Albany, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering finance programs, with tuition ranging from $6,124 to $20,801 per year for indexed programs. Albany has a population of about 67,939. Median household income is $45,201 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Albany, GA metro area, the top-earning finance-related role is Financial Manager at a median $126,720 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Finance Schools to Albany
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer finance programs near Albany, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Albany 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Albany.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
72%
Graduation rate
42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,361
Avg net price
$10,945/yr
TuitionIn‑state$6,124
Out‑of‑state$17,836
Key stats- Retention rate: 70%
- Programs offered: 35
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$44,544
Avg net price
$13,115/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 71%
- Programs offered: 40
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$58,354
Avg net price
$23,847/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 82%
- Programs offered: 56
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$38,740
Avg net price
$25,335/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 73%
- Programs offered: 27
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$58,140
Avg net price
$20,686/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 83%
- Programs offered: 33
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
52%
Graduation rate
43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,587
Avg net price
$12,786/yr
TuitionIn‑state$6,088
Out‑of‑state$17,800
Key stats- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 27
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$47,384
Avg net price
$15,931/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 79%
- Programs offered: 60
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$53,236
Avg net price
$15,267/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 78%
- Programs offered: 61
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia finance page.
Finance Wages Near Albany
Albany is part of the Albany, GA metro area (BLS area code 10500). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Georgia statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Personal Financial Advisor | $86,940 | Albany, GA | $99,133 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $99,420 | GA statewide | $113,364 |
| Loan Officer | $55,550 | Albany, GA | $63,341 |
| Financial Manager | $126,720 | Albany, GA | $144,493 |
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.
Albany at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 67,939 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $45,201 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 21.5% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 87.7 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Albany-Area Cities With Finance Programs
- Tifton, GA – 39.4 mi away (24,463 pop)
- Thomasville, GA – 52.3 mi away (24,678 pop)
- Valdosta, GA – 73.1 mi away (79,844 pop)
- Columbus, GA – 76.4 mi away (263,737 pop)
- Warner Robins, GA – 76.9 mi away (148,686 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited finance schools are near Albany, GA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering finance programs near Albany. The closest is Valdosta State University in Valdosta, GA (72.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Mercer University (91.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying finance roles near Albany?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying finance-related roles near Albany are: Financial Manager ($126,720), Financial and Investment Analyst ($99,420), Personal Financial Advisor ($86,940). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Georgia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Tifton instead of Albany?
Tifton, GA is 39.4 miles from Albany and has its own set of local finance programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Albany an affordable place to study finance?
Albany’s median household income of $45,201 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Albany 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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Data verified: July 30, 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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