Best Online Education Programs in Smyrna, GA (2026)

Smyrna, Georgia has 3 accredited schools offering education programs. Smyrna has a population of about 56,285. Median household income is $96,780 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 59.0% 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 Smyrna

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

#1

Pontifex University

Atlanta, GA 6.1 miles from Smyrna
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 1

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Clark Atlanta University

Atlanta, GA 9.9 miles from Smyrna BOC Score 26.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,712
Avg net price $37,702/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Spelman College

Atlanta, GA 10.3 miles from Smyrna BOC Score 67.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,993
Avg net price $38,967/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

American InterContinental University-Atlanta

Atlanta, GA 10.5 miles from Smyrna BOC Score 26.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 21%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,144
Avg net price $16,482/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 30%
  • Programs offered: 11

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA 10.7 miles from Smyrna BOC Score 54.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,384
Avg net price $15,931/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA 12.6 miles from Smyrna 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

#7

Strayer University-Georgia

Chamblee, GA 12.7 miles from Smyrna BOC Score 26.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 16%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,092
Avg net price $18,318/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 44%
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Clayton State University

Morrow, GA 21.6 miles from Smyrna BOC Score 50.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,179
Avg net price $8,365/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Education Wages Near Smyrna

Smyrna 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.


Smyrna at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population56,285Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$96,780Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+59.0%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 Smyrna, GA?

Accredited schools offering education programs near Smyrna 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 near Smyrna?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Smyrna 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 Marietta instead of Smyrna?

Marietta, GA is 6.3 miles from Smyrna 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 Smyrna an affordable place to study education?

Smyrna’s median household income of $96,780 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Smyrna 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 Smyrna

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

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.