Best Online Business Administration Programs in McDonough, GA (2026)

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.

#1

Clayton State University

Morrow, GA 14.7 miles from McDonough BOC Score 50.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Atlanta Metropolitan State College

Atlanta, GA 23.7 miles from McDonough BOC Score 32.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 14

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Beulah Heights University

Atlanta, GA 23.7 miles from McDonough BOC Score 18.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 12%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,236
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 2

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Agnes Scott College

Decatur, GA 24.3 miles from McDonough BOC Score 65.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 7

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

DeVry University-Georgia

Decatur, GA 24.6 miles from McDonough BOC Score 22.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA 25.5 miles from McDonough BOC Score 54.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 60

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Herzing University-Atlanta

Atlanta, GA 25.6 miles from McDonough BOC Score 23.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Oglethorpe University

Atlanta, GA 25.7 miles from McDonough BOC Score 42.8
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,232
Avg net price $19,509/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 8

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
General and Operations Manager$111,410Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$111,299
Administrative Services Manager$113,230Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$113,117
Financial Manager$171,240Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$171,069
Human Resources Manager$161,250Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$161,089
Management Analyst$101,220Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$101,119
Project Management Specialist$103,400Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$103,297
Accountant or Auditor$85,820Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$85,734
Training and Development Specialist$71,330Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$71,259
Office and Administrative Support Supervisor$69,990Atlanta-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

MetricValueSource
Population30,056Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$77,734Census 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 County1,227 workers, 241 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Accredited schools offering business administration programs near McDonough are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

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: July 23, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.