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Behavioral Health Science Schools Near Savannah, GA (2026)
Savannah, Georgia is home to about 147,546 residents. Median household income is $56,782 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Savannah, GA metro area, the top-earning behavioral health science-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $79,860 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Behavioral Health Science Schools to Savannah
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer behavioral health science programs near Savannah, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Savannah city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia behavioral health science page.
Behavioral Health Science Wages Near Savannah
Savannah is part of the Savannah, GA metro area (BLS area code 42340). 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor | $51,620 | Savannah, GA | $54,223 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $52,030 | GA statewide | $54,653 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $79,860 | Savannah, GA | $83,887 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $39,320 | Savannah, GA | $41,303 |
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.
Savannah at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 147,546 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $56,782 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 32.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 95.2 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Savannah-Area Cities With Behavioral Health Science Programs
- Pooler, GA – 6.8 mi away (23,744 pop)
- Hilton Head Island, SC – 27.4 mi away (75,328 pop)
- Hinesville, GA – 29.5 mi away (51,673 pop)
- Beaufort, SC – 39.9 mi away (53,086 pop)
- Statesboro, GA – 44.9 mi away (40,141 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying behavioral health science roles near Savannah?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying behavioral health science-related roles near Savannah are: Social and Community Service Manager ($79,860), Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker ($52,030), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($51,620). 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 Pooler instead of Savannah?
Pooler, GA is 6.8 miles from Savannah and has its own set of local behavioral health science programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Savannah an affordable place to study behavioral health science?
Savannah’s median household income of $56,782 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Savannah 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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Data verified: August 11, 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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