Best Online Finance Programs in Calhoun, GA (2026)

Calhoun, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering finance 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 finance-related role is Financial Manager at a median $166,790 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Finance Schools to Calhoun

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

#1

Dalton State College

Dalton, GA 19.8 miles from Calhoun BOC Score 40.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,251
Avg net price $5,012/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Berry College

Mount Berry, GA 19.9 miles from Calhoun BOC Score 63.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,800
Avg net price $22,320/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA 37.4 miles from Calhoun BOC Score 58.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,552
Avg net price $15,048/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, GA 54.4 miles from Calhoun BOC Score 48.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,135
Avg net price $9,823/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA 60.1 miles from Calhoun BOC Score 54.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 60

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of West Georgia

Carrollton, GA 64.1 miles from Calhoun BOC Score 51.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 52%
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,587
Avg net price $12,786/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,088
Out‑of‑state$17,800
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Brenau University

Gainesville, GA 65.0 miles from Calhoun BOC Score 40.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 37%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,003
Avg net price $18,924/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Young Harris College

Young Harris, GA 69.2 miles from Calhoun BOC Score 35.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 63%
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,195
Avg net price $22,034/yr
Tuition
In‑state$32,305
Out‑of‑state$32,305
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Finance Wages Near Calhoun

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Georgia, statewide)
Personal Financial Advisor$101,450
Financial and Investment Analyst$99,420
Loan Officer$68,490
Financial Manager$166,790

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

MetricValueSource
Population17,611Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$51,439Census 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 finance schools are near Calhoun, GA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering finance programs near Calhoun. The closest is Dalton State College in Dalton, GA (19.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga (43.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying finance roles in Georgia?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying finance-related roles in Georgia are: Financial Manager ($166,790), Personal Financial Advisor ($101,450), Financial and Investment Analyst ($99,420). 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 finance 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 finance?

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: 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.