Best Early Childhood Education Schools Near LaGrange, GA

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

LaGrange, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering early childhood education programs, with tuition ranging from $12,890 to $34,922 per year for indexed programs. LaGrange has a population of about 33,564. 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 LaGrange

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer early childhood education programs near LaGrange, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from LaGrange 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 LaGrange. 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

Columbus State University

Columbus, GA 36.8 miles from LaGrange
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.5 BOC Score
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: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA 74.6 miles from LaGrange
  • 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

#3

Mercer University

Macon, GA 81.7 miles from LaGrange
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.8 BOC Score
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: 114

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Berry College

Mount Berry, GA 87.7 miles from LaGrange
  • 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

#5

Georgia College & State University

Milledgeville, GA 104.7 miles from LaGrange
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,140
Avg net price $20,686/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 64

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Georgia Military College

Milledgeville, GA 105.1 miles from LaGrange
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
34.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,257
Avg net price $16,923/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 41%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of Georgia

Athens, GA 115.4 miles from LaGrange
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
88.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 88%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,726
Avg net price $13,936/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 241

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, GA 120.2 miles from LaGrange
  • 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

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

Early Childhood Education Wages Near LaGrange

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 LaGrange, GA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering early childhood education programs near LaGrange. The closest is Columbus Technical College in Columbus, GA (36.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is West Georgia Technical College (46.7 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 LaGrange workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

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

La Grange, GA is 0.0 miles from LaGrange 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 LaGrange

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

Data verified: August 31, 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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