Best Online Data Analytics Programs in Dalton, GA (2026)

Dalton, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering data analytics programs. Dalton has a population of about 34,402. Median household income is $61,236 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Georgia, the top-earning data analytics-related role is Statistician at a median $115,150 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Data Analytics Schools to Dalton

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer data analytics programs near Dalton, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Dalton 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 Dalton. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology

Dalton, GA 0.5 miles from Dalton BOC Score 33.2
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 28%
Avg net price $11,944/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 6

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Dalton State College

Dalton, GA 1.8 miles from Dalton BOC Score 40.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Data Analytics Wages Near Dalton

Dalton is part of the Dalton, GA metro area (BLS area code 19140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Georgia statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Data Scientist$101,020Dalton, GA$112,494
Statistician$115,150GA statewide$128,229
Operations Research Analyst$76,220GA statewide$84,878
Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$79,040Dalton, GA$88,018

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.


Dalton at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population34,402Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$61,236Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+23.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)89.8 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited data analytics schools are near Dalton, GA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering data analytics programs near Dalton. The closest is Southern Adventist University in Collegedale, TN (19.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Berry College (35.2 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying data analytics roles near Dalton?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying data analytics-related roles near Dalton are: Statistician ($115,150), Data Scientist ($101,020), Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist ($79,040). 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 Calhoun instead of Dalton?

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

Is Dalton an affordable place to study data analytics?

Dalton’s median household income of $61,236 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Dalton 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 Dalton

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Data verified: July 30, 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.