Best Fashion Schools Near Calhoun, GA (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Calhoun, Georgia has 4 accredited schools offering fashion programs. Calhoun has a population of about 17,611. Median household income is $51,439 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Georgia, the top-earning fashion-related role is Marketing Managers at a median $160,760 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Fashion Schools to Calhoun

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

American InterContinental University-Atlanta

Atlanta, GA 50.8 miles from Calhoun
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
26.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 21%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,144
Avg net price $16,482/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 30%
  • Programs offered: 10

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Clark Atlanta University

Atlanta, GA 59.6 miles from Calhoun
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
26.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,712
Avg net price $37,702/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Brenau University

Gainesville, GA 65.1 miles from Calhoun
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
40.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 37%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,003
Avg net price $18,924/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Georgia

Athens, GA 96.8 miles from Calhoun
  • 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

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#5

Savannah College of Art and Design

Savannah, GA 278.0 miles from Calhoun
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.1 BOC Score
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: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Fashion Wages Near Calhoun

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Georgia, statewide)
Fashion Designers $78,340
Marketing Managers $160,760
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $63,860
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,050
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $75,850
Graphic Designers $60,250
Commercial and Industrial Designers $91,360

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.

Calhoun at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 17,611 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $51,439 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 18.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited fashion schools are near Calhoun, GA?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering fashion programs near Calhoun. The closest is American InterContinental University-Atlanta in Atlanta, GA (50.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Georgia (96.8 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying fashion roles in Georgia?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying fashion-related roles in Georgia are: Marketing Managers ($160,760), Commercial and Industrial Designers ($91,360), Fashion Designers ($78,340). Wages for Calhoun workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Dalton instead of Calhoun?

Dalton, GA is 19.2 miles from Calhoun and has its own set of local fashion programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Calhoun an affordable place to study fashion?

Calhoun’s median household income of $51,439 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Calhoun 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 Calhoun

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

Data verified: September 5, 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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