South Carolina State University
Published tuition$11,060 - $29,957
Online programsYes
Best Online Education Programs in Augusta, GA (2026)
Augusta, Georgia has 3 accredited schools offering education programs, with tuition ranging from $11,060 to $29,957 per year for indexed programs. Augusta has a population of about 389,215. In the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, Postsecondary at a median $177,150 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Education Schools to Augusta
The 3 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 3 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Augusta. Distances are calculated from Augusta 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 Augusta. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Emmanuel University
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Online programsYes
Clemson 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 Augusta
Augusta is part of the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area (BLS area code 12260). 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 | $63,420 | Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $69,010 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,000 | Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $68,553 |
| Middle School Teacher | $60,060 | Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $65,354 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $60,620 | Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $65,963 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $99,360 | Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $108,118 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $177,150 | Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $192,764 |
| Tutor | $44,870 | Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $48,825 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $62,600 | Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $68,118 |
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.
Augusta at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 91.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Education-related employment in Richmond County | 742 workers, 57 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Augusta-Area Cities With Education Programs
- North Augusta, SC – 12.7 mi away (22,932 pop)
- Aiken, SC – 22.9 mi away (30,937 pop)
- Greenwood, SC – 57.5 mi away (42,279 pop)
- Lexington, SC – 65.2 mi away (20,988 pop)
- Statesboro, GA – 66.3 mi away (40,141 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited education schools are near Augusta, GA?
Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering education programs near Augusta. The closest is South Carolina State University in Orangeburg, SC (71.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Clemson University (94.4 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying education roles near Augusta?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Augusta are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($177,150), Education Administrator, K-12 ($99,360), Secondary School Teacher ($63,420). 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 North Augusta instead of Augusta?
North Augusta, SC is 12.7 miles from Augusta 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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- 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.