Emmanuel University
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Online programsYes
Best Online Education Programs in Athens, GA (2026)
Athens, Georgia has 3 accredited schools offering education programs. Athens has a population of about 137,582. In the Athens-Clarke County, GA metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, K-12 at a median $104,770 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Education Schools to Athens
The 3 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 3 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Athens. Distances are calculated from Athens city center.
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 Athens. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Clemson University
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Online programsYes
Georgia State University
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Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia education page.
Education Wages Near Athens
Athens is part of the Athens-Clarke County, GA metro area (BLS area code 12020). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Georgia statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary School Teacher | $75,350 | Athens-Clarke County, GA | $80,761 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,600 | Athens-Clarke County, GA | $82,101 |
| Middle School Teacher | $65,210 | Athens-Clarke County, GA | $69,893 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $62,510 | GA statewide | $66,999 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $104,770 | Athens-Clarke County, GA | $112,294 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $85,460 | Athens-Clarke County, GA | $91,597 |
| Tutor | $43,380 | Athens-Clarke County, GA | $46,495 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $57,870 | Athens-Clarke County, GA | $62,026 |
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.
Athens at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 93.3 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Education-related employment in Clarke County | 693 workers, 56 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Athens-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Winder, GA – 20.4 mi away (42,330 pop)
- Gainesville, GA – 35.3 mi away (154,859 pop)
- Lawrenceville, GA – 35.8 mi away (30,782 pop)
- Sugar Hill, GA – 40.8 mi away (22,197 pop)
- Duluth, GA – 44.9 mi away (29,331 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited education schools are near Athens, GA?
Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering education programs near Athens. The closest is Emmanuel University in Franklin Springs, GA (26.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Georgia State University (59.9 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying education roles near Athens?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Athens are: Education Administrator, K-12 ($104,770), Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($85,460), Elementary School Teacher ($76,600). 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 Winder instead of Athens?
Winder, GA is 20.4 miles from Athens and has its own set of local 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.
Learn More About Education Programs
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- Education concentrations and specializations
- Is a Education degree worth it?
- Main Education degree guide
- Online Education programs in Georgia
- Education programs by state
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Data verified: June 11, 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.