Best Online Human Resources Programs in Rome, GA (2026)

Rome, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering human resources programs. Rome has a population of about 37,754. Median household income is $51,106 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Rome, GA metro area, the top-earning human resources-related role is Human Resources Manager at a median $116,910 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Human Resources Schools to Rome

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer human resources programs near Rome, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Rome 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 Rome. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Shorter University

Rome, GA 0.7 miles from Rome BOC Score 37.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,604
Avg net price $16,646/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Georgia Highlands College

Rome, GA 1.4 miles from Rome BOC Score 53.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,184
Avg net price $6,928/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 6

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Georgia Northwestern Technical College

Rome, GA 3.0 miles from Rome BOC Score 53.6
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,759
Avg net price $5,720/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 118

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Human Resources Wages Near Rome

Rome is part of the Rome, GA metro area (BLS area code 40660). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Georgia statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Human Resources Specialist$61,430Rome, GA$68,104
Human Resources Manager$116,910Rome, GA$129,612
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialist$58,340Rome, GA$64,678
Training and Development Specialist$63,060Rome, GA$69,911

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.


Rome at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population37,754Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$51,106Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+28.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)90.2 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited human resources schools are near Rome, GA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering human resources programs near Rome. The closest is Georgia Northwestern Technical College in Rome, GA (3.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga (54.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying human resources roles near Rome?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying human resources-related roles near Rome are: Human Resources Manager ($116,910), Training and Development Specialist ($63,060), Human Resources Specialist ($61,430). 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 Calhoun instead of Rome?

Calhoun, GA is 21.1 miles from Rome and has its own set of local human resources programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Rome an affordable place to study human resources?

Rome’s median household income of $51,106 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Rome 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 Rome

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

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 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.