Tifton, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering early childhood education programs, with tuition ranging from $3,480 to $20,801 per year for indexed programs. Tifton has a population of about 17,140. Median household income is $44,324 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. 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 Tifton
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer early childhood education programs near Tifton, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Tifton 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Tifton.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
72%
Graduation rate
42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,361
Avg net price
$10,945/yr
TuitionIn‑state$6,124
Out‑of‑state$17,836
Key stats- Retention rate: 70%
- Programs offered: 35
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$36,666
Avg net price
$10,338/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 76%
- Programs offered: 16
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$58,354
Avg net price
$23,847/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 82%
- Programs offered: 56
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$44,544
Avg net price
$13,115/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 71%
- Programs offered: 40
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$58,140
Avg net price
$20,686/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 83%
- Programs offered: 33
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$39,257
Avg net price
$16,923/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 41%
- Programs offered: 24
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$39,318
Avg net price
$15,261/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 56%
- Programs offered: 14
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$48,472
Avg net price
$13,787/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 75%
- Programs offered: 46
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia early childhood education page.
Early Childhood Education Wages Near Tifton
| Occupation | Median 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.
Tifton at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 17,140 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $44,324 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 21.5% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Tifton-Area Cities With Early Childhood Education Programs
- Albany, GA – 39.4 mi away (91,284 pop)
- Valdosta, GA – 44.6 mi away (79,844 pop)
- Thomasville, GA – 50.8 mi away (24,678 pop)
- Waycross, GA – 70.8 mi away (24,741 pop)
- Warner Robins, GA – 78.9 mi away (148,686 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited early childhood education schools are near Tifton, GA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering early childhood education programs near Tifton. The closest is Albany Technical College in Albany, GA (39.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is South Georgia Technical College (59.4 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 Tifton workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Albany instead of Tifton?
Albany, GA is 39.4 miles from Tifton 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.
Is Tifton an affordable place to study early childhood education?
Tifton’s median household income of $44,324 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Tifton 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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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.
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