La Grange, Georgia has a population of about 36,270. There is 1 accredited education program within 100 miles of La Grange. In Georgia, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, Postsecondary at a median $105,950 annually (BLS, May 2024).
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer education programs. Distances are calculated from La Grange city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia State University | Atlanta, GA | 62.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia education page.
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Georgia, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Secondary School Teacher | $73,340 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,490 |
| Middle School Teacher | $63,880 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $63,940 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $101,890 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $105,950 |
| Tutor | $41,540 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $63,990 |
Source: BLS, May 2024 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.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Education-related employment in Troup County | 717 workers, 12 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 1 education programs within 100 miles of La Grange. The closest is Georgia State University in Atlanta, GA (62.7 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Georgia State University (62.7 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying education-related roles in Georgia are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($105,950), Education Administrator, K-12 ($101,890), Secondary School Teacher ($73,340). Wages for La Grange workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Valley, AL is 17.1 miles from La Grange 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.
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.