Best Engineering Schools Near LaGrange, GA (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

LaGrange, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $5,100 to $34,922 per year for indexed programs. LaGrange has a population of about 33,564. In Georgia, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $161,470 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Engineering Schools to LaGrange

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer engineering 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.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Columbus State University

Columbus, GA 36.8 miles from LaGrange
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,544
Avg net price $13,115/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Gordon State College

Barnesville, GA 51.2 miles from LaGrange
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
34.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,871
Avg net price $8,105/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 50%
  • Programs offered: 21

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Morehouse College

Atlanta, GA 61.3 miles from LaGrange
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
46.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,889
Avg net price $39,013/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA 62.6 miles from LaGrange
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.3 BOC Score
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: 133

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus

Atlanta, GA 63.5 miles from LaGrange
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
95.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $102,772
Avg net price $12,116/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 64

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Agnes Scott College

Decatur, GA 66.8 miles from LaGrange
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,274
Avg net price $24,754/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Emory University

Atlanta, GA 66.8 miles from LaGrange
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
83.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 92%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $80,137
Avg net price $22,585/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 112

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

DeVry University-Georgia

Decatur, GA 67.1 miles from LaGrange
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
22.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,987
Avg net price $28,229/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 55%
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Engineering Wages Near LaGrange

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Georgia, statewide)
Civil Engineer$84,240
Electrical EngineerN/A
Mechanical Engineer$100,620
Chemical Engineer$103,880
Aerospace Engineer$140,460
Biomedical Engineer$96,920
Environmental Engineer$96,530
Architectural and Engineering Manager$161,470

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.

LaGrange at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Engineering-related employment in Troup County155 workers, 28 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near LaGrange, GA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs near LaGrange. The closest is Southern Union State Community College in Wadley, AL (31.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Chattahoochee Valley Community College (41.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles in Georgia?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles in Georgia are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($161,470), Aerospace Engineer ($140,460), Chemical Engineer ($103,880). 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 engineering 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 31, 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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