Best Emergency Management Schools Near LaGrange, GA (2026)

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

LaGrange, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering emergency management programs, with tuition ranging from $5,808 to $42,312 per year for indexed programs. LaGrange has a population of about 33,564. In Georgia, the top-earning emergency management-related role is Emergency Management Director at a median $83,200 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Emergency Management Schools to LaGrange

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

#1

Herzing University-Atlanta

Atlanta, GA 62.7 miles from LaGrange BOC Score 23.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,909
Avg net price $21,679/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 36%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA 74.6 miles from LaGrange 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

#3

Mercer University

Macon, GA 81.4 miles from LaGrange BOC Score 63.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,354
Avg net price $23,847/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Georgia Military College

Milledgeville, GA 105.0 miles from LaGrange BOC Score 34.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,257
Avg net price $16,923/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 41%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

University of Georgia

Athens, GA 115.4 miles from LaGrange BOC Score 88.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 88%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,726
Avg net price $13,936/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 85

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Lanier Technical College

Gainesville, GA 115.6 miles from LaGrange BOC Score 51.3
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,623
Avg net price $7,799/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 108

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Thomas University

Thomasville, GA 165.3 miles from LaGrange BOC Score 39.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,716
Avg net price $18,499/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 55%
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Savannah State University

Savannah, GA 241.7 miles from LaGrange 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

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

Emergency Management Wages Near LaGrange

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Georgia, statewide)
Emergency Management Director$83,200
Firefighter$46,550
Emergency Medical Technician$45,550
First-Line Supervisor of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$67,200

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited emergency management schools are near LaGrange, GA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering emergency management programs near LaGrange. The closest is Herzing University-Atlanta in Atlanta, GA (62.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Mercer University (81.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying emergency management roles in Georgia?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying emergency management-related roles in Georgia are: Emergency Management Director ($83,200), First-Line Supervisor of Firefighting and Prevention Workers ($67,200), Firefighter ($46,550). Wages for LaGrange workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in La Grange instead of LaGrange?

La Grange, GA is 0.0 miles from LaGrange and has its own set of local emergency management programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

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 LaGrange

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

Data verified: August 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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