Saint Marys, Georgia is home to about 18,805 residents. Median household income is $67,271 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Georgia, the top-earning behavioral health science-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $73,290 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Behavioral Health Science Schools to Saint Marys
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer behavioral health science programs near Saint Marys, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Saint Marys 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Saint Marys.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,716
Avg net price
$18,499/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 55%
- Programs offered: 33
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
92%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$80,137
Avg net price
$22,585/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 96%
- Programs offered: 112
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$42,712
Avg net price
$37,702/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 70%
- Programs offered: 34
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
52%
Graduation rate
43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,587
Avg net price
$12,786/yr
TuitionIn‑state$6,088
Out‑of‑state$17,800
Key stats- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 64
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$43,184
Avg net price
$6,928/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 62%
- Programs offered: 11
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia behavioral health science page.
Behavioral Health Science Wages Near Saint Marys
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Georgia, statewide) |
|---|
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor | $58,960 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $52,030 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $73,290 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $39,480 |
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.
Saint Marys at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 18,805 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $67,271 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 27.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Saint Marys-Area Cities With Behavioral Health Science Programs
- Fernandina Beach, FL – 9.9 mi away (27,371 pop)
- Brunswick, GA – 27.5 mi away (54,213 pop)
- Jacksonville, FL – 30.0 mi away (1,141,459 pop)
- Jacksonville Beach, FL – 34.5 mi away (23,387 pop)
- Waycross, GA – 56.1 mi away (24,741 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying behavioral health science roles in Georgia?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying behavioral health science-related roles in Georgia are: Social and Community Service Manager ($73,290), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($58,960), Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker ($52,030). Wages for Saint Marys workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Fernandina Beach instead of Saint Marys?
Fernandina Beach, FL is 9.9 miles from Saint Marys 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 Saint Marys an affordable place to study behavioral health science?
Saint Marys’s median household income of $67,271 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Saint Marys 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.
Learn More About Behavioral Health Science Programs
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Data verified: August 31, 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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