Best Online Education Programs in Kennesaw, GA (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Kennesaw, Georgia has 3 accredited schools offering education programs. Kennesaw has a population of about 33,627. Median household income is $79,759 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 47.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, Postsecondary at a median $128,620 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Education Schools to Kennesaw

The 3 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 3 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Kennesaw. Distances are calculated from Kennesaw 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 Kennesaw. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA 23.1 miles from Kennesaw BOC Score54.3
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#2

Lee University

Cleveland, TN 80.1 miles from Kennesaw BOC Score48.7
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#3

Emmanuel University

Franklin Springs, GA 85.9 miles from Kennesaw BOC Score29.9
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia education page.

Education Wages Near Kennesaw

Kennesaw is part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area (BLS area code 12060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Georgia statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Secondary School Teacher$77,210Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$77,133
Elementary School Teacher$76,570Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$76,494
Middle School Teacher$75,490Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$75,415
Education Teacher, Postsecondary$65,880Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$65,814
Education Administrator, K-12$105,270Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$105,165
Education Administrator, Postsecondary$128,620Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$128,492
Tutor$48,180Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$48,132
Educational and Career Counselor$67,730Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$67,662

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.

Kennesaw at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population33,627Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$79,759Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+47.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)100.1 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Education-related employment in Cobb County5,168 workers, 433 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited education schools are near Kennesaw, GA?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering education programs near Kennesaw. The closest is Georgia State University in Atlanta, GA (23.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Emmanuel University (85.9 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying education roles near Kennesaw?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Kennesaw are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($128,620), Education Administrator, K-12 ($105,270), Secondary School Teacher ($77,210). 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 Acworth instead of Kennesaw?

Acworth, GA is 3.6 miles from Kennesaw 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 Kennesaw an affordable place to study education?

Kennesaw’s median household income of $79,759 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kennesaw 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 Kennesaw

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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.

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