Best Online Education Programs in Pooler, GA (2026)

Pooler, Georgia has 2 accredited schools offering education programs, with tuition ranging from $5,498 to $29,957 per year for indexed programs. Pooler has a population of about 27,235. Median household income is $91,497 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 40.2% 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 Pooler

The 2 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 2 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Pooler. Distances are calculated from Pooler 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 Pooler. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Savannah State University

Savannah, GA 12.4 miles from Pooler BOC Score29.9
Published tuition$5,498 - $17,185
Online programs--

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#2

South Carolina State University

Orangeburg, SC 99.3 miles from Pooler BOC Score29.9
Published tuition$11,060 - $29,957
Online programsYes

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


Education Wages Near Pooler

Pooler is part of the Savannah, GA metro area (BLS area code 42340). 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$63,960Savannah, GA$67,185
Elementary School Teacher$63,710Savannah, GA$66,922
Middle School Teacher$62,970Savannah, GA$66,145
Education Teacher, Postsecondary$62,510GA statewide$65,662
Education Administrator, K-12$103,650Savannah, GA$108,876
Education Administrator, Postsecondary$110,200GA statewide$115,756
Tutor$46,320Savannah, GA$48,655
Educational and Career Counselor$57,320Savannah, GA$60,210

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.


Pooler at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population27,235Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$91,497Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+40.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)95.2 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Education-related employment in Chatham County4,081 workers, 106 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited education schools are near Pooler, GA?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering education programs near Pooler. The closest is Savannah State University in Savannah, GA (12.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is South Carolina State University (99.3 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying education roles near Pooler?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Pooler are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($110,200), Education Administrator, K-12 ($103,650), Secondary School Teacher ($63,960). 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 Savannah instead of Pooler?

Savannah, GA is 6.8 miles from Pooler 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 Pooler an affordable place to study education?

Pooler’s median household income of $91,497 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pooler 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 Pooler

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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.