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Best Online Biology Programs in Cartersville, GA (2026)
Cartersville, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs. Cartersville has a population of about 23,617. Median household income is $78,640 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area, the top-earning biology-related role is Medical Scientist at a median $87,490 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Biology Schools to Cartersville
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer biology programs near Cartersville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Cartersville 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 biology page.
Biology Wages Near Cartersville
Cartersville 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientist | $87,490 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $87,403 |
| Biological Technician | $53,370 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $53,317 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $66,770 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $66,703 |
| Soil and Plant Scientist | $61,610 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $61,548 |
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.
Cartersville at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,617 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $78,640 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 28.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 100.1 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Cartersville-Area Cities With Biology Programs
- Acworth, GA – 10.5 mi away (22,418 pop)
- Kennesaw, GA – 14.1 mi away (33,627 pop)
- Woodstock, GA – 17.2 mi away (30,929 pop)
- Canton, GA – 18.7 mi away (26,340 pop)
- Marietta, GA – 20.7 mi away (60,941 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited biology schools are near Cartersville, GA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs near Cartersville. The closest is Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, GA (15.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Berry College (24.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying biology roles near Cartersville?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying biology-related roles near Cartersville are: Medical Scientist ($87,490), Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist ($66,770), Soil and Plant Scientist ($61,610). 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 Acworth instead of Cartersville?
Acworth, GA is 10.5 miles from Cartersville and has its own set of local biology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Cartersville an affordable place to study biology?
Cartersville’s median household income of $78,640 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Cartersville 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 10, 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.