Best Business Administration Schools Near McDonough, GA (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

McDonough, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs. McDonough has a population of about 30,056. Median household income is $77,734 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $171,240 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Business Administration Schools to McDonough

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer business administration programs near McDonough, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from McDonough 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 McDonough. 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

Clayton State University

Morrow, GA 14.8 miles from McDonough
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,179
Avg net price $8,365/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Luther Rice College & Seminary

Lithonia, GA 17.9 miles from McDonough
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
30.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,003
Avg net price $27,883/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 57%
  • Programs offered: 7

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Atlanta Metropolitan State College

Atlanta, GA 23.6 miles from McDonough
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
32.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 18%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,252
Avg net price $5,258/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 41%
  • Programs offered: 10

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Beulah Heights University

Atlanta, GA 23.7 miles from McDonough
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
18.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 12%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,236
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 4

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Agnes Scott College

Decatur, GA 24.2 miles from McDonough
  • 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

#6

DeVry University-Georgia

Decatur, GA 24.6 miles from McDonough
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
22.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,987
Avg net price $28,229/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 55%
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA 25.5 miles from McDonough
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,384
Avg net price $15,931/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 133

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Herzing University-Atlanta

Atlanta, GA 25.6 miles from McDonough
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
23.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,909
Avg net price $21,679/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 36%
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Business Administration Wages Near McDonough

McDonough 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)
General and Operations Manager $111,410 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $111,299
Administrative Services Manager $113,230 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $113,117
Financial Manager $171,240 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $171,069
Human Resources Manager $161,250 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $161,089
Management Analyst $101,220 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $101,119
Project Management Specialist $103,400 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $103,297
Accountant or Auditor $85,820 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $85,734
Training and Development Specialist $71,330 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $71,259
Office and Administrative Support Supervisor $69,990 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $69,920

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.

McDonough at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 30,056 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $77,734 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 27.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 100.1 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Business Administration-related employment in Henry County 1,227 workers, 241 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited business administration schools are near McDonough, GA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs near McDonough. The closest is Interactive College of Technology-Morrow in Morrow, GA (13.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Atlanta Metropolitan State College (23.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying business administration roles near McDonough?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near McDonough are: Financial Manager ($171,240), Human Resources Manager ($161,250), Administrative Services Manager ($113,230). 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 Stockbridge instead of McDonough?

Stockbridge, GA is 7.5 miles from McDonough and has its own set of local business administration programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is McDonough an affordable place to study business administration?

McDonough’s median household income of $77,734 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in McDonough 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 McDonough

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

Data verified: September 6, 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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