Best Art History Schools Near Alpharetta, GA (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Alpharetta, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering art history programs. Alpharetta has a population of about 66,355. Median household income is $146,581 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 71.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area, the top-earning art history-related role is Writers and Authors at a median $81,990 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Art History Schools to Alpharetta

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer art history programs near Alpharetta, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Alpharetta city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Alpharetta. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Oglethorpe University

Atlanta, GA 13.9 miles from Alpharetta
  • 4 year
42.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,232
Avg net price $19,509/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA 17.8 miles from Alpharetta
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,552
Avg net price $15,048/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 116

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Emory University

Atlanta, GA 19.6 miles from Alpharetta
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
83.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 92%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $80,137
Avg net price $22,585/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 112

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Agnes Scott College

Decatur, GA 20.8 miles from Alpharetta
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,274
Avg net price $24,754/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Spelman College

Atlanta, GA 23.8 miles from Alpharetta
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
67.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,993
Avg net price $38,967/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Morehouse College

Atlanta, GA 23.8 miles from Alpharetta
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
46.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,889
Avg net price $39,013/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

University of Georgia

Athens, GA 52.1 miles from Alpharetta
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
88.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 88%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,726
Avg net price $13,936/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 241

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Columbus State University

Columbus, GA 115.1 miles from Alpharetta
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,544
Avg net price $13,115/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia art history page.

Art History Wages Near Alpharetta

Alpharetta is part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area (BLS area code 12060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Georgia statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Curators $61,060 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $60,999
Archivists $63,110 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $63,047
Museum Technicians and Conservators $51,590 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $51,538
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators $65,010 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $64,945
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $79,010 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $78,931
Writers and Authors $81,990 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $81,908
Graphic Designers $62,680 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $62,617
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $79,030 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $78,951

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Alpharetta at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 66,355 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $146,581 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 71.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 100.1 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited art history schools are near Alpharetta, GA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering art history programs near Alpharetta. The closest is Oglethorpe University in Atlanta, GA (13.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Spelman College (23.8 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying art history roles near Alpharetta?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying art history-related roles near Alpharetta are: Writers and Authors ($81,990), Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists ($79,030), Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary ($79,010). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Georgia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Johns Creek instead of Alpharetta?

Johns Creek, GA is 4.8 miles from Alpharetta and has its own set of local art history programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Alpharetta an affordable place to study art history?

Alpharetta’s median household income of $146,581 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Alpharetta while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Georgia public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Alpharetta

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Alpharetta:

Data verified: September 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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