Best Online Early Childhood Education Programs in La Grange, GA (2026)

La Grange, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering early childhood education programs, with tuition ranging from $6,088 to $34,922 per year for indexed programs. La Grange has a population of about 36,270. In Georgia, the top-earning early childhood education-related role is Kindergarten Teacher at a median $65,680 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Early Childhood Education Schools to La Grange

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

#1

Columbus State University

Columbus, GA 36.8 miles from La Grange BOC Score 45.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,544
Avg net price $13,115/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of West Georgia

Carrollton, GA 38.0 miles from La Grange BOC Score 51.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 52%
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,587
Avg net price $12,786/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,088
Out‑of‑state$17,800
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA 74.6 miles from La Grange BOC Score 58.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 61

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Fort Valley State University

Fort Valley, GA 74.7 miles from La Grange BOC Score 45.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,666
Avg net price $10,338/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Mercer University

Macon, GA 81.4 miles from La Grange BOC Score 63.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,354
Avg net price $23,847/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Berry College

Mount Berry, GA 87.9 miles from La Grange BOC Score 63.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Georgia College & State University

Milledgeville, GA 104.5 miles from La Grange BOC Score 63.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,140
Avg net price $20,686/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Georgia Military College

Milledgeville, GA 105.0 miles from La Grange BOC Score 34.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,257
Avg net price $16,923/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 41%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia early childhood education page.


Early Childhood Education Wages Near La Grange

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Georgia, statewide)
Preschool Teacher$43,920
Kindergarten Teacher$65,680
Preschool and Childcare Center Director$60,300
Teaching Assistant$28,770

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.



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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited early childhood education schools are near La Grange, GA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering early childhood education programs near La Grange. The closest is Columbus Technical College in Columbus, GA (36.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southern Crescent Technical College (46.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying early childhood education roles in Georgia?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying early childhood education-related roles in Georgia are: Kindergarten Teacher ($65,680), Preschool and Childcare Center Director ($60,300), Preschool Teacher ($43,920). Wages for La Grange workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Valley instead of La Grange?

Valley, AL is 17.1 miles from La Grange and has its own set of local early childhood education programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

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 La Grange

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

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 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.