia Southwestern State University
Americus, GA
Net Price
$10,170/yr
Median Earnings
$55,890
Grad Rate
37%
Education Share
20.4%
#13
Brenau University
Gainesville, GA
Net Price
$17,968/yr
Median Earnings
$54,638
Grad Rate
33%
Education Share
23.4%
#14
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA
Net Price
$10,804/yr
Median Earnings
$52,334
Grad Rate
43%
Education Share
12.2%
#15
Truett McConnell University
Cleveland, GA
Net Price
$23,013/yr
Median Earnings
$47,390
Grad Rate
46%
Education Share
13.9%
#16
LaGrange College
Lagrange, GA
Net Price
$17,700/yr
Median Earnings
$60,301
Grad Rate
41%
Education Share
6.8%
#17
Young Harris College
Young Harris, GA
Net Price
$12,549/yr
Median Earnings
$50,776
Grad Rate
40%
Education Share
12.2%
#18
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA
Net Price
$12,365/yr
Median Earnings
$51,903
Grad Rate
52%
Education Share
2.4%
#19
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA
Net Price
$11,787/yr
Median Earnings
$54,320
Grad Rate
44%
Education Share
6.8%
#20
Emmanuel University
Franklin Springs, GA
Net Price
$12,898/yr
Median Earnings
$48,171
Grad Rate
41%
Education Share
12.8%
#21
Augusta University
Augusta, GA
Net Price
$12,017/yr
Median Earnings
$52,071
Grad Rate
48%
Education Share
4.5%
#22
Reinhardt University
Waleska, GA
Net Price
$29,893/yr
Median Earnings
$53,450
Grad Rate
41%
Education Share
8.9%
#23
University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, GA
Net Price
$14,185/yr
Median Earnings
$55,822
Grad Rate
38%
Education Share
7.8%
#24
Thomas University
Thomasville, GA
Net Price
$16,111/yr
Median Earnings
$59,055
Grad Rate
28%
Education Share
12.1%
#25
Columbus State University
Columbus, GA
Net Price
$15,711/yr
Median Earnings
$49,706
Grad Rate
42%
Education Share
4.4%
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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