Best Online Education Programs in Saint Marys, GA (2026)

Saint Marys, Georgia has 1 accredited school offering education programs, with tuition ranging from $5,498 to $17,185 per year for indexed programs. Saint Marys has a population of about 18,805. Median household income is $67,271 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.2% 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 Saint Marys

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

#1

College of Coastal Georgia

Brunswick, GA 30.0 miles from Saint Marys BOC Score 39.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,318
Avg net price $15,261/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

South Georgia State College

Douglas, GA 91.4 miles from Saint Marys BOC Score 21.0
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 18%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,697
Avg net price $8,767/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 52%
  • Programs offered: 4

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Savannah State University

Savannah, GA 92.6 miles from Saint Marys BOC Score 29.9
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,981
Avg net price $8,172/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, GA 102.1 miles from Saint Marys BOC Score 49.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 72%
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,361
Avg net price $10,945/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,124
Out‑of‑state$17,836
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Brewton-Parker College

Mount Vernon, GA 115.3 miles from Saint Marys BOC Score 34.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,009
Avg net price $26,054/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 42%
  • Programs offered: 11

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, GA 116.0 miles from Saint Marys BOC Score 56.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,236
Avg net price $15,267/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Tifton, GA 126.4 miles from Saint Marys BOC Score 38.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,996
Avg net price $6,842/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 4

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

East Georgia State College

Swainsboro, GA 134.0 miles from Saint Marys BOC Score 34.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 14%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,174
Avg net price $9,626/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 8

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Education Wages Near Saint Marys

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.


Saint Marys at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population18,805Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$67,271Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+27.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Education-related employment in Camden County53 workers, 15 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited education schools are near Saint Marys, GA?

Accredited schools offering education programs near Saint Marys 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 Saint Marys workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Fernandina Beach instead of Saint Marys?

Fernandina Beach, FL is 9.9 miles from Saint Marys 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 Saint Marys an affordable place to study education?

Saint Marys’s median household income of $67,271 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Saint Marys 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 Saint Marys

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

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 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.