Best Geography Schools Near La Grange, GA (2026)

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

La Grange, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering geography programs, with tuition ranging from $6,088 to $34,922 per year for indexed programs. La Grange has a population of about 36,270. In Georgia, the top-earning geography-related role is Computer Occupations, All Other at a median $104,610 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Geography Schools to La Grange

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

Columbus State University

Columbus, GA 36.8 miles from La Grange
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.5 BOC Score
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: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of West Georgia

Carrollton, GA 37.9 miles from La Grange
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
51.9 BOC Score
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: 64

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

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#3

Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA 62.6 miles from La Grange
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.3 BOC Score
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: 133

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus

Atlanta, GA 63.5 miles from La Grange
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
95.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $102,772
Avg net price $12,116/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 64

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA 74.6 miles from La Grange
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.5 BOC Score
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: 116

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Georgia College & State University

Milledgeville, GA 104.7 miles from La Grange
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,140
Avg net price $20,686/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 64

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

University of Georgia

Athens, GA 115.4 miles from La Grange
  • 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

#8

University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, GA 120.1 miles from La Grange
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.9 BOC Score
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: 61

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Geography Wages Near La Grange

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Georgia, statewide)
Geographers N/A
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists $62,630
Surveyors $58,100
Urban and Regional Planners $80,030
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $73,920
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary $85,420
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $85,710
Computer Occupations, All Other $104,610

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited geography schools are near La Grange, GA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering geography programs near La Grange. The closest is Columbus State University in Columbus, GA (36.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus (63.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying geography roles in Georgia?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying geography-related roles in Georgia are: Computer Occupations, All Other ($104,610), Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health ($85,710), Geography Teachers, Postsecondary ($85,420). Wages for La Grange workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in LaGrange instead of La Grange?

LaGrange, GA is 0.0 miles from La Grange and has its own set of local geography programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

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 La Grange

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

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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