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

Saint Marys, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering engineering 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 engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $161,470 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Engineering Schools to Saint Marys

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

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

#2

Savannah College of Art and Design

Savannah, GA 95.2 miles from Saint Marys BOC Score 51.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,954
Avg net price $49,430/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

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

#4

Fort Valley State University

Fort Valley, GA 183.7 miles from Saint Marys BOC Score 45.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Georgia Military College

Milledgeville, GA 187.5 miles from Saint Marys 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

#6

Mercer University

Macon, GA 188.1 miles from Saint Marys 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

#7

Middle Georgia State University

Macon, GA 190.4 miles from Saint Marys BOC Score 35.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Columbus State University

Columbus, GA 232.0 miles from Saint Marys BOC Score 45.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Engineering Wages Near Saint Marys

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.


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)
Engineering-related employment in Camden County483 workers, 28 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Accredited schools offering engineering 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 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 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 engineering 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 engineering?

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 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.