Best Engineering Schools Near Milledgeville, GA (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Milledgeville, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs. Milledgeville has a population of about 16,873. Median household income is $39,669 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. 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 Milledgeville

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer engineering programs near Milledgeville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Milledgeville 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 Milledgeville. 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

Mercer University

Macon, GA 29.6 miles from Milledgeville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.8 BOC Score
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: 114

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Middle Georgia State University

Macon, GA 34.4 miles from Milledgeville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
35.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,863
Avg net price $12,361/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Gordon State College

Barnesville, GA 53.0 miles from Milledgeville
  • 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

#4

Fort Valley State University

Fort Valley, GA 53.7 miles from Milledgeville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,666
Avg net price $10,338/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of Georgia

Athens, GA 60.5 miles from Milledgeville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
88.3 BOC Score
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: 241

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Agnes Scott College

Decatur, GA 76.9 miles from Milledgeville
  • 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

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#7

Augusta University

Augusta, GA 77.0 miles from Milledgeville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,472
Avg net price $13,787/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 94

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

DeVry University-Georgia

Decatur, GA 77.2 miles from Milledgeville
  • 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

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

Engineering Wages Near Milledgeville

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Georgia, statewide)
Civil Engineer $84,240
Electrical Engineer N/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.

Milledgeville at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 16,873 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $39,669 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 23.8% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Engineering-related employment in Baldwin County 16 workers, 11 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Milledgeville, GA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Milledgeville. The closest is Mercer University in Macon, GA (29.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Fort Valley State University (53.7 miles). 5 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 Milledgeville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Warner Robins instead of Milledgeville?

Warner Robins, GA is 41.4 miles from Milledgeville 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.

Is Milledgeville an affordable place to study engineering?

Milledgeville’s median household income of $39,669 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Milledgeville 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 Milledgeville

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

Data verified: September 6, 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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