Best Computer Science Schools Near Calhoun, GA (2026)

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

Calhoun, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Calhoun has a population of about 17,611. Median household income is $51,439 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Georgia, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $173,940 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Calhoun

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

Dalton State College

Dalton, GA 19.8 miles from Calhoun
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
40.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,251
Avg net price $5,012/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Berry College

Mount Berry, GA 19.9 miles from Calhoun
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,800
Avg net price $22,320/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Shorter University

Rome, GA 21.9 miles from Calhoun
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
37.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,604
Avg net price $16,646/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA 37.4 miles from Calhoun
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,552
Avg net price $15,048/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 116

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Covenant College

Lookout Mountain, GA 41.0 miles from Calhoun
  • 4 year
51.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,412
Avg net price $26,265/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Life University

Marietta, GA 45.7 miles from Calhoun
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
31.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,397
Avg net price $29,791/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, GA 54.4 miles from Calhoun
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,135
Avg net price $9,823/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Strayer University-Georgia

Chamblee, GA 57.6 miles from Calhoun
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
26.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 16%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,092
Avg net price $18,318/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 44%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Computer Science Wages Near Calhoun

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Georgia, statewide)
Software Developer $131,010
Computer Systems Analyst $106,240
Computer Network Architect $133,890
Database Administrator $106,810
Database Architect $139,500
Information Security Analyst $128,970
Computer Network Support Specialist $79,180
Computer User Support Specialist $60,440
Web Developer $90,340
Web and Digital Interface Designer $103,810
Computer and Information Systems Manager $173,940

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.

Calhoun at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 17,611 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $51,439 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 18.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Computer Science-related employment in Gordon County 90 workers, 9 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Calhoun, GA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Calhoun. The closest is Dalton State College in Dalton, GA (19.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Kennesaw State University (37.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles in Georgia?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles in Georgia are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($173,940), Database Architect ($139,500), Computer Network Architect ($133,890). Wages for Calhoun workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Dalton instead of Calhoun?

Dalton, GA is 19.2 miles from Calhoun and has its own set of local computer science programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Calhoun an affordable place to study computer science?

Calhoun’s median household income of $51,439 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Calhoun 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 Calhoun

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

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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