Best Online Education Programs in Calhoun, GA (2026)

Calhoun, Georgia has 2 accredited schools offering education programs. Calhoun has a population of about 17,611. Median household income is $51,439 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Georgia, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, Postsecondary at a median $110,200 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Education Schools to Calhoun

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

#1

Dalton State College

Dalton, GA 19.8 miles from Calhoun BOC Score 40.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,251
Avg net price $5,012/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Berry College

Mount Berry, GA 19.9 miles from Calhoun 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

#3

Shorter University

Rome, GA 21.7 miles from Calhoun BOC Score 37.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,604
Avg net price $16,646/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Reinhardt University

Waleska, GA 25.0 miles from Calhoun BOC Score 30.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,541
Avg net price $24,425/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 60%
  • Programs offered: 20

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA 37.4 miles from Calhoun 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

#6

Covenant College

Lookout Mountain, GA 41.5 miles from Calhoun BOC Score 51.3
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,412
Avg net price $26,265/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 9

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Pontifex University

Atlanta, GA 52.1 miles from Calhoun
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 1

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, GA 54.4 miles from Calhoun BOC Score 48.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Education Wages Near Calhoun

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Georgia, statewide)
Secondary School Teacher$75,480
Elementary School Teacher$72,290
Middle School Teacher$64,780
Education Teacher, Postsecondary$62,510
Education Administrator, K-12$103,360
Education Administrator, Postsecondary$110,200
Tutor$47,380
Educational and Career Counselor$63,720

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.


Calhoun at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population17,611Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$51,439Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+18.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited education schools are near Calhoun, GA?

Accredited schools offering education programs near Calhoun are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying education roles in Georgia?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying education-related roles in Georgia are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($110,200), Education Administrator, K-12 ($103,360), Secondary School Teacher ($75,480). Wages for Calhoun workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Dalton instead of Calhoun?

Dalton, GA is 19.2 miles from Calhoun 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.

Is Calhoun an affordable place to study education?

Calhoun’s median household income of $51,439 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Calhoun 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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Other Programs Available in Calhoun

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

Data verified: July 23, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.